Lowestoft
$127 – Suffolk Broads country house stay with meals, was $247
Ivy House Country Hotel
The Deal
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Save up to 48% on a gourmet stay at Ivy House Country Hotel in Suffolk's Broads National Park. Now $127, this offer includes:
- Overnight accommodation in a Courtyard Double or an Executive Room, with full English breakfast, for two
- A 2-course dinner per person from the à la carte menu (up to a value of $40 each)
- It's $170 for a 2-night stay or $224 for a 3-night stay (extra nights on B&B)
Why We Love It
- This Suffolk hotel sits in 21 acres of gardens, lawns, ponds and marshes within the Broads National Park
- The 2-AA-Rosette Crooked Barn Restaurant is in a converted 16th-century thatched barn on the banks of Oulton Broad
- Popular seaside towns Southwold and Great Yarmouth are less than 30 minutes' drive away
Overview
Ivy House Country Hotel is close to the coastal town of Lowestoft, and sits on the banks of Oulton Broad. Its 21 acres of grounds include gardens, lawns, ponds, marshes and a thatched barn.
The hotel is in the Broads National Park, and you can stroll into the town of Oulton Broad directly from the hotel's gardens. The park is full of scenic waterways and wildlife, and has plenty of walking and cycling routes, or you can travel through it by boat and moor up to explore the nearby villages and waterside pubs.
The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Lowestoft's promenade, and beyond that the sandy beaches south of the town offer plenty of options for coastal walks. Local attractions Africa Alive!, Pleasurewood Hills and the seaside town of Southwold are within 25 minutes' drive. The coastal resort of Great Yarmouth and the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve are less than 30 minutes' drive away.
Eve's Bar & Lounge has panoramic views over the gardens, ponds and over to the Broads. It's a great spot for a cream tea, a pre-dinner drink or a bar snack. You can also order a hamper to enjoy at one of the many picnic tables within the grounds.
For fine dining, head to the Crooked Barn Restaurant, which holds two AA Rosettes. Head chef Keith Parton serves a menu of local and seasonal ingredients in the characterful 16th-century barn.
All guests get homemade biscuits on arrival.
From the press:
- "The kitchen makes excellent use of the region's produce in some eclectic dishes" -- The AA Restaurant Guide 2019
- "The attractively decorated bedrooms are housed in garden wings, and many have lovely views of the grounds to the countryside beyond" -- The AA Hotel Guide 2019
Amenities
General
- Bar
- Restaurant
Room amenities
- Coffee / tea-making facilities
Internet
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Bathroom
- Hair-dryer
Parking
- Complimentary parking
Accessibility
- Accessible bathroom in some rooms
- Accessible meeting room
- Accessible parking
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in:
Standard Time is 2pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests:
Breakfast for children is included A limited number of infant's cots/cribs and extra beds are available, on request only.
Breakfast for adults is included
Please use the Special Request field to confirm the age of the third guest.
Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. See room descriptions and rate policies for information about room occupancy and prices.
Extra guest charges will apply as follows:
£15 per night for children 10 and under.
£25 per night for children 11 to 15.
£35 per night for older children and adults.
Pets:
Pets are allowed on request and will be charged at £15 per pet per stay. Pets are allowed in Courtyard Double Rooms only.
Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel.
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
When You Can Go
Until 30 Apr
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"Helpful staff and reasonable prices"
Julian
Dec 17, 2018
Stafford, United Kingdom
Getting There
Parking is free. Lowestoft station is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and Oulton Broad South station is less than five minutes' drive away. A taxi from either station to the hotel will cost £5-£8, each way. The hotel is five minutes' drive from the A12.
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Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
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Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Ivy House Country Hotel over the past 15 months.
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Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Ivy House Country Hotel over the past 15 months.
4.3
Ambiance
4.5
Location
4.4
Rooms
4.5
Quality of Service
4.5
Value for the Money
Enjoyed Most
Helpful staff and reasonable prices
Other Comments
Very good hotel
Julian
Dec 17, 2018
Stafford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
everything
andrew
Dec 11, 2018
Stevenage, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The service
Other Comments
A lack of real ale. A lack of light in the room. Everything else very good.
Pavlina
Dec 10, 2018
Ely, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Great staff nothing to much, lovely ambiance.
Debby
Dec 03, 2018
Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent service and generous sized accommodation
Other Comments
Good food, very nice dining room
Tom
Dec 03, 2018
Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely breakfast and a very friendly chef who spoke to us. Food was very good. Receptionist very pleasant.
