Gunton Hall

Gunton Hall, Suffolk

Surrounded by 55 acres of Suffolk woodland, gardens and a lake, Gunton Hall has a distinctly rural feel while being within walking distance of the beach. This relaxing seaside destination is in driving distance of the Norfolk Broads or the famous village of Southwold.

Accommodation choices range from historic rooms to lodges or chalets in the gardens. The village square, leisure centre, dance floor and pitch and putt course provide a sociable atmosphere with a variety of complimentary activities.

Fact sheet

Location: Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Gunton Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DF

Total no of rooms: 212 (20 Garden Lodge suites, 5 Garden Lodge rooms, 14 Premier Chalets – inclusive of 4 easily accessible chalets, 25 Premier Suite Chalets, 3 Willow Cottage suites & 2 Willow Cottage rooms, 6 Royale Rooms, 143 Standard Chalets)

Hotel: Gunton Hall has a distinctly rural feel. It’s within walking distance of the beach, but surrounded by Suffolk woodland. Accommodation ranges from six luxury rooms, which are within the original historic building, to 206 lodges and chalets dotted around the gardens. There is a dining room and show lounge, an indoor sports hall, swimming pool, bubble pool and a sauna and steam room.

Garden space: 55 acres of secluded woodland and walled gardens with a large lake, pitch and putt course and sociable village square for playing games.

The Lambert Lounge: Open for afternoon tea, hot and cold drinks, lunch, and cake throughout the day, plus quizzes and pre-dinner entertainment.

The Rosewood Restaurant: A spacious restaurant serving breakfast and three-course evening meals with both buffet and à la carte waiter service from the Market Kitchen. Caters for up to 348 guests.

The Lakeside Pavilion: The main entertainment venue of the hotel, boasting a grand stage and dance floor.

Interesting facts:

  • Settlement on this location dates back to the Vikings.
  • Ornamental woodlands have been here since the 19th century.
  • Built as a family home in 1810 and became a holiday village in the 1930s.
  • Gunton Hall was owned by Sir Charles Saunders, first Lord of the Admiralty.
  • Near to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and Norfolk Broads.
  • Spa facilities, plus treatments and makeup in partnership with Temple Spa, Jessica and Mii Cosmetics.

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