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The Plough

3.5 star property
Inn in Beccles with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Restaurant
Balcony
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
The Plough, minutes from the countryside, serves hearty English breakfasts to start the day right. Children explore the playground while parents use the WiFi. The coffee shop offers daytime refreshment, and the bar and restaurant become gathering spots as evening approaches.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (With Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
London Road, Beccles, England, NR34 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Southwold Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Southwold Pier - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Norfolk Broads - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • RSPB Minsmere - 20 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Darsham Station - 11 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chinnys Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Westhall Racehorse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duchies - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Plough

Property highlights
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground at The Plough. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Plough have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

Plough Inn Beccles
Plough Beccles
The Plough Inn
The Plough Beccles
The Plough Inn Beccles

Frequently asked questions

Is The Plough pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Plough?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Plough?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Plough?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Plough located?

Situated in Beccles, this inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Suffolk Coast and Heaths and within 6 mi (10 km) of Southwold Museum and St Edmund's Church. Southwold Pier and Southwold Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Plough Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great, property well maintained and every runs properly. We had a great time at the Plough
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in process. Staff very attentive and the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Huge room and huge bathroom with comfortable bed and a very powerful shower. Great food and great service. Although it was on a main road there was no road noise and it was very easy to get in and out of the 'junction'.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Friendly and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal location for Southwold by car

Shenise welcomed us with a smile and was so efficient, professional and upbeat managing all aspects from check in, the bar, breakfast and evening meals and offering places to visit during our stay. The full English breakfasts were delicious and a lot of variety using good produce and would recommend. The bedroom was spacious and the large walk in shower had hot water. Loved the welcome touches of the tea, coffee, water and biscuits provided and replenished daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast Single bed was a bit small Missed a bath but good overall 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms to stay in, amazing cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room, polite staff, outstanding breakfast. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Odile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Appalling welcome - simply rude and not wanting to hear that we had spent 40 minutes looking for the venue - ‘it was not his problem’ . We had been directed by yourself to Beccles where there used to be a pub called the Plough - no longer there ! Google directed us to a field. No one seemed to know anything about it. We even thought we had been scammed ! Tried to call your helpline but could not speak to someone, and we had No telephone number for the venue!!! Eventually someone thought of the Plough in Wangford but warned us that the landlord was not very nice - the reason he does not go there anymore. The lodgings are away from the main dining and drink area. Decoration as in the photo but disappointing if you are looking for a pub with atmosphere - more of an upgraded Little Chef with a makeover - do you remember those? Anyway good sleep, bath and shower, large room and good breakfast but my husband could not shake the rudeness he was met with and throughout our 3 night stay. So please change your address for this venue to mention Wangford and NOT Beccles and add a phone number on the trip receipt !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Comfy, clean, but service let it down

We've stayed here before and enjoyed it. Rooms are basic but very comfortable, and clean. Plenty of hot water. Weirdly no soap dispenser accessible from the bath but apart from that all good. Beds comfy - all this is why we've stayed here twice before for an overnight stop off. It was the service that let things down this time - evening meal, and breakfast the guy who served us seemed very rushed, impatient and like he didn't want us there. Which seems strange considering how quiet it was. Had this not been the situation, then I'm sure we'd have said it remained great and we'd still stay again. But to be honest, we're not sure we will now.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another enjoyable stay.

Stayed here in early March for the third time. Greeted on our arrival and shiwn to our room. All staff we came in to comtact with were helpful and friendly. Rooms are very clean and spacious witb enough plug sockets for todays charging needs. Beds are comfortable. Shower works well and the bathroom has lots of space. Breakfast was excellent as were the two meals we had in the restaurant. Perfectly cooked and tailored to my fussy taste. Good selection of beer and spirits. A great example of a well run business.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly staff the hotel suited our needs due to location ie close to Southwold ans surrounding area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and friendly and a great pint of beer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on a cold wet and windy February Friday night and found everything and everyone warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very spacious (bigger than a lot lot of hotel rooms). There was a good selection of reasonably priced meals for dinner, which were also good portions. Vegetarian options also available. Ian was very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast the next morning was also very good. Well worth the stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good points: dog friendly, friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price, clean and tidy. Not so good: Our bathroom needed a complete revamp. Traffic noise from the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and clean though next door No 3 could look in when coming and going. A little touch up is needed in the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could of done with some net curtains as it was road level and no privacy unless you closed the curtains
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is very convenient along A12 for visiting different places in the local area but we did not hear any road noise. Room 3, the family room, was very spacious with 3 beds and plenty of space for the whole family. Good TV service with lots of streaming services available. The bathroom also very large with a great shower but also a bath which is handy with a family. Good temperature. Furniture showing a few imperfections but more than adequate for the price. No hairdryer in room but sent husband I to the pub to get one and they gave me a new one (would have been annoyed if alone though) We had dinner first night which we really enjoyed. The burger was excellent and although some Italians are probably rolling in their graves somewhere, I also really enjoyed the not very authentic pizza - really tasty with lots of toppings. Coffee and adnams beer/wine excellent too. Cooked breakfast was very good with great sausages and eggs cooked to liking. Excellent coffee served. I would prefer a lighter option like avacado on toast or something. I forgoed breakfast on day 2 as checkout so early (10.30am) and had to get my two daughters ready for the day. The girls really liked the playground on site. Overall a ver enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodation and the food at the pub was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

atanas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a last minute trip to the Suffolk Coast! Few minutes drive from Southwold. Very spacious and clean family room with a nice breakfast included. All staff we met were helpful and friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely pub and decent room

The room was off a court yard, it was a double room with sofa bed and was adequate size with a small private entrace hall, with the room and bathroom off it. Handy for kicking shoes and coats off and leaving there. The bathroom and room were large. The batroom had a separate bath and shower, the bath was a little dusty and the fittings a little dated but it was clean other wise. The room was clean, comfortable bed and adequate drinks making facilities. The pub served a lovely evening meal and breakfast. It was dog friendly - but not ott, no fuss made of dog or treats or water bowls that I saw. But definately dog tolerant.
Breakfast coffee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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