Our dog was welcome, he even had his own welcome pack and a nice spot to explore safely at the back of the hotel. We'd go back again
Elizabeth
Nov 24, 2018
Wymondham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food enjoyed both in the bar and main restaurant.
Paul
Nov 21, 2018
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food, staff and restaurant.
Lorraine
Nov 20, 2018
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food and location.
Deorah
Nov 19, 2018
Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The ambience of the bar and dining areas
Valerie
Nov 18, 2018
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely room. Very quiet. Good location for walks
Karen
Nov 15, 2018
Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peace and tranquility of the place. Situated just far enough away from a busy main road the silence was truly golden! My partner and I were looking for somewhere to recharge our batteries and certainly found it here.
Other Comments
The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, the food very good and reasonably priced. The accomodation was very clean and comfortable; always had a nap in the afternoon, just what we needed! Will definitely be going back in the future, wonderful stay.
madeline
Nov 14, 2018
Harlow, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
top quality food and service
Paul
Nov 12, 2018
Gosport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The excellent food
Other Comments
Room and bathroom where a very good size.
Randolph
Nov 12, 2018
Worcester Park, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Welcoming and very dog Friendly
Other Comments
Think their cover photo doesn’t do the hotel justice. Maybe a photo of the barn restaurant would be more enticing.
Cynthia
Nov 11, 2018
Tring, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely location/building/room. Good to have 2 easy chairs. Excellent bathroom & shower
Other Comments
Room a bit dark-needs a central light to make reading easier. Staff need to mention later breakfast at weekends. Bit embarrassing arriving too early but we needed to make an early start home
Vincent
Nov 11, 2018
Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
LOCATION
Other Comments
NICE STAFF GOOD PARKING
Judith
Nov 11, 2018
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Comfortable room in the Courtyard. The blanket, bowl and biscuits supplied for our dog was a nice touch and appreciated. Meals were excellent which we enjoyed in Eve's Bar where our labrador was welcome to join us. Beautiful setting with lovely walks through fields and along Oulton Broad.
Other Comments
The staff at Ivy House were wonderful, nothing was too much trouble. Very friendly and accommodating.
Julia
Nov 09, 2018
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful gardens, peaceful situation, spacious room and good food
Other Comments
Lovely walk to Oulton Broad from hotel grounds.
Julia
Nov 07, 2018
Norwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The total experience was 100% nut Lowerstoft town centre is not worth a visit at all. We turned round and went to Alburough who's is lovely
Terence
Nov 07, 2018
Dunstable, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The large ,private room with separate bath and shower in adjoining large bathroom.
Other Comments
Nice to have a full choice of bar menu and restaurant menu in the more elegant restaurant.
George
Nov 04, 2018
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food
Other Comments
Staff were great, grounds were lovely, ultra dog friendly - would definitely return
Amanda
Nov 04, 2018
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room was comfortable, spacious and clean. Restaurant very attractive and food very good. Staff in reception good and friendly. Breakfast very tasty and staff helpful.
Other Comments
Dinner service very slow even though restaurant very quiet. Young staff were friendly but need training and need to be present in the dining room to assist guests not hiding out the back.
Helen
Nov 04, 2018
Kings Langley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The setting and food was lovely.
Dawn
Nov 04, 2018
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We were given a wonderful room, suitable for a disabled person. There was a complete sense of freedom and informality. Very comfortable ambience in the bar and the restaurant with dogs allowed.Excellent variety of food was served in the evenings except that there were no salads on offer.
Other Comments
Excellent breakfasts with a fine variety of cooked meals on offer, (with particularly fine kippers!). There could have been a choice of sliced meats and cheese, though. The staff were all totally friendly and seemingly happy in their work. A lovely holiday, hugely enjoyed.
Harvey
Nov 03, 2018
Saint Albans, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food and staff wonderful
Other Comments
Lovely large rooms set in fantastic grounds
Linda
Nov 03, 2018
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent, large, well equipped room. Excellent breakfast and we found the bar and restaurant meals top quality and (rare these days) good value for money.
Patricia
Nov 02, 2018
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The Elizabethan restaurant setting
Other Comments
Really outstanding meals, especially breakfast and the fish dishes.
Barry
Nov 02, 2018
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Dog friendly. Good menu choices reflected in the standard of food. Comfortable room
Neil
Nov 02, 2018
High WycombeHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very helpful staff
roy
Oct 31, 2018
brentwood, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The excellent location and environment plus the friendliness go the staff
Other Comments
Look forward to our next visit
Keith
Oct 31, 2018
Rayleigh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good atmosphere good food
John
Oct 30, 2018
IngatestoneStock, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room was lovely. staff very friendly and helpful. Food very good
Other Comments
Would be better to put bigger cups in the rooms
Deborah
Oct 30, 2018
Billericay, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location and food
sandra
Oct 29, 2018
Rayleigh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The nice relaxed atmosphere and the food,
Other Comments
The room was very nice and very clean. The staff were nice and friendly and the setting was great.
