The Scole Hotel

Hotels
Eviivo
8.2 (122 reviews)
The Street, Scole, Diss, England, IP21 4DR , Diss , GB

Facilities

Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Garden
Karaoke
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good facilities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.59
Several reviews mentioned cobwebs and untidy areas within the hotel.
Service
9.06
Staff were described as friendly and welcoming, but some service issues noted.
Location
9.6
Generally positive sentiment regarding the nice setting and character of the building.
Room Quality
7.55
Issues with comfort, such as firm pillows and malfunctioning lights, were mentioned.
Amenities
8.58
Amenities included in the stay but were not consistently adequate, like insufficient coffee supplies.
Value for Money
8.54
Overall value rated fairly, despite some service and cleanliness drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
6.59
Dining experience mentioned numerous problems, such as cold food and lack of options.
Overall Experience
9.06
Despite various issues, guests generally found their stay enjoyable, with potential for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:58

Property Description

Discover a charming retreat at The Scole Hotel, where comfort and leisure blend seamlessly.

Recreational Amenities
Unleash your competitive spirit on the nearby golf course, or unwind with engaging activities like karaoke. Enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and recreation right at your fingertips.

Dining Delights
Savor mouthwatering meals at our restaurant, or indulge in sweet treats at the cafe. Wrap up your evening with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, ensuring your palate is well catered for throughout your stay.

Business Convenience
Whether you’re hosting a conference or an intimate meeting, our versatile event facilities and business center meet every professional need. Plus, complimentary internet access keeps you connected.

Book your memorable stay at The Scole Hotel today!

Important information:

  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NWI

Property Policies

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 122 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 6.59
Overall Experience: 9.06
A
Adam
10
Pros:

Staff members very friendly and helpful, room in great condition, nice and clean place.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
K
Kath
10
Pros:

Amazing staff, room and parking excellent

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Michael
6
Pros:

Parking easy and welcoming staff.

I found the pillows on the bed really uncomfortably and firm. The pillow case was like sand paper I never right reviews but this needed a mention.

The tv remote also hardly worked and you have to operate at uncomfortable angles.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
R
Rosemary
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed, good facilities.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
M
Martin
8
Pros:

The tasteful decoration and use of combining the original building's character with modern

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
W
Wayne partner
6
Pros:

Nice setting and grand building. Not that clean.
Room front door wouldn’t open more than quarter of the way as catching on carpet. No toilet roll so asked at reception desk and they managed to get 1 roll from their toilet. Lots of cob webs in the room, light in storage cupboard didn’t work so struggled to see our clothes etc after hz hung them
Up. The shaving light didn’t work and the wall mounted shaving mirror was do lie I had to bend down for a shave.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
J
Julie
8
Pros:

Pet friendly with a garden to walk the dogs

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
M
Martin
2
Hotel Dispicable
Pros:

What can I say.The negatives.Courtyard untidy on arrival 2 staff outside smoking,one had feet on the table.In the Nelson Suite large but drab miss match furniture room stifling broken sash cord on only window managed to force open used book to prop open,kettle lead too short had to place kettle on floor stale water in coffee machine no bath robes in room as advertised ironing board inadequate Bed creaking lumpy and pillow cases tatty with the stuffing coming out shower inadequate no pressure Asked for another room,none available booked evening meal no pie or steak available my sausage and mash arrived cold with congealed gravy and broccoli spears to break your teeth on sent food back waiter admitted there were issues,dead right there,Breakfast well !!! Milk jug filthy,no hot water urn,no orange juice,no fruits,yogurts if you don’t like coco pops you are stuffed,asked for cornflakes and more orange juice which they didn’t have the bacon could be used to make a saddle,consequently cancelled breakfast following day and had dinner at the White Hart at Roydon first class which is more than I can say for the Scole inn.Atrocious place and I would not recommend to anyone under any circumstances,not the luxury stay as we we led to believe it would be,We were glad to leave.,Oh and housekeeping was non existent dust all over the place,second day didn’t tuck in bottom bed sheet or clean toilet shower gel dispenser left empty

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
S
Simon
8
Lovely place, needs some fine tuning
Pros:

Lovely building, great staff and great breakfast but a little bit more attention to detail required.
We had a lovely room, but arrived slightly early and were told under no circumstance could be check in early, even though the room was ready, without paying a £10 an hour early check in charge. Suddenly an extra £20, thankfully the room was very nice, and pretty clean but could have done with some attention, the bathroom door wouldn't stay closed without something up against it.
Next morning there were no side plates for toast, salt on the tables but no pepper, there were two young ladies/girls waitressing, one seemed rushed of her feet, the other seemed to not be doing much, whoever is managing staff needs to just give the staff a little bit more training, basics, like put out the salt and pepper, put out side plates, give out cups and saucers, or mugs, just a mug would have been fine.
Overall a great stay but needs a bit of fine tuning.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Beautiful old Inn
Pros:

Staff were friendly. Beautiful old Inn. Cobwebs about the place.
Coffee at breakfast was luke warm and not a filled cup. All the side plates in the breakfast room had a chip in them. Food was good.
A light needs putting on the corner of the spiral stairs going up to rooms 18&19. Room 19 needs a backed chair placed in the room. 2 could be placed by the window. Only had bed to sit upon to read the paper, but we needed back support.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
D
david friends
10
Pros:

Staff brilliant m! Lovely hotel

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
O
Otto
8
Pros:

If you’re driving, it’s an excellent quiet location for all routes. A taxi into Diss is £8-£10.
However, the 25 minute walk to Diss is not recommended. The pavement is next to a very busy, narrow road. Neither is the walk to the 24-hour M&S food/ petrol station. There is no pavement beside a busy dual carriageway.
Scole is lovely. Walking anywhere far is a nightmare. You need a car!

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
D
Douglas partner
8
Pros:

a very old property with fascinating history which is not emphasised. when we visited only 1 staff member at dinner who did very well for being a relatively new start. unfortunately the restaurant wasn't open when we visited and only the bar menu was available no warning given about restaurant closure. Having said that the menu was adequate.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
G
Gavin
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great hotel with very helpful staff who go that little bit further to make your stay better.

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
K
Kevin partner
6
Pros:

Twin room was in an out building, the bed was comfy and the shower (in bath) was good. Let down by poor WiFi and a bathroom mirror only good for anyone 5ft 8 or less. If you have a fear of spiders this is not a good room. I counted 6 large spiders.

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
G
Gordon
4
Pros:

The mattress was an item of torture with broken and weak springs. The room had a discarded bottle on the floor, dead flies on the window sill and most of the time the television would not work. The bathroom had severe need of corners cleaning. The towels and bedding were fine and tea/coffee facilities were very good. Not quite a complete disaster but I won't be back.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
T
Tim
8
Pros:

It is

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
K
Karl family
8
Pros:

Nice hotel. Cheap and cheerful. WiFi was naff and no air con but lovely staff.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
P
Paul
6
Pros:

A

2025-05-26 via Nuitee
T
Terence family
10
Pros:

The property is very old (16th century)and full of character.
Each and every member of staff that we met during our 2 day stay were very friendly, attentive and welcoming.
The food was great.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee