Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Suffolk

Self-catering

Chaff Cottage

Creeting St Mary, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Granary Cottage

Creeting St Mary, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Harness Cottage

Creeting St Mary, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Stable Cottage

Creeting St Mary, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Cob Cottage

Haughley, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Farm House

Haughley, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Garden Cottage

Haughley, Suffolk

★★★

Visitor attraction

Food Museum

Stowmarket, Suffolk

Awaiting assessment

Self-catering

Alde Barn

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Deben Barn

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Gipping Barn

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Meadow View Cottage

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Orwell Barn

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Stour Barn

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Granary Barn

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Woodfarm House & Barns

Crowfield, Suffolk

★★★★

A truly tranquil location ideal for relaxing or exploring the local area.

Restaurant

The Debenham Lion

Stowmarket, Suffolk

Modern British pub food in a venerable village inn.

Inn

The White Horse Inn

Eye, Suffolk

★★★★

Family-run, roadside inn with good food and comfy accommodation.

Inn

The Four Horseshoes

Thornham Magna, Suffolk

★★★★

Full of old-world charm

Self-catering

Jackbridge Cottage

Great Finborough, Suffolk

★★★★

Easy access to the beautiful Suffolk coast

Public house

The White Horse Inn

Eye, Suffolk

Family-run inn with good food

Restaurant

The Yaxley Bull

Yaxley, Suffolk

Historic building with contemporary food.

Things to do

Helmingham Hall Gardens

Helmingham, Suffolk

Restaurant with rooms

The Auberge

Yaxley, Suffolk

★★★★★

Historic restaurant with rooms in a lovely rural location.

Restaurant

The Brewers Rattlesden

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Charming village eatery saved by locals.

Self-catering

Owls End

Wattisham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Tithe Barn

Wattisham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Willow Cottage

Wattisham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Stearn Cottage

Stowlangtoft, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Stow Manor

Stowlangtoft, Suffolk

★★★★★

Enjoy the private hot tub!

Self-catering

The Courtyard at Stowlangtoft

Stowlangtoft, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Shooting Lodge

Stowlangtoft, Suffolk

★★★★

Things to do

Wyken Hall Gardens

Stanton, Suffolk

Restaurant

The Pickkerell Inn

Ixworth, Suffolk

Awaiting inspection

Restaurant

The Peacock Inn – Chelsworth

Ipswich, Suffolk

Charming village inn serving good food cooked with passion.

Inn

The Peacock Inn – Chelsworth

Ipswich, Suffolk

★★★★

Discover a cosy and well-appointed, 14th-century riverside inn.

Hotel

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Hintlesham, Suffolk

★★★★

Grade I listed building and Former WWII Red Cross hospital.

Restaurant

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Hintlesham, Suffolk

Skilful use of kitchen garden produce in classic British dishes.

Things to do

New Wolsey Theatre

Ipswich, Suffolk

Self-catering

Duchess Cottage

Easton, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Duke Cottage

Easton, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Riverside Cottage

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Hayloft

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Old Stables

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Woodshed

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★★

Visitor attraction

Ipswich Town Football Club

Ipswich, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

The perfect day out for fans of the Tractor Boys.

Things to do

Framlingham Castle

Framlingham, Suffolk

Town house hotel

Salthouse Harbour Hotel & Spa

Ipswich, Suffolk

★★★★

Fashionable town house a short walk from the centre.

Restaurant

Salthouse Harbour Hotel & Spa

Ipswich, Suffolk

On-song brasserie flavours on the harbourside.

Self-catering

Old Drift House

Kersey, Suffolk

★★★★★

Idyllic thatched cottage ideal for walkers and cyclists.

Hotel

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel

Ipswich, Suffolk

★★★★

Historic red-brick building, sympathetically modernised and extended.

Self-catering

1 Lodge Cabin

Laxfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Sunset Lodge

Laxfield, Suffolk

★★★★

Things to do

St James' Chapel (Lindsey)

Lindsey, Suffolk

Hotel

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Ipswich, Suffolk

★★★★

Boutique hotel in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion.

Restaurant

milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Ipswich, Suffolk

Family-friendly, all-day dining.

Spa

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Ipswich, Suffolk

Hotel

Seckford Hall Hotel

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★

Manicured grounds, impressive façade and friendly staff.

Restaurant

Seckford Hall Hotel

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Modern country house cooking in a Tudor mansion.

Hotel

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

Ipswich, Suffolk

★★★★

Well maintained property providing a good degree of comfort.

Things to do

Lavenham The Guildhall of Corpus Christi

Lavenham, Suffolk

Restaurant

The Gallery

Lavenham, Suffolk

A lovely ambience that reflects the surrounding rich history.

Hotel

The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa

Lavenham, Suffolk

★★★★

Beautiful Tudor building with lots of character and modern elements.

Spa

The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa

Lavenham, Suffolk

Luxury hotel and spa in centre of historic Lavenham, Suffolk

Public house

Cherry Tree Inn

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Classically appealing hostelry with a caring approach

Inn

Cherry Tree Inn

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★

A welcoming bar and comfortable accommodation in this period inn

Restaurant

Fox & Goose Inn

Fressingfield, Suffolk

Splendidly historic setting for popular local dining.

Restaurant

Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Characterful riverside spot with modern cooking.

Things to do

Woodbridge Tide Mill

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Self-catering

Onderneming Barge

Snape Maltings, Suffolk

★★★★

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome.

Self-catering

Twee Gebroeders

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome.

Guest accommodation

The Abbey

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★★

Modern comforts and lots of original features in a popular market town.

Things to do

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Things to do

Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Things to do

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Things to do

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Restaurant

1921 Angel Hill

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Well constructed dishes served in a stunning location.

Guest accommodation

The Chantry

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★★

Elegant bedrooms and comfortable public areas in which to relax.

Town house hotel

The Angel Hotel

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★★

Imposing hotel, with 12th-century vault, in old part of town.

Restaurant

The Angel Hotel

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Med-influenced brasserie dining in creeper-covered hotel.

Things to do

Sutton Hoo

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Things to do

Moyse's Hall Museum

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Caravan & camping

Moon & Sixpence

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★★

Great range of activities appealing to all ages.

Public house

The Unruly Pig

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Stylish Suffolk pub with an enthusiastic kitchen team

Restaurant

The Unruly Pig

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Relaxed Suffolk pub serving great modern British cooking.

Hotel

Best Western Priory Hotel

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★

Excellent attention to detail in this Grade II listed building.

Restaurant

Best Western Priory Hotel

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

A peaceful setting for cooking with the surprise factor.

Self-catering

The Temple

Thetford, Suffolk

★★★★★

Holiday park

Polstead Country Park

Polstead, Suffolk

★★★★

A very good location within the county – being close to many historic towns and places of interest.

Self-catering

Bruisyard Hall

Saxmundham, Suffolk

★★★★★

Something special for weddings or any other celebration.

Self-catering

Barn Owl Cottage

Little Glemham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Horseshoe Cottage

Little Glemham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Poppy Cottage

Little Glemham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Hayloft

Little Glemham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Punch

Little Glemham, Suffolk

★★★★

Things to do

Oasis Camel Park

Southwold, Suffolk

Things to do

Kentwell Hall

Long Melford, Suffolk

Self-catering

Alma Cottage

Pin Mill, Suffolk

★★★

Well-equipped family cottage in a siling village on an unspoilt estuary

Things to do

Ickworth House, Park & Gardens

Horringer, Suffolk

Public house

The Black Lion

Sudbury, Suffolk

Award-winning food in revamped village inn

Inn

The Black Lion

Sudbury, Suffolk

★★★★★

Stylish renovation with beautifully presented food.

Restaurant

The Black Lion

Sudbury, Suffolk

Rebooted inn with a contemporary menu.

Things to do

Melford Hall

Long Melford, Suffolk

Public house

Sibton White Horse Inn

Sibton, Suffolk

Delightful, award-winning inn.

Restaurant

Sibton White Horse Inn

Sibton, Suffolk

Rustic 16th-century pub with modern global cooking.

Visitor attraction

Alton Water

Stutton, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

There's plenty to do at this lovely water park.

