Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Seckford Hall Road, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, IP13 6NU

From £59.00 per person

Our customer rating: 4/5

About

Nothing says relaxation quite like a spa day at a fairytale mansion nestled in idyllic Suffolk countryside. So it’s no wonder that Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa is such a dream location for those who seek the finer things in life.

Set in 34 acres of gorgeous grounds, this magnificent red-brick Tudor hotel dates back to 1530. As you might expect, history abounds. Queen Elizabeth I once held court here, and rumour has it that beneath the Hall lies a series of secret tunnels leading to the town of Woodbridge - something which proved a source of inspiration for Enid Blyton who once stayed here. This is a place with stories to tell.

Pick your way up the drive and you may start to feel like you’ve wandered onto a film set. From the romantic lake to the immaculate lawns, this country retreat is English garden perfection. 

Stop and smell the wisteria, then it’s time to head inside those Tudor wooden doors. Warm up by a log burner, admire the intricate carvings or explore all the quirky nooks and crannies. Go for a spot of lunch at the two AA-Rosette-winning restaurant, 1530, or sink into the contemporary cosiness of the bar and lounge.

On the hotel’s doorstep you’ll find the meandering rivers, pretty towns and stunning coastline that Suffolk is famous for. Woodbridge is often voted one of Britain’s best places to live, and has a number of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. A visit to the Viking site of Sutton Hoo is not to be missed for history lovers, while nearby Orford is one of the prettiest spots on the Suffolk coast.

Just make sure you leave time to visit Seckford Hall’s incredible spa. Set in the adjoining tithe barn, exposed brickwork and gnarly wooden beams provide a stunning contrast to the luxuriously modern facilities beneath. There are five sublime treatment rooms here, a tranquil pool and a fabulous spa garden complete with outdoor hot tubs and a sauna. 

Pamper with a treatment from the extensive menu. Soak up the heat in the steam room. But no visit here is complete without savouring a sparkling afternoon tea to remember in the sumptuous spa cafe.

Popular Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Spa Garden including sauna, hot tubs, ice plunge and fire pits
  • Spa Café
  • Bar and lounge
  • Two AA-Rosette winning 1530 restaurant

Packages

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Seckford Signature Spa Day

  • 1 treatment, 90 minutes
  • Welcome ritual (warm towel, juice and macaron)
  • Sparkling afternoon tea (served between 2pm - 5pm)
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip flops
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From £175.00 per person

Laze and Lunch

  • Choice of sandwiches or salad
  • Cake of the day with tea or coffee
  • Two hours use of the leisure facilities and the Spa Garden
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip flops
  • Arrive at 11am
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Twilight Spa Experience

  • Sharing platter
  • Access to the Spa Garden
  • Four hours use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip-flops
  • Arrive at 4pm
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From £69.00 per person

Dip and Dine

  • Three course dinner from 6pm in our 2 AA Rosette Tudor 1530 Restaurant
  • Two hours use of the leisure facilities and Spa Garden
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip flops
  • Arrive at 3pm
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Simple Spa Day

  • Sparkling afternoon tea
  • Access to the Spa Garden
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip-flops
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From £99.00 per person

Rasul Mud Therapy Spa Day

  • 1 treatment, 45 minutes
  • Welcome ritual (warm towel, juice and macaron)
  • Sparkling spa afternoon tea
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip-flops
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From £129.00 per person

Relax and Recharge Spa Day

  • 2 treatments, up to 60 minutes
  • Welcome ritual (warm towel, juice and macaron)
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  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip flops
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Pamper and Prosecco Spa Day

  • 2 treatments, up to 60 minutes
  • Welcome ritual (warm towel, Prosecco and macaron)
  • Sparkling afternoon tea (served between 2pm - 5pm)
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and flip flops
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From £155.00 per person

Couples Retreat Spa Day

  • 2 treatments, up to 120 minutes
  • Welcome ritual (warm towel, Bucks Fizz and macaron)
  • Sparkling afternoon tea (served between 2pm - 5pm)
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
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Details

