The Thorpeness Hotel - The hours fly by where time stood still......a genuine seaside 'hidden gem' on the Suffolk Heritage coast. Golf, Tennis, Cycle Hire,Walking available all year round. Located adjacent to the Meare,golf course and gardens, and only a short walk from the beach, this hotel offers 30 large, en-suite bedrooms, restaurant and bars. 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 traditional quirkiness which in recent years has been renovated and upgraded. Our own 18 hole golf course is one of the finest in East Anglia and is 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 Aldeburghl 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 particularly 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. 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.

Wentworth Hotel - Looking out to sea from a quiet, peaceful location on the beautiful, unspoilt Suffolk coast, this charming hotel has been managed by a member of the same family since 1920. With a fine tradition of hospitality stretching back more than 85 years, the Pritt family take great pride in the Wentworth Hotel's rich history and its long record of high standards. Nevertheless, the hotel has changed over time to meet the changing requirements of today's guests. All of the hotel's 35 en suite rooms are bright, cheerful and welcoming, with many rooms offering wonderful views of the sea. All rooms have a TV, radio and telephone. The restaurant has received 2 AA Rosettes for its outstanding food. The menu changes daily to reflect the finest, freshest produce available locally. In many ways, the Wentworth is everything a seaside hotel should be, a charming blend of the traditional and the contemporary.

The Brudenell - Visit the Brudenell Hotel, and you'll find a haven of calm and relaxation in a contemporary and welcoming setting. Situated only a pebble's throw from the sea, with wonderful views along the beach. The Brudenell offers a breath of fresh air to those visiting the Suffolk coast. We offer a range of room types, most of which have views of the sea or the River Alde. All have high ceilings which compliment the light airy and relaxing decor.

The White Lion Hotel - The White Lion is a traditional hotel opposite Aldeburgh's shingle beach, where wooden huts line the shore. Some of the cosy, inviting rooms have far-reaching sea views. The privately owned hotel offers excellent service and fresh Suffolk produce served from delicious menus. Dine in the informal beach-facing bar with Real Ales, or the light and airy oak-panelled restaurant with an AA Rosette. With its warm atmosphere, log fires and good food, The Best Western White Lion is a wonderful seaside hideaway. In the area are: Snape Maltings concert hall, walking trails and RSPB and National Trust reserves. Tennis at the Country Club and golf on the established James Braid course can be arranged at nearby Thorpeness.