Otley is a small village lying in the heart of the Suffolk Heights, eight miles from Ipswich. The village is home to Otley Hall and Otley College. Otley Hall is a grade I listed 16th century moated hall, set in 10 acres of gardens. The house is now privately owned but available for a variety of functions and events. The gardens are open Wednesday afternoons from May to September and private guided tours of the house can be arranged at any time of the year. Otley College was originally created as an agricultural and horticultural College and covers 31 acres. It was established at its present site in 1970. The White Hart on Helmingham Road is the only pub in Otley, and is a freehouse serving food. Helmingham Hall Gardens are 2 miles away in Helmingham. The spectacular Grade I Listed Gardens are owned by the Tollemache family who have lived at Helmingham since 1487. The Park encloses 400 acres and has large herds of both red and fallow deer. There’s an historic walled kitchen garden, wild flower garden, Herb and Knot garden and a large rose collection. St Mary's Church stands on the edge of the Park and is known to have existed in 1258.
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Places to Stay near Otley
The Grove House Hotel (4.94 miles)
The Grove House Hotel is a guesthouse run with the aim of being a 'home from home'. It consists of 10 ensuite bedrooms, all individually decorated. Each room has a TV, hairdryer, plus tea and coffee ... More | visit website
Seckford Hall Hotel & Restaurant (5.29 miles)
With its commanding Tudor facade, tall chimneys and a huge carved oak entrance, this splendid hotel sits amongst beautiful gardens and fine trees in the heart of Woodbridge, Suffolk. ... More
Bull Hotel & Restaurant (5.66 miles)
The Bull Hotel can be found in the centre of the English Market Town of Woodbridge in Suffolk. The Hotel overlooks the lovely Tudor Shire Hall and Market Hill.
A former 16th ... More | visit website
Best Western Claydon Country House Hotel (5.71 miles)
This delightful hotel, situated just off of the A14, is within easy driving distance of Ipswich town centre.
Our beautifully furnished bedrooms offer relaxing comfort at the end of a busy day. The hotel is fully ... More | visit website
Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa (5.78 miles)
Escape to the tranquillity of Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa, set in 120 acres of historic Suffolk parkland, in the heart of East Anglia. Ufford Park is well located approximately 90 miles North ... More | visit website
Crown Hotel (5.82 miles)
In times past, Woodbridge was one of the country's more important trading centres. With the amount of horse-drawn traffic passing through the town, the hotel became the jewel in the crown ... More
Kesgrave Hall (5.87 miles)
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a contemporary gastro bar with fifteen stylish bedrooms Kesgrave Hall is a magnificent Grade II Listed mansion built in 1812 and set in 38 acres of park and woodland.
It has a fascinating history ... More | visit website
Three Tuns Coaching Inn (5.98 miles)
An 18th Century Coaching House, The Three Tuns is set in the midst of rural Suffolk, close to the East Coast and surrounding areas of interest such as the beautiful market town of Woodbridge and bustling Ipswich.
Located ... More | visit website
Travelodge Ipswich Beacon Hill (5.99 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Ipswich North (6.03 miles)
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