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Guide to Budget Breaks in Suffolk

Who ever said that a fun weekend away had to be expensive? With all of the scenic countryside, parks, museums, galleries and libraries that Suffolk has to offer, entertainment and activities do not need to leave you out of pocket. If you are looking for a weekend break on a budget, there are a great many hotel options available for you to choose from across the whole of Suffolk.

The King’s Head Hotel is centrally located in the Suffolk market town of Beccles, and is a 16th Century coaching inn overlooking the main town square. The King’s Head offers weekend break accommodation on a budget, with breakfast included, and in the evening serves simple food and quality beers.

The Bell Inn in Diss is a family-run country hotel, within easy access of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, and makes a wonderful weekend break venue for those of you looking to have a relaxing and peaceful stay. There are 8 en suite rooms available, with prices ranging from £45.00-75.00. Guests may dine in The Chimes restaurant, well-known for serving the finest English & Continental delights using fresh local ingredients, or enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal in the bar.

The Royal Court Hotel is a comfortable yet affordable hotel situated close to Lowestoft city centre, with excellent access to the attractions and award winning beaches of the East Coast. Ideal for both holiday makers and trades professionals alike, the hotel offers practical 20 single, double and family rooms, free parking, and a relaxed lounge and pool table area.

The Days Inn in Haverhill (close to Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket), is a modern hotel providing highest-quality rooms at most reasonable rates. Amongst the rooms available are kings, doubles, twins, family suites and rooms with disabled access. All rooms come with a Continental Breakfast included, at rates begin at a mere £49.50.

Brandon House Hotel in Brandon has a collection of 37 bedrooms, 12 of which are budget rooms making them the perfect choice for a wallet-friendly weekend break. The bedrooms are all furnished to a high standard and include all the facilities for a comfortable stay, such as spacious bathrooms with bath and shower, satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities and room service. The hotel is also pet friendly. Brandon House offers a variety of affordable meals from its two restaurants, with prices starting at £5.95 for a main, and £3.50 for a starter or dessert.

If visiting Felixstowe for the weekend, book into the Hotel Elizabeth Orwell to receive the highest quality service for the smallest of budgets. The Elizabeth Orwell, like many of the Elizabeth hotels, has links with a colourful history and its own distinctive identity – you may even find yourself not wanting to leave the hotel for the whole weekend!

If you are looking to spend a weekend away, or on business, in Ipswich, here are a number of options to suit your budget.

The Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell is a comfortable hotel hosting a number of rooms to choose from, including Executive Rooms. These rooms, complete with laptop safes, are the perfect solution for weekend business trips. The hotel also has a selection of meeting and banqueting rooms, with wireless internet access available in public areas for a small nominal cost. There is even an on-site gym to unwind in after a hard day’s work.

The Ipswich North Premier Inn is conveniently located on the A14 with easy access to Felixstowe, Lavenham and, of course, Ipswich town centre. This is the best place to stay if you are interested in spending the weekend discovering Constable Country. The Inn has 90 rooms, a restaurant, and rooms and facilities for disabled guests, along with a friendly team of staff and a 24 hour reception.

The White Horse, in Risby, features a 500-year-old coaching inn, on-site restaurant and a large beer garden, with 7 rooms available for the weekend. The inn is located 4 miles (6.4 km) from Bury St Edmunds, 8 miles (12.9 km) from Newmarket and a 25-minute drive from Cambridge – making it the ideal budget spot for access to local attractions.

Hill Lodge in Sudbury is a family-run hotel close to Sudbury town centre and all local amenities, offering hotel rooms on a budget. It has a Wedding and Civil Partnership license, to cater for couples who have eloped for the weekend!

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