Self-catering

Corner Farm Barn

Huntingfield, Suffolk

★★★★★

Barn conversion with a hot tub situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Restaurant

The Angel Inn

Stoke-By-Nayland, Suffolk

Contemporary cooking in a period setting.

Restaurant with rooms

The Angel Inn

Stoke-By-Nayland, Suffolk

★★★★★

Great food and soothing contemporary looks.

Things to do

Thorington Hall (NT)

Thorington Street, Suffolk

Self-catering

Box Iron Cottage

Shotley, Suffolk

★★★★

A charming cottage overlooking the Orwell river and scenic countryside.

Things to do

RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden

East Bergholt, Suffolk

Self-catering

All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Chapel Cottage

Saxmundham, Suffolk

★★★★

Peaceful location close to local amenities, and ideal for exploring the local area.

Self-catering

All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage

Saxmundham, Suffolk

★★★★

Peaceful location close to local amenities, and ideal for exploring the local area.

Self-catering

All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Flint Cottage

Saxmundham, Suffolk

★★★★

A comfortable, very well furnished cottage in a peaceful location.

Self-catering

Quays Lodge

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★★★

Professional darts set up, 100 CD wizard Jukebox, fully lit pool table.

Caravan & camping

Marsh Farm Caravan Site

Saxmundham, Suffolk

★★★

Reed-fringed lakes provide excellent coarse fishing.

Inn

Sibton White Horse Inn

Sibton, Suffolk

★★★★

Full of charm – a place to stay, enjoy tasty food and a welcoming bar.

Visitor attraction

Fullers Mill Garden

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

Self-catering

Mount Pleasant Farm Barn

Chediston, Suffolk

★★★★

Dating from about 1635, has been caringly restored, leaving fabulous exposed beams.

Self-catering

Curlew Cottage

Lackford, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Hall Farm

Lackford, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Holm Oak

Lackford, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Lark Lodge

Lackford, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Mill Cottage

Assington, Suffolk

★★★★

Tranquil property surrounded by stunning countryside

Self-catering

Blyth's View Cottage

Cookley, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Harvests Keep

Cookley, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Hogs Corner

Cookley, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Swallow's Rest

Cookley, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Hayloft

Cookley, Suffolk

★★★★★

Things to do

Sudbury Heritage Museum

Sudbury, Suffolk

Things to do

Snape Maltings

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Things to do

West Stow Anglo Saxon Village

West Stow, Suffolk

Things to do

The Quay Theatre

Sudbury, Suffolk

Caravan & camping

Run Cottage Touring Park

Hollesley, Suffolk

★★★★★

Peaceful coastal setting and handy for the National Trust's Sutton Hoo.

Self-catering

Romney Cottage

Cavendish, Suffolk

★★★★

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome and can also enjoy the enclosed garden.

Inn

Elveden Inn

Elveden, Suffolk

★★★★★

On a fine country estate, relax in contemporary and stylish rooms.

Public house

Elveden Inn

Elveden, Suffolk

Stylish inn showcasing produce from the estate

Self-catering

The Old Stable

Woodbridge, Suffolk

★★★★

Spacious modern living in the charming old town of Woodbridge

Self-catering

Old Pump House

Bungay, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Orchard View

Bungay, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

Sam's Stable

Bungay, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Old Coach House

Bungay, Suffolk

★★★★

Things to do

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum

Flixton, Suffolk

Self-catering

The Mallards

Darsham, Suffolk

★★★★

Self-catering

The Dukes Lodge

Bungay, Suffolk

★★★★★

Luxury seven-bedroom cottage in Norfolk countryside.

Self-catering

Valley Farm

Holton, Suffolk

★★★★

Modern, eco-friendly, easy-access cottages not far from popular Southwold.

Caravan & camping

Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping

Dunwich, Suffolk

★★★★★

Good customer care and an excellent cafe draw a loyal clientele.

Things to do

Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum

Halesworth, Suffolk

Caravan & camping

Peewit Caravan Park

Felixstowe, Suffolk

★★★★

Welcoming, landscaped site a few minutes from Felixstowe seafront.

Things to do

Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve

Icklingham, Suffolk

Things to do

Orford Castle

Orford, Suffolk

Things to do

Long Shop Museum

Leiston, Suffolk

Restaurant with rooms

Crown & Castle Orford

Orford, Suffolk

★★★★★

A historic inn right by an equally historic castle.

Restaurant

Crown & Castle Orford

Orford, Suffolk

Charming hotel restaurant on Suffolk coast.

Bed & breakfast

The Grafton Guest House

Felixstowe, Suffolk

★★★★

An attractive seaside resort

Things to do

Leiston Abbey

Leiston, Suffolk

Inn

The Westleton Crown

Westleton, Suffolk

★★★★

Charming coaching inn with impressive meals.

Restaurant

The Westleton Crown

Westleton, Suffolk

Vibrant modern cooking in an ancient inn.

Things to do

RSPB Havergate Island

Orford, Suffolk

Visitor attraction

High Lodge, Thetford Forest Centre

Brandon, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

Providing a very good experience for a wide range of visitors.

Things to do

Felixstowe Museum

Felixstowe, Suffolk

Self-catering

The Coach House

Westhall, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Gate House

Westhall, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Granary

Westhall, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Stable

Westhall, Suffolk

★★★★★

Self-catering

Upper Barn

Westhall, Suffolk

★★★★★

Things to do

Landguard Fort

Felixstowe, Suffolk

Things to do

RSPB North Warren

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Visitor attraction

The Red House, Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

Discover the life of one of Britain's best known composers

Things to do

Bungay Castle

Bungay, Suffolk

Caravan & camping

Outney Meadow Caravan Park

Bungay, Suffolk

★★★

Family-owned Suffolk site with ample water sports, birdwatching and walking.

Restaurant

Tipi on the Stream

Newmarket, Suffolk

Great cooking in an unusual and relaxing venue.

Hotel

Tuddenham Mill

Newmarket, Suffolk

★★★★

Modern amenities in a converted watermill.

Restaurant

Upstairs at the Mill

Newmarket, Suffolk

Highly skilled cooking with timeless meadow views.

Things to do

Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve

Dunwich, Suffolk

Things to do

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Orford, Suffolk

Visitor attraction

RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve

Saxmundham, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

A strikingly beautiful windswept reserve perfect for nature watching.

Restaurant

Regatta Restaurant

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Tip top seafood in the town centre.

Things to do

Aldeburgh Museum

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Things to do

Kid's Treasure Trail

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Things to do

Martello Towers

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Inn

The Dolphin Inn

Thorpeness, Suffolk

★★★★

Comfortable rooms in much-loved village pub on Suffolk coast.

Food outlet

The Dolphin Inn

Thorpeness, Suffolk

High quality food in family-run pub

Inn

The Bull Inn

Mildenhall, Suffolk

★★★★

Boutique Suffolk inn, a dedicated team and passionate owners

Things to do

Dunwich Heath

Dunwich, Suffolk

Holiday park

Cliff House Holiday Park

Dunwich, Suffolk

★★★★★

An East Anglian award-winner

Things to do

Moulton Packhorse Bridge

Moulton, Suffolk

Things to do

Dunwich Museum

Dunwich, Suffolk

Restaurant

The Packhorse Inn

Newmarket, Suffolk

Pedigree cooking in stylishly reinvented inn.

Public house

The Packhorse Inn

Newmarket, Suffolk

Stylish country pub near Newmarket

Inn

The Packhorse Inn

Newmarket, Suffolk

★★★★★

Thoughtful styling, quality cooking, relaxed and assured hospitality.

Inn

The Ship at Dunwich

Dunwich, Suffolk

★★★★

Surrounded by nature reserves and heathland. Enjoy the cosy public areas – log fires and choice of dining areas.

Public house

The Ship at Dunwich

Dunwich, Suffolk

Coastal pub renowned for its fish and chips

Restaurant

The Ship at Dunwich

Dunwich, Suffolk

Locally-based cooking in an ideally located coastal pub.

Things to do

Mildenhall Museum

Mildenhall, Suffolk

Hotel

Riverside Hotel

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★★

Beautiful 17th-century building with a popular riverside terrace.

Restaurant

Riverside Hotel

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Provides a relaxed ambience for diners.

Restaurant

The Worlington

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Sophisticated dining in historic, country retreat.

Hotel

Worlington Hall

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

★★★★

A fine blend of history, charm and comfort.

Public house

The Bell Inn

Walberswick, Suffolk

Old inn where the menu captures top Suffolk produce

Inn

The Bell Inn

Southwold, Suffolk

★★★

Relax amid style and character.

Food outlet

The Randolph

Reydon, Suffolk

Ideally located on the stunning Suffolk coast.

Hotel

The Randolph Hotel

Reydon, Suffolk

★★★★

Family-friendly hotel ideal for exploring the Suffolk Coast

Glamping

Amazons at Hippersons Boatyard

Beccles, Suffolk

★★★★

Glamping

Coot Club at Hippersons Boatyard

Beccles, Suffolk

★★★★

Glamping

Secret Garden at Hippersons Boatyard

Beccles, Suffolk

★★★★

Glamping

Secret Water at Hippersons Boatyard

Beccles, Suffolk

★★★★

Glamping

Swallows at Hippersons Boatyard

Beccles, Suffolk

★★★★

Glamping

Wild Cat Island Floating Pod

Beccles, Suffolk

★★★★

Things to do

Electric Picture Palace

Southwold, Suffolk

Self-catering

Castle Keep Cottage

Southwold, Suffolk

★★★★★

Stylish home-from-home with a stunning kitchen-dining area

Restaurant

Sutherland House

Southwold, Suffolk

Neighbourhood fish restaurant with diligent sourcing.

Restaurant with rooms

Sutherland House

Southwold, Suffolk

★★★★★

Family-run with real care and attention to detail throughout.

Things to do

Southwold Museum

Southwold, Suffolk

Things to do

Buckenham House

Southwold, Suffolk

Hotel

The Crown

Southwold, Suffolk

★★★

Well-equipped rooms, a short stroll from the beach.

Restaurant

The Crown

Southwold, Suffolk

Lively local stalwart serving a please-all menu.

Restaurant

The Still Room Restaurant

Southwold, Suffolk

Confident cooking in a renovated Georgian pub.

Hotel

The Swan

Southwold, Suffolk

★★★★

Incredibly attentive, personalised service, from start to finish.

Self-catering

Lavender House

Southwold, Suffolk

★★★★

Offering guests more than sufficient space to enjoy their stay.

Hotel

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Newmarket, Suffolk

★★★★

Georgian hunting lodge with a modern edge.

Restaurant

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Newmarket, Suffolk

Well-balanced and flavoursome dishes.

Spa

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Newmarket, Suffolk

A luxury destination spa, housed in a Victorian built property.

Things to do

Paddle Steamer Waverley

Southwold, Suffolk

Hotel

Best Western Heath Court Hotel

Newmarket, Suffolk

★★★

A guest orientated approach is displayed in this stylish hotel.

Things to do

Southwold Pier

Southwold, Suffolk

Visitor attraction

National Horse Racing Museum

Newmarket, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

The perfect place for fans of the 'sport of kings'.

Things to do

National Horseracing Museum and Tours

Newmarket, Suffolk

Visitor attraction

RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve

Lakenheath, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

Large wetland beneath big Suffolk skies.

Racecourse

Newmarket Racecourse

Newmarket, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

Things to do

Benacre National Nature Reserve

Covehithe, Suffolk

Visitor attraction

Africa Alive

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

A fantastic conservation zoo focused on the diversity of African wildlife.

Things to do

East Anglia Transport Museum

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Holiday park

Burgh Hall Holiday Park

Lowestoft, Suffolk

★★★

Enjoy an idyllic Norfolk getaway

Inn

Wherry Hotel

Lowestoft, Suffolk

★★★★

Beautiful red brick inn on the banks of Oulton Broad.

Visitor attraction

Somerleyton Hall & Gardens

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Quality Assessed

Things to do

Claremont Pier

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Things to do

Lowestoft Maritime Museum

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Things to do

Pleasurewood Hills

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Holiday park

Azure Seas Holiday Village

Lowestoft, Suffolk

★★★★

Delightful park with best of Norfolk and Suffolk on doorstep.

SUFFOLK