The Salthouse
Bask in contemporary boutique-style living on a cosmopolitan waterfront courtesy of Ipswich’s Salthouse Harbour Hotel (right). Here, each room has been individually designed and decked out with more than a hint of extravagance; choose a Marina Room for stunning views – some have copper baths too – or push the boat out with a Penthouse Suite.
At street level a plush, colourful lounge is the perfect place in which to unwind with a drink after wandering the Waterfront in the company of sailors, students and those who simply want to see and be seen – a Times reviewer likened this area to the French Riviera, and on the sunny days of our stay, it was easy to see why.
Beyond, the Eaterie serves belt-stretching breakfasts, relaxing lunches, sumptuous afternoon teas and intimate dinners. No matter when you dine, the menu is rich with fresh local produce and served by some of the friendliest yet most efficient staff on the East Coast.
Uber-cool curios, artworks and accessories catch the eye at every turn within this restored brick warehouse, whetting the appetite for adventures further afield – Ipswich is a town chock-full of culture and history, all of it within an easy walk.
The Salthouse Harbour Hotel is owned by the same family firm as Southwold Pier and the Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. It’s a business with a deserved reputation for exemplary attention to detail. We stayed for two nights and can’t wait to return... decadent, divine and a definite must-do!