We would defiantly go back but probably in the Summer this time
Paul
Oct 29, 2018
Hastings, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were very helpful and friendly and the whole experience was relaxing and exactly what we wanted.
Other Comments
We ate in the bar twice and the food was very high standards, tasty and good generous portion sizes. We were very well looked after.
Lisa
Oct 29, 2018
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff
Other Comments
Unfortunately there was a problem wirh black ladybirds infesting the room.
Sandra
Oct 28, 2018
Rochester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Grounds and area
Other Comments
Beautiful food, professional staff, dog friendly
Rebecca
Oct 28, 2018
Newmarket, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food is excellent.
Pauline
Oct 27, 2018
Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peace and quiet of the area which is next to Oulton Broad.
Roger
Oct 22, 2018
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Setting, staff
Other Comments
We had problem with our room which was rectified by the manager .
Lucy
Oct 22, 2018
LoughtoN essex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
very comfortable room good food helpful staff lots of space for walking dogs
Other Comments
my dog ended up in muddy pond and then covered me in mud-staff took my clothes washed and dried them within a couple of hours
Michael
Oct 22, 2018
Hadleigh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything
Other Comments
Just brilliant, a perfect retreat to totally chill out.
Harry
Oct 20, 2018
Bexleyheath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Accommodation and staff friendly
Other Comments
Excellent rooms and location is a good base, breakfast was very good.
Colin
Oct 18, 2018
Broxbourne, United Kingdom
Other Comments
All staff very friendly and helpful.
peter
Oct 18, 2018
Harpenden, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room was lovely, as was the whole building. Location and surrounding area was excellent.
Other Comments
Staff was very good, but would say young waitresses could have been a bit better trained.
Jean
Oct 18, 2018
Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location, Friendly Staff, Excellent Food
Other Comments
Exceeded our expectations
Cliff
Oct 17, 2018
Benfleet, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Excellent food
Susan
Oct 17, 2018
Castle Camps, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quietness,can go for walks without using the car , good food , nice rooms
Nicola
Oct 17, 2018
New Milton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food and service, spacious room, good location for walking.
Other Comments
Staff very frendly and helpful.
Philip
Oct 13, 2018
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and food
Other Comments
The staff, location and food were all very good. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The only slight problem was that on two of our three nights there the service in the restaurant was very slow, far too long between courses. Perhaps we were unlucky.
Christine
Oct 12, 2018
Orpington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was excellent. Staff were very friendly.
Other Comments
The only complaint......no decent sherry ie. Harvey’s or Croft.. Ran out of Zinfadel Rose Wine although on the wine list .
Rachel
Oct 12, 2018
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed the room (NO 6) but noticed it was the smallest. Would have liked to see the others to compare but anyway quite novel sleeping in a stable!
Other Comments
Fan noise from the bathroom very noisy,so not a relaxing bath time,bathroom huge though. Outside was not lit so made it dangerous (unseen steps) to return to the room after the evening meal. Reported to reception. Food excellent,good variety and very well presented,nice friendly staff.
Ronald
Oct 12, 2018
Harlow, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and food
Other Comments
Excellent staff , exceptionally slow service in restaurant
Barbara
Oct 11, 2018
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very relaxing atmosphere and good food
NORMAN
Oct 11, 2018
Braintree, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
interesting buildings and excellent food
Other Comments
the portions in the "sunday lunch" and breakfast were enormous. a 3 course sunday meal was only £15.99 - extraordinary value, and it was good food.
David
Oct 10, 2018
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Hospitality we enjoyed everything really
Other Comments
It is a place where we will go again everything was fantastic to be highly recommended, excellent value for money.
Ben
Oct 10, 2018
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
A god atmosphere and a great place to escape the rat race..
Other Comments
The food was excellent
ARTHUR
Oct 10, 2018
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Rooms spacious but bathroom rather tired. Food very good in restaurant but service painfully slow. Staff very pleasant.
Cliff
Oct 06, 2018
Rochford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Large bedroom
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff
Food excellent
Other Comments
Thoroughly recommend! and would like to come back if deal offered again.
Mr James
Oct 04, 2018
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly atmosphere
Jose
Sep 24, 2018
Bexleyheath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food and friendly atmosphere.
