Ivy House Country Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (336 reviews)
Ivy Lane , Lowestoft , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good food
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service
Breakfast variety lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Some negative comments regarding smell and cleanliness were noted.
Service
8.5
Overall, the staff were friendly and helpful, despite some instances of poor management response.
Location
9.04
Reviewers appreciated the stunning location and beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.99
General comments indicated that rooms were lovely and well-appointed, with some minor issues noted.
Amenities
8.02
Facilities were generally good, though there were some concerns about noise from equipment.
Value for Money
8.48
Many reviewers felt the hotel provided good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Breakfast received mixed reviews, with both good and poor feedback.
Overall Experience
8.5
Despite some issues, many guests expressed a willingness to return, highlighting a generally positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-30 14:21

Property Description

Tranquil Broadside Setting and Beautiful Country Gardens
Escape to a serene retreat tucked at the end of a leafy driveway. Unwind amidst picturesque country gardens, offering a peaceful ambiance for your stay.

Charming 18th Century Thatched Barn Restaurant
Indulge in a culinary experience at our restaurant housed in a historic thatched barn. Savor creatively crafted dishes using fresh, local ingredients while overlooking the stunning gardens.

Convenient Location and Easy Access
Each uniquely designed room provides easy access to Oulton Broad's attractions. With direct access to the main road, exploring the area is effortless.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of tranquility, culinary delight, and convenience? Book your stay at our hidden gem now.

Important information:

The restaurant on site is currently not open / available.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 336 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.02
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Mediocre
Pros:

If I ran a hotel I would want its location and the reception and other facilities adequately signposted. And above all I would not want the driveway up to it to be a third rate farm track with massive potholes that fill with water when it rains heavily and with no adequate external lighting

Cons:

See above
Rooms were functional but no more than that
Receptionist was polite but not welcoming

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
1
Never again!!!!!!!!!! what a complete waste of £95.
Pros:

Very very little, apart from the gardens.

Only a dreary continental breakfast would have been provided at a cost of £12-50 each !!!!!! NO restaurant on site.

Cons:

As a consultant I used to work in various top class 4/5 star hotels in & around London, however my honest opinion of this establishment is that its not a 'hotel', more a Conference Center with rooms for weddings.
'What did we like',?........ Very very little, apart from the gardens. It did not fill us with any sense or hope of a cozy start to our break, in what we had expected to be a 'Country House Hotel'!!!!! especially after being expected to drive down the only entrance which WAS literally a very potholed dirt CART TRACK that necessitated the constant stopping of our car to remove HUGE logs that intruded across the track.
TV not working correctly needing constant attention, NO restaurant meant any food stuffs needed by a guest had to be UBERED into the room & eaten on bedroom tables. Only one member of staff available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! evenings & daytime,

Only after we complained about the dark smelly first room with dreadful beds offered to us, did the member of staff move us to another 'acceptable' room that did have a good quality bathroom, but a lacklustre supply of washing soaps.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
Love it 100%
Pros:

Loved my stay it was like living home from home

Cons:

Every thing the wild life i see.the quiet of the gardens.
The beauitful scene of the whole hotel

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
H
Haynes • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Huge room

Cons:

Road/track entrance

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • gb
5
Overall a good stay
Pros:

Location was good too good staff very good.

Cons:

Mattress was sunk in middle needs replacing asap

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • gb
5
Second visit in complete contrast to my first when the hotel was welcoming and comfortable with an excellent breakfast.
Pros:

Location very close to the Broads
Room spacious
Comfortable bed.

Cons:

No breakfast supplied
Very poor WiFi in the room
Communal dining area not available
Cost more for less facilities than previous stay.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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carl • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
4
Ok, but very outdated rooms
Pros:

Lovely location, clean bedsheets, friendly staff.

Cons:

The rooms are so outdated, my room smelled of old place, the carpets are stained. The hotel is in such a lovely location, but the rooms are so old.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
7
OK stay with potential for improvement
Pros:

It was quiet, friendly staff and close to Oulton Broad and not far to drive to the nearby beaches

Cons:

The pot-holed narrow dirt road to the property. No food available on site. Mattress ok but could be better. The toilet seat wouldn't stay up and the cleaner was already aware of this and said it had been reported. No seating around gardens as shown in advert pictures.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
1
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
5
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sheelagh • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable staff very helpful
Pros:

The room was lovely and the the ground is stunning very close to town 😁

Cons:

The road going to the property part is unmade and very bumpy

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Florence • extended_group • gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Stay was comfortable with quiet peaceful location and close to the broads

Cons:

The property could have one more bath facility especially when you have friends and family of more than 8people stay together
If the travel plan delays for an hour check out time could have been allowed free of cost as we took just 50mts extra
Breakfast would be great to start

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Chafer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Quick easy check in

Cons:

Access road full of deep potholes needs urgent repairs

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
5
Did the job for one night
Pros:

Everything on the outside looked nice.

Cons:

Rooms were dated and one had musty damp smell.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee