The Old Rectory

Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PU
Telephone: 01728 746524

English Tourism Council 5 Diamonds
Listed in all major guides

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Situated in the quiet village of Campsea Ashe, minutes from Woodbridge. The Old Rectory is an elegant, spacious Georgian house surrounded by beautiful, peaceful gardens.

It is a modern country house with oriental touches and great character, ideal for house parties, small meetings and weddings, romantic weekend breaks or simply for those in need of rejuvenation.

Rooms

There are eight double bedrooms, two can be twin bedded, and all are en-suite.

Oak
A large double room, with a fabulous four poster bed and stunning views over the garden.
The en-suite has a shower and bath. The sofa can convert to a double bed for children.

Maple
A lovely double bedroom with a four poster bed, overlooking the church.
The en-suite bathroom has a large walk in shower.

Mulberry
A light bright room with a double bed and views over the garden. The room has its own private staircase.
The en-suite bathroom has a bath

Yew
This pretty and sunny room can be made up as a twin or double bedded room. It overlooks the stunning church.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower and bath.

Quince
A fresh and bright bedroom with lovely brass single beds.
The en-suite has a fabulous original cast iron Victorian bath and Victorian toilet.

Ash
A cosy, attractive room almost Scandinavian in style with a double bed.
The en-suite has a bath

Garden Cottage
A fairytale little cottage in the grounds of the house, with a double bed. There is a sitting area with a sofa bed. Which can be converted to a double bed if required.
The En-suite has a shower and bath.

Coach House
A superb large double room with separate sitting area. Located upstairs in a converted Coach-House next to the house.
There is a sofa which can be converted into a sofa bed in a separate small sitting room, ideal for those with children.

Dining

Breakfast is served daily from 8:15 - 9:30am in the dining room and in the Conservatory during the summer months. We use only local fresh ingredients including award winning local sausages and eggs from neighbouring farms, homemade jams, yoghurts and organic muesli.

Dinner is a three course dinner served Monday - Friday from 7:30pm. The menu is created on the day using only fresh local produce. Please reserve at time of booking and let us know of any dietary requirements that you may have.

Dinner is £25.00 per person including coffee.

We are fully licensed with an extensive "honesty" bar for drinks and have a superb wine list.

Parties and Special Occasions
The Old Rectory is ideal for small lunch or dinner parties. We can cater for up to 40 people in the main house. We have a superb lawn for marquees, ideal for weddings up of up to 150 people. Please call to discuss prices and ideas.

The house works really well for private country house party for just you and your guests. 17 adults can sleep in the house; additional rooms can always be reserved at the village pub.

Information

Deposit
A non refundable/non transferable deposit of £50 is required when booking a room. Cheques payable to "The Old Rectory". Alternatively, reservations may be secured by credit card.

Arrival
Except by prior arrangement please arrive after 4:00pm.

Departure
10:30am on day of departure.

Menu
Dietary requirements are catered for.
Please confirm at time of booking.

Dinner
Dinner must be booked 24 hours ahead.

Television
There are televisions in all the rooms and in the Sitting Room.

Cancellation
A one night's full room rate will be charged for bookings cancelled less than 48 hours in advance.

Children
A charge of £20 per child is made for children over 2 years sharing parents' rooms.

Dogs
Small, well behaved dogs are welcome. The coach house and garden cottage are ideal for dog owners, as the rooms are self contained and open directly onto the garden.

The Old Rectory is a Non Smoking House
You will find recommendations for the Old Rectory in many of the leading guides including Alistair Sawday and the Good Britain Guide and the Good Hotel Guide.

English Tourist Board, 4 diamonds and silver accolade.

Things to Do

The Suffolk Coast is only 4 miles away.
Snape Maltings and concert hall - 4 miles
Fabulous coastal and woodland walks
Orford and Framlingham Castles - 5 miles
Sutton Hoo, Saxon Burial ground - 5 miles
RSPB - Minsmere
Coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold
Historic Market town of Woodbridge

There are also activities nearby including golf, horse riding and sailing, or just relaxing.

How to Find Us

By Road
90 miles from London:
Slip road B1078 from A12:
1.5 miles Eastward

By Train
Liverpool Street to Wickham Market via Ipswich
Average journey time 1hr 45 mins

By Air
Stanstead 45 minutes
Heathrow and Gatwick 2.5 hours

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