Other Comments
Would like to go back in the spring if an offer is available
Keith
Sep 20, 2018
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything no hassle rooms lovely and spacious all ataff very friendly had a very enjoyable and relaxing break
Sonia
Sep 17, 2018
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quiet atmosphere.
Other Comments
Restaurant/bar menu fixed for three nights. Some variety would have been better.
PETER
Sep 16, 2018
Crewe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxing location with high quality accommodation and dining
Richard
Sep 13, 2018
Olney, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Breakfast was really great
John
Sep 11, 2018
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Was very busy as the hotel was holding a fun day and children everywhere. Couldn’t get a seat in the bar before dinner but ok afterwards.
Lynn
Aug 29, 2018
Matlock, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Proximity to Oulton Broad and Carlton Marsh
Neil
Aug 22, 2018
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The friendly staff especially the receptionist who took the time to map us out a lovely bike ride of the area, clean rooms and fantastic food.
Graham
Aug 20, 2018
Stowmarket, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The size of the rooms, really spacious
Other Comments
This is very much a dog friendly hotel
Melanie
Aug 18, 2018
Reading, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed everything about the Ivy Country Hotel. The food served was excellent , well presented and served with a smile.
Our room was large , modern and very comfortable.
The hotel is within walking distance of Oulton Broad which we did one morning.
David
Aug 17, 2018
Orpington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peaceful setting, and the large well appointed rooms. The dining room is a lovely place for a meal. The place is dog friendly, which is not always to my pleasure, but any dogs were kept under control, and out of Public rooms.
Other Comments
The folks running the place were very friendly and helpful. the rooms beautifully clean, welcoming. The breakfast staff especially good, and the room cleaners very efficient. Had a little glitch on our first night in the restaurant with some confusion over menus, but this was swiftly put right, and well compensated for.
Jeff
Aug 16, 2018
Burton-upon-Trent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The setting for the hotel.
Steve
Aug 16, 2018
Spalding Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Staff very helpful and pleasant. In a lovely location with some nice walks.
Josephine
Aug 14, 2018
Warlingham, Surrey, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely breakfasts, plenty of choice and well cooked.
Other Comments
Don't be strong armed into booking a table in the restaurant for dinner. The menu is limited and pricey. Ask for a table in the bar as the menu is more extensive and much better value. Wish I had known before we visited!
Catherine
Aug 11, 2018
Morden, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Peaceful place to visit, the whole place is delightfully laid out offering plenty of room for our stay, great food served for evening meal/ breakfast.
Other Comments
Two small things, they need to provide proper sized cups in the rooms and at breakfast as they only provided mini sized cups, the gardens need tidying up around the courtyard rooms and buildings as overgrown in places with brambles etc etc..
Mike
Aug 08, 2018
Slough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peace and quiet as you could unwind and relax.
Other Comments
The food in the restaurant was not that good.
mona
Aug 05, 2018
Wickford, Essex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The whole package is lovely from the time you arrive to the time you leave, the rooms are large, clean and have everything you need.
The staff are so helpful and friendly, nothing negative to say really.
Diane
Aug 04, 2018
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location suited us, the room allocated was excellent and the breakfast and evening meals were to a high standard. The staff and service were great nothing was too much trouble, which made for a very enjoyable three days break. We would definitely return.
Derek
Aug 04, 2018
Iver, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Easy to find, plenty of parking,pleasant grounds around the hotel. Helpful staff, pleasant and clean bar and restaurant.
Dorothy
Aug 02, 2018
Bewdley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Difficult to say as everything was good.
Other Comments
It would have been nice to have air conditioning
Velma
Aug 01, 2018
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All aspects of stay.
Amanda
Jul 28, 2018
Colchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Our room was very comfortable and was more like a suite
Other Comments
Our room was very comfortable and was more like a suite.
Lynn
Jul 25, 2018
Dartford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Easy access from London, great surroundings, value for money
Kim
Jul 24, 2018
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely grounds and relaxed atmosphere, comfortable rooms, great location beside Oulton broad, quiet at night, good housekeeping and reception, friendly staff, dogs welcome.
Other Comments
Food and restaurant/bar service are generally very good, but not quite as excellent as when we stayed at Ivy House 9 months earlier.
Brent
Jul 24, 2018
London, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Stay marred only by occasional waft of poor drainage
Jacqueline
Jul 15, 2018
Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The whole experience was great but the food was wonderful
Other Comments
Could have done with a fan in the room, very warm.
Joyce
Jul 13, 2018
Colchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location and ambience of the hotel and grounds
Phil
Jul 12, 2018
Northampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location is good, grounds very nice and restaurant area very pleasant.
Other Comments
there was a smell of sewerage outside courtyard bedrooms.
Wendy
Jul 06, 2018
Epping, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was very good, staff very friendly and a great location
sheila
Jun 29, 2018
March, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The space and peace of the grounds, including proximity to the Broads (walking distance)
Stewart
Jun 29, 2018
Halesowen, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were friendly and welcoming though we had to wait a good 10 minutes to be served at the check-in desk on arrival.
Other Comments
We booked a meal in the dining room on the first night. My wife had duck , which she enjoyed. I ordered a ‘ medium- cooked’ sirloin. At £21 , I was looking forward to something special but it turned out to be very disappointing. I ate as much as I could but it was as tough as leather and very sinewy. The onion rings were undercooked - the onions left with a hard outer casing. The chips were brilliant!
John
Jun 29, 2018
Grantham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room with comfortable bed and hotel in great location.
Other Comments
Whilst the staff were very friendly and helpful there was not enough of them as they were 'worked off their feet' and service was therefore slow. The food menu choice for Mains in the Crooked Barn was very poor and not well thought out. Whilst the gardens were vast they were in need of some TLC as flower borders were very overgrown and the general upkeep of the outside areas was below par.
Linda
Jun 27, 2018
Corpusty, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very relaxing atmosphere with beautiful grounds. All staff very friendly and room spacious and containing everything required.
Raymond
Jun 23, 2018
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peace and quiet. Friendly staff. Rooms spotlessly clean. Location. Bakewell tart!!!!!
Elizabeth
Jun 22, 2018
Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff very helpful, room spacious and comfortable.
Other Comments
Access road bumpy, grass could do with cutting, paving and ponds cleaning
Mike
Jun 22, 2018
Newark, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great food in lovely surroundings.
Other Comments
The grounds are very lovely.
Angela
Jun 21, 2018
Bushey, Herts., United Kingdom
Other Comments
A. Very good hotel with friendly staff.
Janet
Jun 20, 2018
Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location and the grounds
paul
Jun 18, 2018
Bedford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The very helpful and polite staff, the food was excellent, so thank you chef!!!
Other Comments
The Ivy house was a very nice hotel, set in large grounds. Southwold was a lovely beach and area to visit.
Kathleen
Jun 17, 2018
Bicester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the gardens and lovely walks
Other Comments
green pea shoots on the fried breakfast . Where did this come from , surely not from any known recipe
Doug
Jun 16, 2018
Rochford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peace and quiet and the walks available in the countryside area
Other Comments
The bar/cafe was very pleasant and the restaurant was very enjoyable
Irene
Jun 15, 2018
King's Lynn, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Spacious room and well appointed. (Farmhouse)
Other Comments
Location in beautiful surroundings.
Richard
Apr 20, 2018
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the country walks
Margaret
Apr 16, 2018
WisbechCambs, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Large very comfortable rooms in a lovely location. Watching a barn owl hunting in the early morning in the hotel grounds.
Location right on the edge of marshes a haven for birds and wildlife.
Other Comments
Extras like ground coffee and home made biscuits on the hospitality tray were much appreciated.
Julia
Jun 14, 2018
Bakewell, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Large double bedroom with very large bathroom. Close to dining area - food very good but menu a bit limited.
Other Comments
Situated close to beautiful countryside and the Broads. The poppies at this time of the year were absolutely stunning. We would recommend a visit to How Hill (best at the weekend when the garden is open).
Janet
Jun 14, 2018
Romsey, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxed atmosphere and large grounds
Other Comments
Close to a fabulous nature reserve and the Oulton Broads
Melvin
Jun 13, 2018
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Overall comfort in a relaxed atmosphere
Other Comments
Pleasant courtyard setting but whilst the room was very good it was somewhat let down by the scruffy courtyard. A bit of attention to the courtyard would be most worthwhile.
Colin
Jun 09, 2018
Wallingford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were brilliant and managed to keep the atmosphere relaxed
Other Comments
It was just like living in a Luxurious farm with all the animals
Paul
Jun 05, 2018
Coulsdon, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Table service was a little slow. Not keen on dogs coming to breakfast
Jean
Jun 03, 2018
Stanford-le-Hope, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very peaceful and relaxing. I would like to make a suggestion that they provide comfortable garden seating near both ponds instead of just the picnic benches.
Other Comments
The food was excellent but it remained the same on each of the three days we stayed. The specials board could have had at least one different item each day. This would have added more variety.
David
Jun 02, 2018
Hertford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Crooked Barn Restaurant - the meals were delicious and beautifully presented.
Rosalind
Jun 01, 2018
Carshalton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Nice big room with good facilities
Other Comments
The food is good but the staff are very slow at dinner, bar a bit pricey! Breakfast very good!
Mrs. Geraldine
May 26, 2018
Didcot, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and chocolate biscuits in room unfortunately on the third day they were half the size!
Other Comments
Beautiful dining room food expensive for the Quality.
Jennifer
May 25, 2018
Winchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The setting was lovely by the Broads National park. Room was of good size and bathroom large and well appointed. The food and coffee were excellent.
Wiliam
May 23, 2018
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The new bar and hotel location
Denise
May 15, 2018
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the food was awsome
Other Comments
the staff were really friendly and helpful
rikki
May 15, 2018
Rochford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The dinner and breakfast werr excellent quality.
Very peaceful setting with nice garden views. O
Soodabeh
May 13, 2018
LondonLondon, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Didn't eat in the restaurant for evening meal .... felt there was little choice.
Patricia
Apr 29, 2018
Mansfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
WONDERFUL SETTING; EXCELLENT FACILITIES; VERY COMFORTABLE, WELL-APPOINTED BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS; FRIENDLY STAFF----PERFECT PLACE FOR A "GET AWAY FROM IT ALL" BREAK!
Other Comments
Perhaps some thought could be given to extending the dinner menu, with regard to the number of main courses. Some members of staff could benefit from a little more training so that they appear more assured when dealing with guests face to face--this is not a huge issue, however.
Apr 28, 2018
Ealing, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff and the ambiance.
Other Comments
A wonderful location away from the hustle and bustle of life
dave
Apr 28, 2018
Leigh on Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location. Relaxed atmosphere
Other Comments
Waiting time for meals too long
Brenda
Apr 27, 2018
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast, and location
Other Comments
The bed wasn't the comfiest iv'e slept in.
KATHLEEN
Apr 20, 2018
NORWICH, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food, the location and the fact that it was dog friendly.
Other Comments
Could be improved by having a quiet lounge area with easy chairs and low tables within easy reach of the bar.( unless we did not find it?) Otherwise excellent.
John
Apr 14, 2018
Melton Constable, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The setting is excellent
Other Comments
The Staff training is very poor, the food and accommodation is OK, sadly Lowestoft/Oulton Broad have very little to recommend them.
Geoffrey
Apr 13, 2018
Fakenham, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Cups too small otherwise very good
Liz
Apr 06, 2018
Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Accommodation excellent and lovely peace and quiet.
Apr 02, 2018
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting.
Other Comments
I was originally booked into an executive room, on arrival in the room the smell of raw sewage was overwhelming I went back to reception to complain and ask for another room. The receptionist had to speak to her supervisor, we then waited for about 20 minutes in our friends room before receiving a phone call to advise us of room change. Upon returning to reception we were moved to another room which was the honeymoon suite.
We were disappointed not to receive any apology from any of the management at the hotel especially as it was my wife’s birthday and to begin with it looked like there wasn’t any other rooms available,that is probably because you never see any management only staff members who do a magnificent job.
We did enquire about a free drink as a way of apology but was told we had been upgraded at no extra and that was it.
Andrew
Apr 01, 2018
Sandy, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Rooms
Lisa
Mar 31, 2018
Reading, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location, room ,staff
neil
Mar 20, 2018
Matlock, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was outstanding.
Other Comments
The staff were very friendly. The room was very comfortable with very comfy beds. Fabulous breakfast both days. Good location. The only issue was the approach to the hotel, the driveway needs a bit of repairing.
Christine
Mar 15, 2018
Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Accommodation,service,food very good.
Other Comments
I will definitely be back. The nicest hotel in The area. Excellent facilities and great food and service.Thank you to all the staff.
Jacqueline
Mar 13, 2018
lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxing break. Good food, high room standard. Very helpful staff
Sheridan
Mar 12, 2018
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Other Comments
The spacious room & the restaurant meal (dinner)
amanda
Feb 26, 2018
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The lovely old beamed buildings and the beautiful walks near by
Graham
Feb 26, 2018
Stowmarket, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very high quality food. All staff went out of their way to offer perfect service. Excellent value break.
Mike
Feb 22, 2018
Melksham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Spacious room, nice grounds
Friendly staff
Howard
Feb 22, 2018
Brandon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The friendliness of the staff. The bar and waiting staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Other Comments
I have allergies to dairy and eggs. The staff at the hotel couldn’t have been more helpful or accommodating in providing great choices of food. In fact, they told me to ink anything off the menu, and they would adapt it for me. Great service.
