Ivy House Country Hotel, Lowestoft

Ivy House Country Hotel - A 3-star riverside retreat with 9 hectares of gardens, direct Broad access, and event facilities

Nestled on the banks of Oulton Broad, Ivy House Country Hotel occupies 9 hectares of gardens, ponds, and marshland with direct access to the waterways. The 3-star property offers 21 guest rooms spread across courtyard and executive categories, including a two-bathroom duplex suite. Executive rooms feature luxury bathrooms with separate showers, bathrobes, and work areas, while courtyard rooms provide tea/coffee facilities and Freeview TVs. Guests dine in an 18th-century thatched barn restaurant serving locally sourced dishes or enjoy afternoon tea with prosecco in Eve's Bar. The hotel accommodates weddings and conferences in spaces like The Crooked Barn (90 capacity) and Ivy Hall (250 capacity). Coastal attractions including Southwold and Pleasurewood Hills theme park are within 15 minutes by car, with Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Carlton Marshes Reserve just 500 meters away.

Pros

The property includes direct private access to Oulton Broad waterways

Executive rooms offer luxury bathrooms with separate showers and bathrobes

Multiple event spaces accommodate groups from 90 to 250 guests

Onsite restaurant uses locally sourced produce, including coastal seafood

9 hectare grounds feature ponds, marshes, and maintained gardens

Cons

Some rooms are located in separate buildings from main facilities

Limited public transport options to the property