Sutherland House

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sutherland House

With historical features dating back to 1455, Sutherland House is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Southwold. Decorated with a delicate blend of Victorian and Georgian furnishings, it has free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. The stylish, contemporary rooms at Sutherland House each have a TV and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. With an emphasis on fresh fish, the award-winning 2-AA rosette restaurant serves a delightful menu using locally-sourced ingredients. This unique adult only restaurant with rooms is just a short 10-minute stroll along the promenade from Southwold Pier. Adnams Brewery, famous for its cask ales is also just a 3-minute walk away. A little further outside the seaside town of Southwold is Africa Alive African Animal Adventure, a 15-minute journey in the car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, cleanliness clearly very high on the agenda, excellent shower room, feather pillows, comfort was excellent, not stingy on coffee / tea facilities including cafetière, decorating has been done by somebody with taste, generally an...”
Dennis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky but nice! Always feel welcome and valued. Perfect position to explore Southwold.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old hotel, great location & a beautiful bath!”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building right on the High Street. Lovely big comfortable bed and huge bathroom. We ate in the restaurant in the evening, amazing food and wine followed by a delicious breakfast the next morning, all served with great service.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I really enjoyed the breakfast. There was a good choice of cooked dishes like Greek eggs so not just the standard options.”
Gail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My friend and I visited the lovely Southwold for two days, and we chose Sunderland House for the price and location. We were emailed and messaged clear and easy parking and access instructions. The location was fantastic right in the heart of...”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Garden Room was delightful, with its own little patio; unfortunately we weren't able to take advantage of that because it was raining but the room was spacious and comfortable. The dinner was really excellent - a good range of fish, not...”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely character building in a great location. Clean with tea/coffee facilities. Friendly/helpful cleaning staff. We booked the small double and that’s what it was.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in the heart of Southwold Extremely comfortable bed Lovely little garden area right outside the room”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant location, right in the centre of the village. Very comfy and spacious bedroom with a separate sitting room. Great shower.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Sutherland House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

There is no front desk at this property. Before arrival, guests will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information.

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

To make additions to your stay such as breakfast reservation please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.

To Book the evening restaurant please visit open table or the hotels website and follow the link to the live diary, Please note that the restaurant is closed all day Monday and Sunday. If you are unsure if your dates are included, please contact the property for details. Please note that supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and are paid separately..

Please inform Sutherland House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.