Jo
Feb 22, 2018
Chigwell, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food and restaurant area
Other Comments
It was raining so we couldn’t go around the grounds, but next time we will. Lovely location
Geoffrey
Feb 21, 2018
Ely, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The helpfulness of the staff
Other Comments
I said I wouldn't go back to the hotel. That's not because of the hotel at all, I just wasn't keen on the area
Anthony
Feb 20, 2018
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All the staff were very nice and helpful.
Other Comments
Breakfast was cold and over cook first day. Room was not clean very well and could do with a make over. Not impressed with window being cleaned why eating breakfast. As spoiled garden view.
Tim
Feb 20, 2018
Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Comfortable, clean room. Lovely walk-in shower. Food was very well presented and very tasty. Breakfast was again nicely presented and cooked to perfection.
Helen
Feb 19, 2018
TonbridgeTonbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quiet setting. Delicious food. Attentive staff
Valerie
Feb 09, 2018
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location, comfort, excellent food, lovely efficient and friendly staff and completely relaxing. Fabulous buildings with great views.
Other Comments
This is a gem of a find! So close to wonderful nature, seaside and Norfolk Broads. Very unhurried, “away from it all” atmosphere! Highly recommend! Looking forward to coming back!
David
Feb 08, 2018
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
breakfast very good and reasonable bar prices
charles
Feb 07, 2018
Frinton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room and bathroom were large and very comfortable
Other Comments
Conservatory is bright and an ideal place for a drink and relax
Bradley
Feb 07, 2018
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food and being dog friendly was great
Other Comments
Very comfortable and clean rooms
Jane
Feb 03, 2018
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Good for watching birds and for walking
Anthony
Jan 31, 2018
Arlesey, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the location and surrounding.
DEREK
Jan 27, 2018
YORK, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Lovely hotel. Lovely food
Christine
Jan 26, 2018
Runcorn, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly as well as being highly efficient. Food was exceptional!
Other Comments
The only downside was the approach road which could put some people off. In the summer I'm sure it would be OK.
Sue
Jan 26, 2018
Newmarket, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Size and comfort of bedrooms as well as tasty breakfast served in beautiful surroundings.
John
Jan 26, 2018
Royston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room, location, staff
Other Comments
The bar area was freezing and they need to address the lack of heating. Made it so uncomfortable. We ate in the bar area with our coats on. Also the entry road is full of horrendous pot holes. Wouldn't take much to rake over some of the gravel to fill them in.
Justine
Jan 11, 2018
Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything. Food was great. Wine list was good. Room and public areas were very good. Staff were very pleasant and attentive but things fell through the cracks on occasion. Would 100% recommend to others and would be very happy to return.
Donal
Dec 18, 2017
Beckenham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food
Other Comments
Nice rooms and friendly staff
Carole
Dec 15, 2017
Worthing, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Everyone so helpful - couldn't have been more accommodating!
Janet
Dec 13, 2017
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Being able to take the dog
Other Comments
Staff were very friendly and accommodating
Jeanne
Dec 05, 2017
Nr. Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We will be going back next year
Ken Molyneux
Dec 04, 2017
Bedford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent service
Other Comments
Rather cold in the conservatory area
Terry
Dec 03, 2017
saxmundham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the whole thing
Emily
Nov 28, 2017
Hoddesdon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendliness and helpfulness of ALL the staff
Carl
Nov 26, 2017
Platt, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Close to broads so nice walks.
CAROL
Nov 23, 2017
NORTHAMPTON, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovley spacious rooms
Other Comments
Good location for touring Suffolk
Emma
Nov 22, 2017
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The restaurant and food were excellent! The building invwhich the restaurant is situated is amazing - a very old threshing barn.
Other Comments
The driveway to the hotel is a gravel track, very narrow and with lots of deep potholes. Carpark is gravel covered. The gardens around the hotel were colourful (it is Autumn!) and well kept. Our room was large and comfortable, but the tiled walls in the corner by the shower were slightly mouldy, and so we kept our soap well away! The hot tap on the basin kept sticking and required some force to make it operate, but the bed was comfy and once we had adjusted the radiator thermostats, the room was warm.
William
Nov 21, 2017
Bury-St-Edmunds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location was superb
Other Comments
Limited choice for evening meal, but breakfast was great and the rooms very comfortable
Ruth
Nov 21, 2017
Ripley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
It was a lovely quiet hotel close to the A12 but you could not hear the traffic as you were in the country close to Oulton Broad. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. A credit to the hotel.
