Curated spa hotels in Suffolk

When you a stay at The Swan Hotel in Sudbury, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Little Hall Lavenham and Corpus Christi Guildhall. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Lavenham Falconry.

In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food.

Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain, and The Swan Hotel & Spa is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery.

Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site Weavers' House Spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace.

The Swan Hotel & Spa serves modern British cuisine in its Gallery Restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prior reservation is recommended. Guests can also dine in the informal Brasserie and historic Old Bar. Al fresco dining is possible in the garden, as well as fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant.

A stay at Novotel Ipswich places you in the heart of Ipswich, within a 10-minute walk of Ipswich Waterfront and St Peter's by the Waterfront. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cardinal Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cineworld Ipswich.

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Walton Pier and West Cliff Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Clacton Pier and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Clacton-on-Sea Beach.

With a stay at Hintlesham Hall Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve. This golf hotel is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from University of Essex and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Chantry Park.

With a stay at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa in Woodbridge, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Seckford Golf Centre and a 3-minute drive from Suffolk Coast and Heaths. This golf hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Woodbridge Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Woodbridge Tide Mill.

Located in Woodbridge, Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf and Ufford Park Golf Course. This golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St. Audry's Golf Club and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Suffolk Coast and Heaths.

Located in Colchester, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Dedham Vale and Suffolk Distillery. This golf hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from University of Essex and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Assington Barn.

Located in Ipswich, The Marquis is a 5-minute drive from Dedham Vale and 6 minutes from Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve. This spa hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of Essex.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

Located in Ipswich, Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Trinity Park Conference and Events Centre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Orwell Country Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ipswich Transport Museum.

With a stay at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall in Ipswich, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Adastral Park. This spa hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Area 25 Skatepark.

With a stay at Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Chantry Park. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bourne Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dance East.

Located in Bury St Edmunds, All Saints Resort is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Bury St Edmunds Abbey. This golf hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fuller's Mill Garden and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Newmarket Racecourse.

Located in Norwich, Park Farm Hotel & Leisure is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wymondham Abbey and Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wymondham Abbey Station. This spa hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Norfolk Broads and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

A stay at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Newmarket, within a 5-minute drive of National Horseracing Museum and Newmarket Racecourse. This eco-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from National Stud and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Burwell House.

When you stay at Saracens Head Hotel in Dunmow, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field. This inn is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Leez Priory.

Located in Newmarket, The Packhorse Inn is a 5-minute drive from National Horseracing Museum and 8 minutes from Newmarket Racecourse. This luxury inn is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from National Stud and 8 mi (13 km) from West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village.

• 18-hole golf course
• Elemis spa
• Close to Norwich

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, has been serving as a country retreat in some way, shape or form since 1859. It sits in 150 acres, on the outskirts of Norwich. You can reach the city centre, with its cathedral, castle and popular market within 15 minutes’ drive. But there are plenty of reasons not to leave.

Starting with an 18-hole golf course and a 22-bay floodlit driving range for practising your swing. There’s also an Elemis spa and a health club with an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The trio of dining spots includes a Bar & Lounge and Bunkers Bar, by the golf course, where you can grab sandwiches and lighter dishes, as well as hearty mains. The Brasserie Restaurant serves the likes of pork belly, goat’s cheese risotto and baked cod fillet, all in sight of the hotel’s beautiful gardens.

As for rooms, the ones in the main house are the best. They flaunt original features and extra perks, like a complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and fluffy robes. Lots of the rooms come with views of the countryside or golf course, as well.

A stay at Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG places you in the heart of Norwich, within a 10-minute drive of Norwich Theatre Royal and The Forum. This spa hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Norwich Cathedral and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Norwich Castle.