“Four star hotel on the market square in lovely seaside Southwold. Contemporary comfort complements traditional charm in the rooms, some with sea views. The award winning restaurants offers French fare and is popular across town. A great base for a seaside holiday with the family. ”
“Four star hotel on the market square in lovely seaside Southwold. Contemporary comfort complements traditional charm in the rooms, some with sea views. The award winning restaurants offers French fare and is popular across town. A great base for a seaside holiday with the family. ”
Hotel Review
On Sunday mornings, the welcoming drawing room is full of newspapers, coffee and chat, and the sun, when it shines, pours in from the market square. Most of the inviting bedrooms look on to the square (the largest) or out to sea, though there are some garden rooms grouped around a former bowling green. It is owned, with the nearby Crown, by Adnams Brewery, and well run by professional, helpful staff.
Written by Fiona Duncan
Recommended For
- Value chic
- A wonderful and historic small town hotel with exceptional views and facilities- without a killer price tag.
- Active Holiday
- Watersports, fishing, golfing, rambling, riding and bowling are all within a few minutes of the hotel.
- Great walks
- Just two minutes from the famed Southwold Promenade, take a stroll along the coast and breath the fresh sea air.
- Hotel Entertainment
- Recharge in style with high tea in the hotel's drawing room overlooking the market square- heaven!
- Local markets
- Southwold's market square (right outside the door) has a whole host of shops and stalls.
- Other Activities
- Book in for a bit of shamless pampering, with in room spa treatments.
- Antiques
- Original features include carved 18th-Century door frames and mantelpieces
- Restaurant
- Seasonal, locally sourced 2 AA Rosette dining
- Owner managed
- Quiet
- Wedding license
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Good wine list
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Artworks
- Sea Views
- Historic
- Chic
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Beach nearby
- Disabled access
- Traditional
- Contemporary
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Free wifi
- Gourmet
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Seasonal, locally sourced 2 AA Rosette dining
- Bar
- Featuring local Adnams ales.
- Parking
- Free on site parking.
- Cots available
- Wedding license
- Car not required
- Fireplace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- In room DVD
- Outdoor dining
- Good wine list
- Massage
- Private dining room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Suites
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Disabled access
- Safe
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Free wifi
Activities
- Great walks
- Just two minutes from the famed Southwold Promenade, take a stroll along the coast and breath the fresh sea air.
- Hotel Entertainment
- Recharge in style with high tea in the hotel's drawing room overlooking the market square- heaven!
- Local markets
- Southwold's market square (right outside the door) has a whole host of shops and stalls.
- Other Activities
- Book in for a bit of shamless pampering, with in room spa treatments.
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