Rodney
Nov 20, 2017
Beckenham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location to broads
Stephen
Nov 20, 2017
Bures, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Great hotel could not fault it
Barry
Nov 20, 2017
Birchington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Travelzoo
Peter
Nov 19, 2017
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Really comfy rooms
Other Comments
Super stay breakfast fine but cooked breakfast could have been hotter
Debbie
Nov 15, 2017
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Stephen
Nov 13, 2017
Bures, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Standard of dinner was below average - not as expected from the information displayed on their website.
Eton
Nov 10, 2017
Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The setting right outside the national park is a lovely place to walk, the room was large and had all the amenities could need including a cafetiere with freshly ground coffee! Receptionist and staff were lovely and breakfast was one of the best I've had!
Other Comments
Was extremely happy having chosen to stay at the Ivy House County Hotel as exceeded expectation with beautiful barn building to dine in!
Tania
Nov 10, 2017
Windsor, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
It was in a lovely peaceful location and our room was spacious with a lovely view
Ann
Nov 10, 2017
Orpington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great accommodation and food very
Other Comments
Very quiet and restful
Gordon
Nov 06, 2017
Hailsham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food and the politeness of the staff
Other Comments
The room was very nice but there was an unpleasant smell from the bathroom area.
Colin
Nov 04, 2017
Hereford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food and service and provision for dogs. It can be difficult to combine all three but the Ivy House succeeded.
John
Nov 02, 2017
NorwichNorwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Position
Avril
Nov 01, 2017
Reading, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
beautiful location
margaret
Oct 31, 2017
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Its location-nice and peaceful and the very spacious comfortable room.
Other Comments
The evening meal was superb, haute cuisine, beautifully presented and cooked.
Breakfast was nice and cooked to order although service was quite slow.
Tony
Oct 30, 2017
Wickford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location
Other Comments
Food left us hungry, pretty but not much substance.
cynthia
Oct 30, 2017
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful room - excellent bathroom with perfect lighting -- hard to find at most hotels previously booked....Lovely setting
Other Comments
Easy to get to, perfect get-away
Sheila
Oct 28, 2017
Lode, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Spacious room. Friendly staff, good location.
It was just the meal that spoiled our experience we had been given to understand if was a restaurant with a good reputation and was pressed to book a table.
Other Comments
Arrived in restaurant at 7.45pm to be informed we could have Sunday lunch menu (£15.95 for 3 courses, we had a £20 food allowance) or the bar menu. Mushroom halloumi burger, the mushroom was the size of a 50 pence piece and the chips were inedible. Received apology and that desserts would be free, how does that work when we were still in food credit. Apologies when checking out however still we paid the bar bill of £9.95!
Brian
Oct 25, 2017
Ewelme, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and bedrooms.
Other Comments
Food let the hotel down. Vegetables very under cooked potatoes nearly raw had to be sent back.
Breakfast not good bacon like cardboard, sausages not cooked through. too fast service not finished
cereals before cooked course arrived.
Malcolm
Oct 25, 2017
Saint Neots, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
grounds, staff, food was good quality.
Other Comments
room size comfortable
suman
Oct 24, 2017
Hounslow, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
A really warm welcome and friendly, professional staff. Lovely quiet location, convenient for sight-seeing by car and local walks. Well kept grounds and buildings. Excellent food. Large room with comfortable bed, recently refurbished bathroom and powerful shower. Very dog-friendly.
Brent
Oct 24, 2017
London, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Lovely break, good value deal.
Christine
Oct 23, 2017
Stanford-le-Hope, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff and quiet location & atmosphere
Other Comments
If I was being picky the sticky toffee pudding was dry and the salted caramel sauce was uncooked with the sugar still noticeable granular
peter
Oct 22, 2017
hornchurch, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All aspects enjoyed from checking in to checking out! nothing was to much for any of the staff. A very relaxing hotel in beautiful surroundings with lovely walks.
Other Comments
Would have been nice to have a mini bar in our room!
Russell
Oct 22, 2017
Kent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Massive bed which was very comfy. So peaceful and quiet. Having a table and chairs outside the room in the courtyard was lovely - just a shame it was pouring with rain while we were there. Lovely one night stay.
Claire
Oct 22, 2017
Colchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Our room was in an old stable block and was very attractive and roomy.
Other Comments
The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Alan
Oct 21, 2017
Kettering, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room and extensive grounds
Other Comments
Disappointingly few choices on the menu in the Crooked Barn Restaurant. Chosen main courses were below the standard expected in a two rosette restaurant. Bland and tasteless best describes the chicken and ribeye steak.
Michael
Oct 17, 2017
Harwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
In a really good location, very peaceful
Nicholas
Oct 17, 2017
Worthing, United Kingdom
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