Veggie breakfast could have been better. Constant humming noise from some kind of fan/generator adjacent to room.

Location was beautiful. Room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. Food was good.

Stayed in August 2025

Unusual noise disturbance incident, but dealt with efficiently and not the fault of the hotel

The location was lovely - spacious grounds and access to walks. The room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was included - added bonus. Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in August 2025

We would have liked to have known that the music in the grounds was known to us when booking. WE think that for the hotel to be only open for four days a week will influence any future bookings.

The breakfast was better than expected. The room we had was very clean and well appointed.

Stayed in August 2025

Couldn't get booked in until Thursday, so I could only stay one night

Nice and quiet with good grounds

Stayed in August 2025

The carpet in the room was a little old and the en-suite was a little tired.

The location was perfect ! No neighbours and surrounded by fields. The main barn was exceptional and the dining hall and breakfast area were fantastic. Karenza, the manager on duty, was incredibly professional and hardworking.

Stayed in August 2025

The road in

I could take dogs Breakfast was lovely

Stayed in August 2025

There was a continual bumping sound from outside throughout the night which didn't help us have a comfortable sleep. The TV for a very large courtyard room was extremely small 12 -14" & difficult to see clearly whilst in bed. Our room had a crack in the bathroom sink that was reported to management.

The location & expansive gardens were a lovely aspect of the hotel,also the dining area is very expansive with high wooden beamed ceiling. The bar & breakfast area was very comfortable with leather well padded chairs & with lovely views of the garden.

Stayed in July 2025

Tiny tele we also stayed in the oak suit before that also had a tiny tele

Breakfast....the grounds

Stayed in April 2025

Hard to get hold of anyone by phone. Once off the main road, a very rough single track, with limited passing places, to the hotel.

Good sized twin room, with tea/coffee making facilities. Clean & tidy. Nice big bathroom.

Stayed in March 2025

Lacked some little touches one has got to expect : No bread roll with dinner No small biscuit / chocolate with coffee Breakfast orange juice very poor

Food excellent in general good quality & nicely cooked

Stayed in September 2024

One thing. I thought I had booked a courtyard room (ie ground floor). I got a farmhouse room (upstairs). I was travelling for a month, and don't travel light. Lugging a heavy suitcase upstairs at 74 years is taxing. Next time I will specify ground floor room as I will be travelling with my wife, which means two heavy suitcases.

Whenever I am in Oulton Broad/Lowestoft I stay at the Ivy, and have done so for a number of years. The location next to the Broads is restful, the rooms are excellent. and the staff are super friendly. Generally, I don't eat in Hotel restaurants, but I make an exception at the Ivy. Having the same menu in either a formal dining, or a relaxed dining area is awesome. The food has always been good, I've met the chef (Owner) and he produces good food every time.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in July 2024

The room furnishings were a touch out dated but had everything you needed and honestly we didn't spend much time in the room as the grounds were so lovely!Given you have to go outside to get from your room to the shared areas it would have been handy to have some umbrellas available in the bar and your room to protect from the rain.

The staff were all so lovely and welcoming, you felt like they were genuinely happy to see you. The grounds are stunning and although in a rural location it's just a short walk from the station so accessible by public transport. The barn is a beautiful dinner location and we enjoyed the food, very generous portions and tasty and good value! Huge rooms, nice, bright and clean. A pleasant walk to Oulton Broad and the Carlton Marshes nature reserve, the paths were trainer friendly so you can make the most of your country retreat without too much kit!

Stayed in July 2024

All good

Nice hotel , tucked away in lovely surroundings, 10 min drive from Lowestoft town centre

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in April 2024

Lowestoft isn't somewhere I need to visit again.

The hotel is lovely, excellent food, staff are very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean, if a little dated, but comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024

Could of had black pudding as from the north

Very good

Stayed in December 2023

The drive leading up to the hotel needs some work

Lovely experience of staying at Ivy House. Beautiful building and comfortable rooms Fantastic wedding venue

Stayed in December 2023

We could hear the people using the bathroom in the adjacent room

The restaurant was great

Stayed in August 2023

Could do with more staff at breakfast had to keep asking for table items not put out and items to be topped up in self service breakfast. For one waitress to be taking breakfast orders, bringing out food and relaying tables and top up self service is not always possible and hence hot cooked breakfast got cold waiting for cutlery not set.

Grounds and location, breakfast in light and airy restaurant with amazing outlook. Staff all very helpful. Breakfast was well presented and plenty of food.

Stayed in August 2023

No area immediately outside property to sit

Location

Stayed in August 2023

room too warm, needed a fan not enough in hotel

breakfast very good, could not fault

Stayed in July 2023

Cobwebs & spider on beams in bedroom. Room a little tired looking in places. Unfortunate early fire alarm call at 6.45am!

Location, food & service great. Reception staff very efficient. Size of room & bathroom great

Stayed in July 2023

All very good.

Brilliant staff, food and location

Stayed in July 2023