Located near the rolling countryside, The Plough offers a warm welcome with English breakfast, a coffee shop, and a playground. Connect to WiFi and unwind at the bar or restaurant.
Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
RSPB Minsmere - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 61 min drive
Darsham Station - 11 min drive
Brampton Station - 12 min drive
Halesworth Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
The Racehorse Inn - 10 min drive
The Lord Nelson - 8 min drive
Southwold Boating Lake and Cafe - 8 min drive
The Five Bells - 5 min drive
The Angel Inn - 11 min walk
About this property
The Plough
At The Plough, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Southwold Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.00 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Plough Inn Beccles
Plough Beccles
The Plough Inn
The Plough Beccles
The Plough Inn Beccles
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Plough?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Plough?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Plough?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Plough and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The Plough?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Plough like?
The Plough is located a short 12-minute walk from Suffolk Coast and Heaths.
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The Plough Reviews
Reviews
9.2
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with great options, including full English breakfasts and a variety of produce. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
1 May 2025
Ideal location for Southwold by car
Shenise welcomed us with a smile and was so efficient, professional and upbeat managing all aspects from check in, the bar, breakfast and evening meals and offering places to visit during our stay. The full English breakfasts were delicious and a lot of variety using good produce and would recommend. The bedroom was spacious and the large walk in shower had hot water. Loved the welcome touches of the tea, coffee, water and biscuits provided and replenished daily.
Debbie
Debbie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Feb 2025
Very nice breakfast
Single bed was a bit small
Missed a bath but good overall 😊
Georgina
Georgina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Another enjoyable stay.
Stayed here in early March for the third time. Greeted on our arrival and shiwn to our room. All staff we came in to comtact with were helpful and friendly.
Rooms are very clean and spacious witb enough plug sockets for todays charging needs. Beds are comfortable. Shower works well and the bathroom has lots of space.
Breakfast was excellent as were the two meals we had in the restaurant. Perfectly cooked and tailored to my fussy taste. Good selection of beer and spirits. A great example of a well run business.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Lovely rooms to stay in, amazing cooked breakfast.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Nice large room, polite staff, outstanding breakfast. Would definitely return.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Welcoming and friendly and a great pint of beer.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Very clean and friendly staff the hotel suited our needs due to location ie close to Southwold ans surrounding area
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
We only spent a night and we didnt really user any of the facilities outside of the room/chalet... but what we did use was excellent. Would definitely go again!
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Mar 2024
We stayed on a cold wet and windy February Friday night and found everything and everyone warm and friendly.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2025
Lovely pub and decent room
The room was off a court yard, it was a double room with sofa bed and was adequate size with a small private entrace hall, with the room and bathroom off it. Handy for kicking shoes and coats off and leaving there. The bathroom and room were large. The batroom had a separate bath and shower, the bath was a little dusty and the fittings a little dated but it was clean other wise. The room was clean, comfortable bed and adequate drinks making facilities. The pub served a lovely evening meal and breakfast. It was dog friendly - but not ott, no fuss made of dog or treats or water bowls that I saw. But definately dog tolerant.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
The accommodation was very spacious (bigger than a lot lot of hotel rooms). There was a good selection of reasonably priced meals for dinner, which were also good portions. Vegetarian options also available. Ian was very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast the next morning was also very good. Well worth the stay. Thank you.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Room was nice and clean though next door No 3 could look in when coming and going.
A little touch up is needed in the bathroom
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Apr 2024
Good points: dog friendly, friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price, clean and tidy.
Not so good: Our bathroom needed a complete revamp. Traffic noise from the main road.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2024
Great family stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The location is very convenient along A12 for visiting different places in the local area but we did not hear any road noise. Room 3, the family room, was very spacious with 3 beds and plenty of space for the whole family. Good TV service with lots of streaming services available. The bathroom also very large with a great shower but also a bath which is handy with a family. Good temperature. Furniture showing a few imperfections but more than adequate for the price. No hairdryer in room but sent husband I to the pub to get one and they gave me a new one (would have been annoyed if alone though)
We had dinner first night which we really enjoyed. The burger was excellent and although some Italians are probably rolling in their graves somewhere, I also really enjoyed the not very authentic pizza - really tasty with lots of toppings. Coffee and adnams beer/wine excellent too.
Cooked breakfast was very good with great sausages and eggs cooked to liking. Excellent coffee served. I would prefer a lighter option like avacado on toast or something.
I forgoed breakfast on day 2 as checkout so early (10.30am) and had to get my two daughters ready for the day. The girls really liked the playground on site.
Overall a ver enjoyable stay.
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2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 May 2025
Nice accommodation and the food at the pub was excellent.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2025
Great find
Huge room and huge bathroom with comfortable bed and a very powerful shower. Great food and great service. Although it was on a main road there was no road noise and it was very easy to get in and out of the 'junction'.