Thorpeness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Thorpeness House in the Clouds
Westgate Modern Thorpeness was conceived by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie in the early 20th century as a private holiday village. This is Westgate, a road off The Whinlands. The houses on the left, designed by Frederick Forbes Glennie, are all grade II listed - for listing particulars (in order away from the camera) see http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=402845&resourceID=5, http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=402846&resourceID=5 and http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=403090&resourceID=5. Across the top of the road is Westbar, designed by William Gilmour Wilson, the tower of which was built to contain a water tank. it too is grade II listed - see http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=403091&resourceID=5.
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Thorpeness beach. Keen observers will just be able to see the small hut shown in 1243631 on the right
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Boardwalk and beach, Thorpeness
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Sunset At Thorpeness Meare. An unusual feature about this mere is that punts are hires out as well as boats, seen in the foreground.
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Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

3 out of 5
Lakeside Ave, Thorpeness Leiston England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.635.707 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp2.635.707
Rp3.389.576 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leiston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (211 reviews)
Room was a little tired but very clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and very pleasant.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ethan on the front desk very good, and room upgrade lovely. But breakfast absolute shambles, no food and no service!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
The Coach House Suffolk

The Coach House Suffolk

3 out of 5
Chapel Road Lowestoft England
The price is Rp1.581.424 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
Rp1.581.424
Rp1.897.709 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lowestoft. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (545 reviews)
Very clean, friendly staff. Excellent food. Would return

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Coach House Suffolk
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The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest

3 out of 5
The Street Halesworth England
Stay at this cabin in Halesworth. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and housekeeping. Popular attractions Valley Farm Vineyards and The Cut Arts Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Amazing stay.
Amazing stay, will definitely book again for later in the year. Nice touch with essentials, tea coffee etc. we enjoyed the hot tub too. Lovely quiet area. Very clean and tidy. Thank you x

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

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Dawn Chorus Holidays

Dawn Chorus Holidays

3 out of 5
The Pines, Hall Road Beccles England
Stay at this cabin in Beccles. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Beccles Lido and Waveney Valley Leisure Centre are ...
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Horseshoe

Horseshoe

3.5 out of 5
Woodbridge England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Snape Maltings are located ...
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Leiston Abbey, old ruins and functioning music school #springfun

Leiston Abbey

Learn about the local history of Leiston with a stop at Leiston Abbey. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Leiston Abbey

Thorpeness Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Thorpeness at Thorpeness Golf Club. Amble around this quaint area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Thorpeness Golf Club

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre during your trip to Thorpeness. Discover the area's countryside and monuments.

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre