The Shipwreck Loft

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Shipwreck Loft in Ipswich offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies with river views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoying outdoor furniture and sofa beds. The property features an outdoor seating area and balconies, perfect for leisure and socializing. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free on-site private parking, menus for special diets, and family rooms. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hypoallergenic bedding, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located 58 mi from London Stansted Airport, The Shipwreck Loft is near IP-City Center (9.9 mi), Ipswich Station (11 mi), and Colchester Castle (28 mi). Other attractions include Flatford (17 mi) and Colchester Zoo (31 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Elisabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fab location. Great views. Super clean comfortable room. Very friendly staff.”
Nicole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“lovely location, room was great, restaurant and all staff excellent”
Ryan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly & helpful. they also let us check out at 11 so we got an extra hours sleep which is why we went away (we have 4 kids so sleep doesn’t come often) we also forgot our playing cards & they had some that they lent us for the...”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean room , staff were all helpful , had a pleasant stay”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely clean,modern room with glass doors leading to a balcony overlooking Felixstowe Port and Harwich and Shotely Marina...in heaven”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location good lovely looking out over the port area from our wonderful balcony Absolutely loved the shower it was powerful and hot The room was spotless Didnot eat at the bar but had a good menu.”
Anton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to the marina, ideal for staying before an early morning boat trip. Good sized room, clean, fairly modern”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“With friendly staff, a clean and comfortable room and great views, we had a lovely stay.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location overlooking Felixstowe and Harwich. My girlfriend and I took the train to Harwich Town and then it was a short walk to get the ferry to Shotley. Excellent way to get there. Breakfast is not included, but they open for breakfast in...”
Stokes
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is lovely, the room was clean and had everything you would need and our hosts were very friendly.”

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
Please note that all distances mentioned are "as the crow flies". Harwich and Felixstowe maybe only a mile across the water but they are both at least a 40 minute drive away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Shipwreck Loft

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Shipwreck Loft takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £350 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $466. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Shipwreck Loft of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of £350 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.