Ivy House Country Hotel, Lowestoft
About the Hotel
Rooms in Suffolk
Ivy House Country Hotel offers 21 guest rooms across the hotel grounds. The hotel has 10 Courtyard rooms near the main building, which houses the reception, restaurant, and bar. The property also has 11 Executive rooms in the Garden block and the Farmhouse, including a two-bathroom duplex suite. All rooms include: remote control teletext color television + Freeview, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. Executive Rooms feature luxury bathrooms with bathrobes, a bath and separate shower, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi, telephone points, a spacious work area, mineral water, and an extensive range of toiletries. The Oak Suite is a luxurious 2-story suite with a canopy bed and garden views. Twin rooms have two single beds.
Dining at Ivy House
The hotel's restaurant is in an 18th-century thatched barn overlooking the gardens, serving dishes made with local produce. Eve's Bar is suited for light bites, drinks, or relaxed dining. Guests can enjoy an intimate drink in the hayloft lounge with views across the Broad. Zak's Sunrise Cafe is near the property. The hotel serves traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes, with tea or prosecco. A festive menu, Christmas Day dinner, canapés, and wedding menus are offered.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests can walk the grounds or venture onto the broads pathways. The promenade and beaches south of Lowestoft are 5 minutes from the hotel. Local attractions, such as Africa Alive, Pleasurewood Hills, and Southwold, are within 15 minutes by car. For cinematic experiences, guests can visit Aldeburgh Cinema or Electric Picture Palace. Guests can enjoy a picnic in the hotel's grounds, play in the Somerleyton Maze, see species such as barn owls and Norfolk hawkers, and visit ' Lemur Encounters'.
Location and Access
Ivy House Country Hotel is in Lowestoft, Suffolk, with direct access onto the broads. Norwich International is 55 km away. Nearby landmarks include Suffolk Wildlife Trust (0.5 km), Lowestoft Museum (0.5 km), and Carlton Marshes (0.5 km). Southwold is accessible by a short row-boat ferry from Walberswick.
Hotel Services
Ivy House Country Hotel is a venue for conferences and weddings, with spaces like Ivy Hall that can accommodate up to 250 people. Weddings are hosted in The Crooked Barn and on the Ivy Hall lawn, with options for BBQs, hog roasts, and buffets. The hotel offers wedding coordinators, customizable menus, and recommended suppliers for decorations. It provides conference rooms with full catering options and facilities, such as flip charts, whiteboards, and LCD projectors. Pet-friendly rooms and accessible rooms are available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor