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Sutherland House

4.7(282)
Hotel

About

Sutherland House is an upscale boutique hotel set within a striking medieval building in Southwold, offering generously sized rooms that retain original features like pargetted ceilings and fireplaces. The intimate accommodations include unique touches such as sleigh beds and slipper baths, creating a distinctive stay for small groups or executives seeking character and charm.

The venue’s acclaimed seafood restaurant serves a thoughtful, seasonal menu with its own English sparkling wine, providing a refined dining experience with warm, attentive service. Its central location and historic ambiance make Sutherland House a compelling choice for business dinners and overnight stays in a memorable setting.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners with refined seafood
  • Boutique overnight stays in historic setting
  • Upscale team dinners with attentive service

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture
Medieval building with original features
The hotel is housed in a medieval structure featuring original elements like a 1660 pargetted ceiling and a massive fireplace, offering a distinctive historic ambiance uncommon in typical business venues.
Food & Beverage
Renowned seafood and plant-based dining
The on-site restaurant specializes in seasonal seafood and plant-based dishes, complemented by their own English sparkling wine, creating a refined dining experience that enhances business events.
Atmosphere
Boutique hotel with generous rooms and unique details
Rooms are generously sized with boutique styling, including features like sleigh beds and slipper baths, set within the historic building’s original room shapes, providing a memorable stay environment.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 282 reviews