Thorpeness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Thorpeness House in the Clouds
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 Meare frozen, with dog A dog takes an interest in the snow around a frozen Meare, while 2 sea birds stand by what seems to be a small patch of open water. In the past I have seen swans acting as icebreakers but there were none to be seen on this day. To the right there is a fluffy pile on the ice, which I fear is a deceased bird, perhaps trapped by the ice.
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Thorpeness Meare at night It was totally dark - this shot is entirely lit by an overhead firework. Smoke patterns in the sky show where the previous firework burst. Many spectators insist on getting a close view in overloaded rowing boats. The Meare is a man made boating lake, made from a marsh as part of the holiday village development in the early part of 20th century.
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Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

3 out of 5
Lakeside Ave, Thorpeness Leiston England
The price is 4.027.746 ₫ per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
4.027.746 ₫
4.833.295 ₫ total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (207 reviews)
We had a very comfortable stay in a very spacious and clean room. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Both the breakfasts and dinners were absolutely delicious and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend a stay at this charming hotel.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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! (1,004 reviews)
Nice room and facilities. Evening meal was lovely but breakfast let it down.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 2.535.869 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.535.869 ₫
3.043.186 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (528 reviews)
Fantastic service from all the staff couldn’t fall our state whatsoever not that I wanted to

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Coach House Suffolk
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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 Ellough Park Raceway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Excellent stay in wonderful shephards hut cosy and warm very relaxing getaway Thanks so much

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2023

Dawn Chorus Holidays
Mollett's Farm

Mollett's Farm

3.5 out of 5
Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England
Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby.
Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

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Lodge 47

Lodge 47

4 out of 5
Ipswich England
Stay at this golf cottage in Ipswich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Suffolk Yacht Harbor and Area 25 Skatepark are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Cosy well appointed cabin home located close enough to Ipswich and services but far enough away to be quiet, secluded and relaxing. Perfect for myself for the 2 week stay. Thanks! I hope to return.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

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Popular places to visit

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

Cities near Thorpeness

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Aldeburgh

Leiston Abbey, old ruins and functioning music school #springfun

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Church Farm, Aldringham
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Aldringham