Towel and robes providedYes
SlippersYes
Length of pool18m
No. of treatment rooms5
Dual treatment roomsYes
Max no. in group5
Lockers availableYes
Product houseESPA, Natural Spa Factory and Mii
Spa Accessible accessNo
Car parkingComplimentary
Additional InformationChildren's swim times: Weekends/Bank Holidays and Public School Holidays: 4pm - 6pm
Minimum age16

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Spa Garden including sauna, hot tubs, ice plunge and fire pits
  • Spa Café
  • Bar and lounge
  • Two AA-Rosette winning 1530 restaurant

The Spa & Wellness at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Sink into serenity at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa in Suffolk, a place where only the best will do. The spa has undergone a seriously swish makeover with your utter bliss in mind.

Pick your way across the courtyard and let your journey into self-care and holistic wellness begin. Situated in the mansion’s former tithe barn, this heritage building has been fully restored while keeping its historical features intact. It really is a beauty - all exposed brickwork, wooden beams and glass doors to let the light in. 

Your self-care journey begins at the luxurious pool. At 18m it’s long enough for laps, or just take a leisurely dip as you catch up with friends. 

Pad along to the newly opened spa garden, but you may just want to take your flip flops off. The theme here is ‘barefoot boutique’, and you’ll be actively encouraged to leave your footwear behind so that you can be grounded with the earth.

Flit between the different thermal experiences on offer in the fresh air. Your personal sanctuary includes outdoor hot tubs, an outdoor sauna, as well as a firepit, sun loungers and a shaded pergola made entirely from reclaimed and recycled wood.

When it’s time for your treatment, there’s a menu of ESPA treatments designed to spoil you, whether you’re seeking beautiful skin or inner calm. Pure and natural, and with a holistic philosophy, they’re deeply nurturing for your whole wellbeing. Apply the final finishing touches to your spa escape with a mani/pedi or beauty treat, then float out of the spa, glowing from top to toe.

The Gym & Fitness at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Fitness fanatic? Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa may not have its own gym, but that doesn’t mean you should leave your trainers at home.

Set in 35 acres of its own glorious Suffolk countryside you can stroll in the grounds, or explore the landscape just beyond - there are walks for all fitness levels nearby. Ask the hotel for an information pack which has details of an hour-long walk that takes you around the gardens and out into the local area.

It’s a great area for cycling too, with quiet coastal roads that meander through Suffolk’s fascinating market towns.

Prefer to exercise with a group of friends? Enjoy the gentle pace of Suffolk’s rivers and coasts with a sailing experience, or hit a bullseye at the friendliest archery clubs this side of The Broads - just ask the hotel for details.

If the gym and classes are more your fitness cup of tea, a ten minute drive takes you to Deben Leisure Centre, ​​a state-of-the-art leisure facility offering a gym along with studios for fun fitness classes.

Restaurants & Food at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Ultra-indulgent spa breaks need ultra-indulgent eating and drinking options to match. Luckily at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa you’ll find the food is every bit as fine as the spa treatments.

Here on a spa package? You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your robe to indulge. The spa has its own cafe, which serves afternoon tea, coffee and a range of healthy snacks. Add the bubbles if the occasion calls for it - and when doesn’t it?

Back at the hotel, the cosy and contemporary bar and lounge make the perfect location for a cheeky post-spa cocktails and tempting bar food. Go for a fish finger sandwich if you fancied something light, or tuck into a steak if all that pampering has worked up an appetite.

But the star of the show has to be the two AA-Rosette-winning restaurant. Called 1530 after the year the mansion was built, the food is just as full of character as the warm, Tudor charm of the decor. Here, a talented team of chefs use herbs, fruits, and vegetables grown in Seckford Hall’s own kitchen garden. Just make sure you leave room for an indulgent dessert.

Spa Location

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Seckford Hall Road
Great Bealings
Woodbridge
IP13 6NU
01394 385 606

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How to get to the Spa?

By train: Take the train to Woodbridge on the East Suffolk Line. Seckford Hall is a seven-minute taxi ride from here.

