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Rectory Manor

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Around 4 miles from Sudbury, Rectory Manor offers provides elegant rooms with beautiful garden views. With a swimming pool and tennis court, it also offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have private bathrooms, with either a bath, shower or both. Cooked and continental breakfast is served in the dining room, which looks out over the garden. There is an honesty bar in the drawing room. Rectory Manor is around 15 miles from Bury St Edmunds, and 20 miles from Ipswich, where attractions include Christchurch Mansion, New Wolsey Theater and the Ipswich Transport Museum. Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, the artist’s former home, is around 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location and to get to use the pool was wonderful”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room was in the "stables". The accommodation was first class, including a very comfortable bed! Breakfast was a delight with the highest quality produce, a great start to the day. My wife enjoyed the kippers !! The main house stood in...”
Amy
United States United States
“Lovely bedroom comfy bed, with a claw foot tub in the bathroom, fantastic conversations with hosts and staff, great breakfast, successful car charge, we swam and played tennis, and a little piano too! Next time we will be staying more than one night!”
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is stunning, so much history and a wonderful host. Frank is amazing, and made us feel so welcome and comfortable.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really good reception from the owner and excellent room, full of character. A real gem”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and the grounds and the free roaming dogs”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful authentic and welcoming. Cyrus was attentive and breakfast delicious.”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Character, location, staff. The whole experience was most enjoyable.”
Baturhan
Turkey Turkey
“We had an amazing stay at Rectory Manor Hotel. The interior was so cozy, warm and beautifully designed and the owner was incredibly welcoming and attentive. Frank shared so many fascinating stories and information about the hotel and the area and...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a fantastic room, full of character, beautifully presented, lots of thoughtful touches and immaculately clean. Staff were really friendly and there was a lovely big living room to use. A log fire at breakfast was a nice addition and the...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 190 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Rectory Manor is hosted by our wonderful butler, Tom, who will look after you during your stay.

Property info

A member of The Historic Houses Association (The book of Psalms was was written here), Rated 5 Stars, Grade II listed. Rectory Manor is a historic house, offering Bed and Breakfast in the style of a boutique hotel. Rated by Travel Myth as amongst the Top 5 Luxury places to stay in Suffolk and the best boutiaue place to stay near Lavenham. Endorsed by Sawdays and Wolsey Lodges. Rated "EXCELLENT" by Tripadvisor. Rectory Manor has won the Gold Award (the highest accolade) from the official tourist board every year since 2015. It has been chosen by Tatler Magazine as one of the 12 smartest B&B's in the country and according to Trivago, Rectory Manor is also the highest reviewed five star proerty in the rgion as well.

Neighborhood info

Located in a conservation area surrounded by thatched cottages, just minutes from the centres of Lavenham, Sudbury and Long Melford in Suffolk. The property is surrounded by extensive gardens, a swimming pool and tennis court to create the perfect setting to unwind. Rectory Manor is recommended by Country Living Magazine!

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of Rectory Manor

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rectory Manor of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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