Sutherland House - Southwold

$$$$||View on mapSouthwold, United Kingdom56 High Street, Southwold, United Kingdom, IP18 6DN|
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Sutherland House - Southwold
56 High Street, Southwold, United Kingdom, IP18 6DN·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.5
Free WiFi9.4
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Couples74%
Families10%
Solo9%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.5
Free WiFi9.4
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Couples74%
Families10%
Solo9%
Groups7%

Historic Adult-Only Hotel with Award-Winning Seafood Dining in Southwold

Amenities & Facilities

Sutherland House is an adult-only hotel with private entrances for each accommodation, offering guests exclusive access to their rooms. The hotel retains original features such as elm floorboards and pargetted ceilings, creating a setting that blends Victorian and Georgian furnishings with contemporary design. Guests can relax in the garden or use the express check-in/check-out service for a streamlined stay.

Rooms & Suites

The stylish rooms at Sutherland House Hotel include the Duke of York's Bedroom with an ornate 15th-century ceiling, the John Sutherland Suite with separate lounge, and the Garden Room with its own patio. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom featuring either a free-standing double-ended slipper bath or a walk-in shower. The John Sutherland Suite offers a large living area with sofa, TV, and views over Southwold's rooftops, church, and lighthouse.

Dining

The hotel's 2-AA Rosette award-winning restaurant focuses on fresh seafood, with dishes such as monkfish en croute and mackerel scotch egg made from locally-sourced ingredients. The intimate dining room seats approximately 20 guests, and the chef, Kinga, visits each table after service to discuss the meal. Breakfast is served from a menu with options like Suffolk breakfast with homemade black pudding and eggs royale.

Location & Surroundings

Sutherland House in Southwold is a 10-minute stroll along the promenade from Southwold Pier and a 3-minute walk from Adnams Brewery on the high street. Guests can explore the nearby Dunwich Beach or drive 15 minutes to Africa Alive African Animal Adventure. The hotel sits in the center of Southwold, providing easy access to local shops, pubs, and the seafront.

Guest Experience

The Sutherland House Hotel & Restaurant is run by husband-and-wife team Andy and Kinga, who manage front-of-house and kitchen respectively. Guests can enjoy a private arrival via key code access and a welcome drink of Sutherland House own-label English sparkling wine. The hotel offers fine dining experiences with a dedicated whisky flight menu and a wine list that includes a well-priced white Rioja.

  • Historic Building: Dates back to 1455 with original features from that era
  • Dining: 2-AA Rosette restaurant specializing in fresh local seafood
  • Rooms: Includes Duke of York's Bedroom with 15th-century ceiling
  • Location: 10-minute walk to Southwold Pier, 3 minutes to Adnams Brewery
  • For: Adults-only, couples seeking fine dining and historic charm
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Fireplace
Deluxe King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Fireplace
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Adults only
Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Sports activities

Cycling

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Dining

  • Restaurant

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Sutherland House

💵 Lowest room price 112 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 39.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Norwich International, NWI

Location

56 High Street, Southwold, United Kingdom, IP18 6DN
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56 High Street, Southwold, United Kingdom, IP18 6DN
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Lighthouse
Southwold Lighthouse
100 yd
Church
St Edmund's Church
100 yd
Museums
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room
100 yd
Buckenham House 81 High Street 81 High St
Buckenham Galleries
100 yd
Sole Bay Brewery East Green
Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience
100 yd
Restaurant
Sutherland House
0 yd
Restaurant
The Cornish Bakery
100 yd
Restaurant
Adnams Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Shoeme Balti house
100 yd
Restaurant
Tiptree Tea Room
100 yd
Restaurant
Black Olive Delicatessen
100 yd
Restaurant
The Crown
100 yd
Restaurant
Squiers of Southwold
100 yd
Restaurant
Buckenham Coffee House
100 yd

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