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The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ipswich with free parking

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Egyptian cotton sheets, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Egyptian cotton sheets, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kettlebaston, Ipswich, England, IP7 7QD
  • Place, Lavenham Falconry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Hall Lavenham
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Rhum)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Double for 2 / Double + Twin for 4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, Annex Building (Cart Lodge)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ipswich

The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston is located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lavenham Falconry and within a 10-minute drive of Little Hall Lavenham. This 4-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and free newspapers in the lobby.
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What's nearby

  • Lavenham Falconry - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Little Hall Lavenham - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Corpus Christi Guildhall - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Dedham Vale - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Elmswell Station - 24 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Veggie Red Lion - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Edwardstone White Horse Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Bildeston Crown - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston

Bed & breakfast in Ipswich with free parking
Guests of The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and meeting rooms. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-9 PM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Old Rectory Kettlebaston B&B Ipswich
The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston Ipswich
The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston Bed & breakfast
The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston Bed & breakfast Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

This bed & breakfast is located in Ipswich, close to Kentwell Hall, Lavenham Falconry, and Little Hall Lavenham. Corpus Christi Guildhall is also within a driving distance of 4.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston include a casino at the property?

No, The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as an outdoor tennis court and a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston.

Does The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston have connecting rooms?

Yes, this bed & breakfast has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

The closest major airport to The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston is Cambridge (CBG), which is about 29.6 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 29.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston.

The Old Rectory, Kettlebaston Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Trip to Suffolk

We had a very pleasant stay with Maggie and Paddy at The Old Rectory. The accommodation was excellent as was the food at breakfast and dinner. A fine place to drive from to the outlying towns and villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Place

Beautiful place. Nice people. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Location

Lovely location. Friendly, good breakfast. Near to Lavenham, which is well worth seeing. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A jewel in the Suffolk property crown.

We were greeted with words 'Welcome to our home' by Maggie as we stepped out of our car. The Old Rectory is a beautiful house and spotlessly clean. Shortly after arriving we enjoyed tea and cake in the guest sitting room overlooking the terrace and garden. The bed was extremely comfortable with Egyptian cotton sheets as advertised. We slept soundly. The breakfast was tip top and cooked to order with freshly made coffee in a cafetiere. The Eggs Benedict was faultless and delicious. We were made to feel comfortable and very welcome as Paddy and Maggie encouraged us to relax over breakfast and talk to the other guests. We were the masters of our own time. The 3 days were a real tonic and it suited us being away from the madding crowd in the picturesque Suffolk countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stepping back in time.

If you truly want to get away from it all this is the place for you. It’s not the easiest place to find and I recommend using your sat-nav, but it’s truly worth it and once you get your bearings it’s not so difficult. This is a beautiful family home in an idyllic setting. Peace and quiet abounds. It’s a great place to hear the sounds of nature. The lounge is comfortable and homely, the bedroom and bathroom equally so and spotless without feeling sterile. The bacon, sausages and eggs for breakfast are all grown by the hosts and the honey comes from their own hives. The hosts are warm, friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Whilst we were initially concerned that we were miles from anywhere we soon found our way about and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If you want to experience a slower pace, to feel as though you’ve gone back to a more innocent time I recommend a stay at the Old Rectory.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast not provided but loaf, jam and small pat of butter and small bottle of milk provided in its place to cover 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet countryside haven

We had a wonderful 4 night stay with Maggie and Paddy, plus, of course, Winston. Our hosts were very attentive and helpful with fantastic meals served, using local produce whenever possible. We felt very safe considering the current covid situation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent host

Excellent host. Very spacious room and quiet and safe location. The garden is magical.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

patriciapearce, /Sheringham Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the peaceful surr oundings delightful hosts very attentive with lots of cups of tea and homemade cake
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vijay , Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous retreat

Maggie welcomes you to her peaceful home where you’ll find a perfect space to stay. It’s clean, comfortable, with a great upstairs suite of rooms for a family. The breakfast was really special with home made jams, own recipe muesli and freshly laid eggs. Tucked away amidst stunning Suffolk countryside this is a special place to stay. My son even got to help feed the piglets!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne Gostling, Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet weekend

The Old Rectory at Kettlebaston is warm, welcoming and friendly. It is beautifully furnished with interesting china in every room. We were met in the carpark and taken to our room by Maggie the owner. We were given tea and chocolate cake in the comfortable lounge. We had dinner at the 6 Bells in Preston St Mary less than 2 miles away We had a comfortable night and an excellent breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top knotch B&B!

We loved this place! We booked to have a countryside weekend away and it was perfect for that. Close to Lavenham, which is full of antique shops and boutiques, as well as Bury St. Edmund and many other little historic villages, there's many great restaurants nearby as well. The place is beautiful, the host family are so charming, the breakfast was abundant. We're already planning another trip back.

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Barnsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the Old Rectory at Kettlebaston B&B

Stayed because of reviews left. The Old Rectory is a family home B&B set in farm land. Its a bit out of the way but is run by Maggie and Paddy who are the nicest hosts Ive met. Comfortable and a breakfast to die for. Stayed on business and its not ideal due to location but as a get away from it all hotel its great. No resteraunt but pointed to a local pub which served superb food. Would stay again definatley

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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