The Scole Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1001 reviews)
Ipswich Road , Scole , GB

Free

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Issues with cleanliness noted, including dirty fingerprints on wine glasses.
Service
8.75
Staff received high praise for friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
8.25
Well positioned for visiting nearby villages.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms described as comfortable and clean, but some issues with specific amenities.
Amenities
6.75
WiFi issues reported; otherwise amenities like coffee machines were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.25
Overall decent, but some values questioned due to service issues.
Food and Beverage
6.25
Complaints about main meals being unsatisfactory and limited breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.25
Mixed feelings; good experiences balanced with significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:47

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Original Features: Step back in time at this 17th-century coaching inn with a hand-carved staircase and a hand-painted sundial.

Cozy Atmosphere: Enjoy the ambiance of the bar with its two magnificent fireplaces, reputedly the largest in East Anglia, while savoring cask ales and a variety of fine wines.

Luxurious Accommodation: Retreat to en-suite bedrooms, many featuring fireplaces and lavish four-poster beds, blending historic charm with modern comfort.

Uncover the historic charm and modern comforts of The Scole Inn, ideally located near Diss. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that pet can only be accommodated in some of the standard double and twin rooms. Pets are not allowed in the superior rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1001 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 6.75
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 6.25
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Gene • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Traffic noise at night

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Tendai • couple • gb
1
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
2
Pros:

Location nice staff

Cons:

Food and being charged incorrectly

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
A beautiful, historic venue
Pros:

The staff were great, our room very comfortable and clean (though a little tired) and our evening meal very tasty and well presented. Lots of onsite parking. The open fireplaces are delightful features.

Cons:

The breakfast offer was not especially extensive and they had run out of a couple items. The full English was, however, freshly cooked and very enjoyable.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ken • extended_group • gb
1
Apart from the friendly staff, the accommodation was awful. An experience not to be repeated.
Pros:

Location and old character building, a coaching inn with huge potential that has seen better days.

Cons:

The room was in a dark, damp, tacky, poorly ventilated and badly converted stables. There was a nasty smell that remained the whole night that l put down to the damp conditions or from the old carpet. The cleaning was surface height only, all around the back and under the bed looked as if it hadn't been cleaned for years. The bathroom was in need of repair, skirting boards cracked and in need of paint, wall tiles broken and black mould in the grouting.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
2
Sorry won’t be returning neither will I recommend this establishment
Pros:

The building is just beautiful. One member of staff was excellent

Cons:

Not very clean, but acceptable. The great disappointment was the staff with the exception of one gentleman, they were poorly trained and were totally unmotivated. At breakfast they didn’t have salmon for the eggs royal so I had a bun with fried bacon, a poached egg and some sort of sauce. When we were registering I resented giving you my credit card details in case we damaged the room. I have never ever had this treatment and I have travelled all over world. I gather because I complained we were put in a small room at the far end of the top floor. Can I suggest you put the departure email wording through AI as it typifies the whole unwelcoming attitude of this building

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

You cancelled my reservation last minute, due to Maintenance ? which caused me a lot of inconvenience as the rest of my party had reservation with you.
You could have given me more notice.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

BIG Clean room & EXCEPTIONALLY Good value for money.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
5
Ok for a one night stop over , poor breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful Building

Cons:

Small bed , poor Breakfast , a rotten banana left on top of some apples, not an appetising sight. Stale bread for toasting. Full English breakfast, very average.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
1
We didn’t stay - definitely would not recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Tired, dirty, poor state of repair. Charged £10 for early checkin 1 hour before even though the room was ready. Went to room and although four poster premium room not of a premium standard. Sat on bed and uncomfortable and creaked and room equally tired and unclean. Decided not to stay and checked out as so bad. Worst hotel we have attempted to stay in. An extortionate rate for the calibre of property. Lost money for our stay but would not have been comfortable staying in room allocated.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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KAREN • couple • gb
6
The Greek food in the restaurant was good. The breakfast let the hotel down. Previous years it has been much better. My
Pros:

It was good for one night stay.

Cons:

It is difficult to get cabs into Diss and nearby

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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C • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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lee • solo_traveller • gb
3
acceptable if you don't want wifi and a tv signal
Cons:

wifi
tv signal
breakfast value
breakfast options

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Historic hotel
Pros:

Historic building and decor. Comfortable bedroom.

Cons:

No staff apparently at first so didn't know what the set up was.
Cooked breakfast good. Cereal choice poor only cocopops and rice Krispies. No fruit, limited yoghurt. Coffee machine looked broken but apparently working just had no milk.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Teighan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The ambience and friendliness of staff

Cons:

Nothing..

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee