In the 1920's the legendary James Braid laid outthe 18-hole, 6241-yard heathland golf course at Thorpeness Golf Club, Suffolkwhich today boasts the reputation of being one of the best of its kind in thecountry.

Set amongst the coastal heathland, the golf courseoffers a tough challenge for all levels of players.  This Suffolkgolf course winds through silver birch, pine trees, gorse and heather and wasdescribed by the Sunday Telegraph Golfing Guide as ?Reminiscent of the inlandglories of Sunningdale and Woodhill Spa?.

The course and club are set within the veryindividual village of Thorpeness, a uniquemock-Tudor seaside holiday village created nearly a century ago by thearchitect, barrister and play-write Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie.  In addition to the hotel and golf club, thereis a 1930's country club, a 65 acre ?Swallows and Amazons? Meare (lake) and thevery quirky ?House in the Clouds?.

Thorpeness golf course is, in fact, an integralpart of the 3 star Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club and is situated in a peacefullocation next to the Meare, only 5 minutes? walk from the beach.  As soon as you arrive, you can't help butleave the stresses of everyday life behind you. Offering traditional hospitality throughout the year and operating tothe highest of standards, facilities include thirty spacious and comfortablebedrooms, some with new bathrooms, many of which have views of the Meare or thegolf course.

The relaxing and stylish lounge overlooks thelandscaped gardens leading down to the Meare boating lake and open fires inwinter provide a warm cosy feel.  Thehotel's bar and restaurant have been refurbished, introducing a warm and subtlemarriage of the contemporary with the traditional.

The ideal way for golfers to enjoy the big skiesand unspoilt coast is to take a golf break at the Thorpeness Hotel.  Throughout the year they offer short breakswhere you can meet the challenge of this wonderful course whilst also enjoyingcomfortable accommodation, great food and a friendly bar.

Only two miles along the coast from stylish andfashionable Aldeburgh, Thorpeness is great for a Summer break.  Either to play golf on an inclusive packageor for a more flexible visit, stay on bed and breakfast rates and add golf andmeals as required.

Dinner may be taken in the restaurant or choose alighter meal from the new Patio Bar menu. On warm days dine al fresco on the terrace.  A children's menu is available for our youngguests.

Boating on the Meare, cycling along the coast andplaying tennis are alternatives to golf. The hotel offers both boat and cycle hire and free tennis excluding Julyand August.