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 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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Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

3 out of 5
Lakeside Ave, Thorpeness Leiston England
The price is 3.715.713 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
3.715.713 ₫
4.812.733 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (209 reviews)
Lovely clean room, friendly staff, great food in Braid Bar and Ogilvies…

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice food and good facilities. Nice spa. Value for money

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 2.194.040 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.194.040 ₫
2.632.848 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (539 reviews)
Room was clean Staff very friendly and helpful Nice location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Coach House Suffolk
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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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Mollett's Farm
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 ...
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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 relaxing 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

Long Shop Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Long Shop Museum in Leiston. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Long Shop Museum

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