| set in a building dating from the 17th century, this warm hotel overlooking the town's market square is a 2-minute walk from the beachfront promenade and a 4-minute walk from southwold lighthouse. the cosy, individually decorated rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have square or lighthouse views. freebies include breakfast and limited parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sitting areas and/or fireplaces. there's also a refined restaurant, a casual bar and a garden terrace, along with meeting/event space. kids age 10 and under stay at no charge with an adult. room service is available
Norwich International Airport 1 hr
Southwold Museum (3 min)
Quaint museum set in a landmark cottage, providing exhibits on the town's local & natural history. National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach (26 min)
This scenic coastal area popular for walks, birdwatching & geocaching also has a tea room & shop. Walberswick Beach (17 min) Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum (16 min) Southwold Lighthouse (4 min)
Visitors can climb a spiral staircase inside this 19th-century seaside tower with panoramic views. Africa Alive! (18 min)
Sprawling, Africa-themed wildlife discovery centre, with 80 species such as rhino, lion and ostrich. Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh (12 min)
Church and history The Denes Beach (10 min) East Anglia Transport Museum (23 min)
Working trams, trolleys and buses available for rides in street setting, with exhibitions and cafe. RSPB Minsmere (27 min)
Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails and a tea room. Dunwich Museum (20 min) Dunwich Forest (31 min) Southwold Maize Maze (6 min) Southwold Pier (9 min)
Classic pier reinvented for the 21st century with local food and quirky fun for all the family. The Long Shop Museum (27 min)
18th-century factory with working steam engines & interactive exhibits on the Industrial Revolution. | 
