THE HOURS FLY BY WHERE TIME STOOD STILL....Golf, Tennis,Cycling.Autumn breaks, New Years Eve House Party. A genuine seaside 'hidden gem' on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.Ideal for Couples, Golfers, Corporate events.
Located adjacent to the Meare,golf course and gardens, and only a short walk from the beach, this hotel offers 30 large, well-decorated en-suite bedrooms. The village was originally built on the early 1900's as a holiday destination for coloniels and their families home on leave from the colonies. The hotel and village offers a traditioanl quirkiness which in recent years has been renovated and upgraded. The hotel bar has comfortable Lloyd Loom furniture and an open log fire. The Patio Bar has been upgraded and serves a selection of hot and cold dishes and beverages throughout the day.This is popular for lighter meals served up to 9pm.... The Restaurant offers elegant dining enjoy traditional and contemporary dishes useing fresh local produce. For quiet momments try our drawing room or library. The sun terrace overlooks the lake and gardens, where until the end of October the hotel has rowing boats for hire. The Meare, inspired by J.M.Barries' Peter Pan story has islands to explore, a crocodile and Wendys' house to find. On cooler days it is the ideal spot for watching wildlife. A wonderful location to discover the Suffolk coast, excellent coastal walks, birds and wildlife,cycling,riding,clay shooting,tennis or just relax on the beach.Cycles may be hired from the hotel and tennis is available on seven hard courts only a short walk from the hotel.Tennis is free to hotel guests excluding July and August. Our own 18 hole golf course is one of the finest in East Anglia often compared to Woodhall Spa, a test for the experienced golfer.Golf at Thorpeness should be requested when making a reservation for accommodation. Subject to availability golf may also be played at Aldeburgh golf course. A valid handicap certificate is required at both courses, and terms and conditions apply. For lovers of out door pursuits Thorpeness is only 9 miles from one of the best shooting schools in the Uk. Highlodge at Hinton offers ideal facilites for the novice or experienced shooter.We do advise booking early particulalry at the weekend. Only 4 miles from Minsmere RSPB centre one of the hot spots for birdwatching on the heritage coast.If the arts are your passion both Aldeburgh and Southwold offer galleries and craft shops,ideal for Christmas shopping. Snape Maltings is only a short drive away. Famous for the Britten Festival, concerts take place throughout the year and the complex has restaurants and bars, craft shops and galleries well worth visiting. The hotel offers excellent meeting and conference facilities, coupled with a range of activites for team building and away days. Self catering available for couples and families. Enjoy our New Years House Party arriving on 31st December for two nights including champagne and entertainment, breakfast, snack lunches and dinner, golf for those who wish to play, from 275 per person.