MUTHU BELSTEAD BROOK HOTEL in Ipswich, Suffolk

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel is a 4-star property built around a 16th-century hunting lodge with extensive lawned gardens. The grounds have a garden, outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a terrace. Christchurch Park, Ipswich Museum, and Alton Water are nearby.

The hotel has 87 rooms, from Standard Single Rooms to Junior Suites, and family rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Garden Double Rooms with Patios are available, and board games/puzzles are available for children. The restaurant serves kids' meals, and the indoor heated swimming pool has a shallow end.

Manor Restaurant serves contemporary English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, local produce, and an extensive wine selection. The bar serves cocktails and wines from around the world, and a full English breakfast is served each morning. The hotel runs themed events such as Murder Mystery dining experiences and a steak night menu with a beer and a glass of wine.

The leisure club has a large indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a solarium, and a fully equipped gym. Spa and beauty treatments must be booked prior to arrival, and exclusive spa packages with personalized treatment options are available. Treatment choices include back massage, facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, and couples massage.

Ipswich town centre is 2 miles from the hotel, and the A14 is a 6-minute drive away. Direct train links to London run from Ipswich, and rural Suffolk villages are within a 30-minute drive. Conference and event facilities hold up to 180 guests, and private parking with accessible spaces is on site.

Location: 2 miles from Ipswich, direct trains to London

Rooms: 87 rooms in a 16th-century hunting lodge

Grounds: Extensive lawned gardens and picnic area

Dining: Manor Restaurant and Murder Mystery dining experiences

Wellness: Indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, solarium

Events: Conference space for up to 180 guests

Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, and a shallow-end pool