★★★
Hotel
Scole
7.5/10

The Scole Hotel

This 17th century coaching inn has retained many of its original features, including a hand carved staircase and hand painted sundial. The bar boasts 2 magnificent fireplaces which are reputedly the largest in East Anglia. We stock cask conditioned ales and a wide selection of fine wines. Food is served in both the bar and restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite, many with feature fireplaces and luxurious four-poster beds. Situated 2 miles from the historic market town of Diss, on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, The Scole Inn offers an ideal location for exploring both counties. Local attractions include Banham Zoo (8 miles), where 10,000 animals are found in 35 acres of parkland. Highlights include bird of prey displays and a safari road train.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go
Free parking available at the hotel
Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Kids

Children are not allowed.

Dogs

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Ipswich Road, Scole, IP21 4DR, United Kingdom, Scole, UK

Facilities

Free parking Non-smoking rooms 2 restaurants Free WiFi Room service Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Breakfast

Gallery

a living room with a chair and a table at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a bedroom with a canopy bed and two red chairs at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a room with two chairs and a table and a window at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a chandelier hanging from a ceiling in a room at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a restaurant with tables and chairs and a chandelier at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a sign for a scolinian hotel in a store at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a door with a drawing of a deer on it at The Scole Hotel in Scole

a woman standing at a bar holding a glass of wine at The Scole Hotel in Scole

two plates of pastries on a rack next to a fire at The Scole Hotel in Scole

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Reviews

Helen 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Stunning and everything we needed

Pros: Beautiful, stunning place . Gracie looked after us brilliantly and we will be back

Rachel 8/10

Australia 🇦🇺

If you like hotels with a haunted and interesting history, this is for you. Quirky and typically old English, I’d say

Pros: Its proximity to everything we needed was brilliant and the historic building was everything we hoped for. Our room wasn’t all that lovely, unfortunately. Smelled very musty (our son’s at the opposite end of the hotel was so much better) But the breakfast was lovely and the staff so very friendly, so all good

Rachael 9/10

Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 🇫🇰

Totally recommend

Pros: Mostly everything. Lovely building to stay in. Staff were friendly. Lovely location. Clean rooms with complimentary water/ tea etc topped up daily. Just all round lovely.

Cons: Room got a bit chilly. But there was an electric heater which helped. As did blocking the draft under the door, so all good.

Claire 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lovely place to stay.

Pros: Room was lovely, my son and daughter in law enjoyed their stay. Little things like the coffee machine in the room just made it feel a little special.

Cons: Shower pressure was quite poor, however the water was lovely and warm

Murphy 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Welcoming and comfortable

Pros: Check-in and check out flowed very well. I was welcomed, and staff were attentive from booking up until my departure.. They adapted to my arrival time as I was delayed. The hotel never locked their doors, so guests were able to come and go to suit themselves. Room was clean, warm and cosy with beverage facilties.

Barry 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Business stayover

Pros: Very comfortable and clean and the staff were very accommodating.

Beverley 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Our stay was wonderful. The staff were SO friendly & nothing was too much trouble. They ALL are a credit to The Scol

Pros: Such a cozy room, with a super king sized bed that fitted my mum, me & my dog on comfortably. It was warm as toast.

Cons: N/A

Woods 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Couple night

Pros: Lovely room nice and quiet and lovely staff member who checked us in

Cons: Nothing was all perfect

Dominica 8/10

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

Gorgeous historical 1655 building, loved our stay and staff were so friendly and warm.

Pros: Breakfast was incredible, really delicious and swift service.

Cons: As expected in a beautiful 1655 heritage building, the heating was not as effective in the room as it was unexpectedly snowing and freezing temps during our visit.

Ioana 10/10

Romania 🇷🇴

Pros: I loved the location, the comfort and the restaurant was lovely!