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The Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse

★★★★ 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, GB

9 guest rating· 200 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Accommodation

Experience a cozy stay at The Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse, located near Ipswich city center. Each room features unique wrought-iron beds and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries in the en-suite shower rooms.

Vibrant Pub Experience

Enjoy the lively atmosphere at The Old Times Public House, a short stroll from the guesthouse. Watch live sports, play pool or darts, and choose from a wide selection of beverages. Feel free to bring your own food while enjoying your drinks.

Convenient Location

Explore Ipswich easily with the guesthouse's proximity to attractions like Sir John Mills Theatre, Regent Theatre, and Corn Exchange. Take a leisurely walk to Neptune Marina or the University Campus Suffolk.

Book now for a delightful stay at The Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse!

Rooms & rates

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Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

With free WiFi and a sash window, this room is located to the side of the property. It offers a wrought-iron bed, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The luxurious en-suite shower room has a double shower and complimentary toiletries.

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

With free WiFi and a bay window, this room is located to the side of the property. It offers wrought-iron beds, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The luxurious en-suite shower room has a double shower.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Sleeps 4 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

With free WiFi and a bay window, this room is located to the front of the property. It offers wrought-iron beds, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The luxurious en-suite shower room has a double shower.

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

With free WiFi and a sash, this room is located to the rear of the property. It offers wrought-iron beds, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The luxurious en-suite shower room has a double shower.

Standard Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The twin room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a seating area, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The twin room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a seating area, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The double room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9200 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Clean rooms+ Good value for moneyLimited breakfast optionsWeak shower pressureParking could be awkward
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.3
Location8.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.3

Guest review

8.0

Was ok for what we needed it for

Kevin · GB · 2026-07-21

Guest review

7.0

The location of the hotel was exactly what we needed.

Lynda · GB · 2026-07-16

Not a Palace but all the basics.

8.0

We were not sure what we expected, looked Ok from the web. When we arrived we were made very welcome and shown to our room so we could leave our bags and have a walk around. The focal point was the bar which had a good atmosphere. The Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse is I would say 15-20 mins walk to the waterfront which has a number of good restaurants and gastro pubs. Breakfast is do it yourself and quite basic. Car parking was a bonus. For the money it was OK.

Not much. The bedroom was on the smaller size but comfortable. For one night stay is was OK.

Steven · GB · 2026-07-16

Superb!

10.0

I booked The Harp last minute due to a family emergency and was able to book a double room for 2 nights. I have stayed here previously, so was hoping it would be available! All I can say is superb! Everything about this Guesthouse is fabulous. Clean, value for money, facilities are all you need and staff exceptional! Teresa made us feel so welcome and went above and beyond to support our stay. I had to book an extra room as family were joining me, and accommodating us was no bother at all, even though they were really busy! I will always try to book here before anywhere else when I come down to Ipswich again.

There was nothing not to like.

Cathy · GB · 2026-07-14

A good place to stay

8.0
Richard · NZ · 2026-06-18

Good stay

8.0

On site parking, room clean and tidy

Have to be careful on stairs due to the winder treads

Stephen · GB · 2026-06-15

Good to know

This is a small family-run Guest house that has a check in time from 16:00 to 19:00, reception is manned during these times. Check in after 19:00 is possible when payment has been taken and the guest has made contact and the property will provide a code to get in to the building.

Please also note that the property only sell a self service breakfast at GBP 6.00 per person and it needs to be booked before or on arrival.

Please note the property is nonsmoking. A GBP 50 fine is applicable to guests who smoke on the premises.Please inform 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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.