The Shipwreck Loft

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Shipwreck Loft in Ipswich offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies with river views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoying outdoor furniture and sofa beds. The property features an outdoor seating area and balconies, perfect for leisure and socialising. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free on-site private parking, menus for special diets, and family rooms. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hypoallergenic bedding, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located 93 km from London Stansted Airport, The Shipwreck Loft is near IP-City Centre (16 km), Ipswich Station (17 km), and Colchester Castle (45 km). Other attractions include Flatford (28 km) and Colchester Zoo (50 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean room , staff were all helpful , had a pleasant stay”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely clean,modern room with glass doors leading to a balcony overlooking Felixstowe Port and Harwich and Shotely Marina...in heaven”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location good lovely looking out over the port area from our wonderful balcony Absolutely loved the shower it was powerful and hot The room was spotless Didnot eat at the bar but had a good menu.”
Anton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to the marina, ideal for staying before an early morning boat trip. Good sized room, clean, fairly modern”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“With friendly staff, a clean and comfortable room and great views, we had a lovely stay.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location overlooking Felixstowe and Harwich. My girlfriend and I took the train to Harwich Town and then it was a short walk to get the ferry to Shotley. Excellent way to get there. Breakfast is not included, but they open for breakfast in...”
Stokes
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is lovely, the room was clean and had everything you would need and our hosts were very friendly.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff, location, restaurant/bar & accommodation all excellent. Clean, relaxing, peaceful, nice atmosphere, will definitely book again.”
Silviya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice, small hotel, very clean, great views and kind staff. We enjoyed very much our stay.”
Mel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Can't fault it really, very relaxing enjoyable stay. Would return again for longer than 2 nights to explore the area”

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Please note that all distances mentioned are "as the crow flies". Harwich and Felixstowe maybe only a mile across the water but they are both at least a 40 minute drive away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Shipwreck Loft takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £350 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$466. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Shipwreck Loft 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of £350 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.