Originally a 16th-century hunting lodge, the Belstead Brook is now a quality 88-bedroom country house hotel set within extensive gardens, just six minutes from the A12/A14. Ipswich town center, with its shops, bars, and restaurants, is only two miles away. The harbor, offering al fresco dining, yachts, and waterfront views, is a mere 10-minute drive. Ipswich train station provides regular direct trains to London, taking just over an hour. Explore the charm of rural Suffolk's villages and coast, all within a 20-minute drive. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking, and complimentary leisure facilities, including a large indoor pool in a tropical setting, a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and a fully equipped gymnasium. Each traditionally decorated bedroom features an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, and a trouser press. The award-winning Manor Restaurant offers individually prepared menus using fresh, seasonal produce. Enjoy a full English breakfast each morning or traditional bar snacks in the bar, on the patio, or in the gardens.