By bus: Take the G1 bus heading south towards Streatham Green. They run every 15 minutes from Clapham Junction station to Clapham South Underground station, which is located right next door to the spa. 

By car: Seckford Hall Hotel is situated off the A12 London road and is clearly marked by a blue and white hotel sign. The postcode for your satnav is IP13 6NU.

Parking: You can park your car for free in the hotel’s car park. At present, there are no electric car charging facilities. 

Reviews

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Lovely staff and food - but no steam room
  • 4 Service
  • 3 Quality
  • 2 Satisfaction

The staff were friendly and my mum enjoyed her treatments. The afternoon tea was filling and delicious. I didn’t book treatments as I was happy to use the pool, steam room, sauna and whirlpool. Unfortunately the steam room wasn’t working at all, the inside sauna wasn’t very warm and one of the whirlpools was closed. Each time I went out to use the open whirlpool there were 2 people in it and that is really its max capacity. Especially if not part of that group of people. The pool area is cooler than I’m used to at other spa facilities, but I didn’t mind this. I was just super disappointed that the steam room wasn’t available as this is my favourite facility.

Abbie Chetwynd, Cambridge

Perfect outdoor area
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

This was our second time visiting Seckford Hall spa and since our last visit they have finished the development of the outdoor area which has loungers, cold plunge pool, two hot tubs and a sauna. I can imagine coming for an evening spa session would be a lovely experience. All the staff were attentive and friendly with the facilities being very clean. We had booked an afternoon tea and rasul mud experience both of which were enjoyable. Seckford Hall is our spa of choice in the area and will be back.

Kay Eminson, Woodbridge

Relaxing day in lovely setting
  • 4 Service
  • 4 Quality
  • 4 Satisfaction

SpaSeekers Online booking system simple and convenient. Welcomed to venue and facilities explained. Changing rooms clean and comfortable. Comfortable robes and towel provided but had to ask for slippers which are apparently not routinely provided. Pool and other spa areas comfortable and welcoming. Pool nice and warm. Outside area lovely and well equipped with loungers sauna and hot tubs. Afternoon tea very nice with alternative soft drink offered rather than the Prosecco that comes with the simple spa day package.

Nicky Oxley, Beccles

40th Anniversary present
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

We had a lovely, relaxing day at Seckford Hall in beautiful surroundings. My wife had the hot stones massage and I had the Swedish. Felt great afterwards and after have the rasul (Mud and steam therapy) and salt body scrub my skin felt so smooth and soft. We both had a nice swim and then coffee in the garden. Finally we rounded off the day with Afternoon Tea and Prosecco....All in all, we will be back to do it all again....Would recommend.

David Armstrong, Suffolk

Fantastic!
  • 4 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Loved this place and will definitely return, massages were exceptional probably the best we’ve here in the UK.

David Armstrong, Stowmarket

Amazing treatment
  • 4 Service
  • 2 Quality
  • 3 Satisfaction

The treatment I had was top class, a really good massage and a really knowledgable and skilful masseuse. However, the saunas were not hot enough and the plunge pool not cold enough. The steam room didn’t smell good (could do with some mint or eucalyptus aroma I think!) Afternoon tea was lovely. Building/surrounds were beautiful.

Kat McCartney, Cambridge

Wonderful relaxing and welcoming
5 / 5

Another wonderful stay gets better each time our 4th stay this year such a relaxing place to come to chill and unwind All staff are so helpful and polite Spa facilities were excellent help by...... Read more

Perfect relaxing short stay
5 / 5

Beautiful Tudor house and gardens with modern touches. Great pool for a swim before breakfast. Delicious food in the restaurant. Comfortable well appointed rooms and friendly staff. We had a lovely...... Read more

An escape to remember
5 / 5

Outstanding hotel and a luxurious escape for a couple of days for us. Nothing was too much trouble and we were checked on regularly without being overbearing. A wedding was also happening but we were...... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa do afternoon tea?

It does and, as you might expect from a hotel with a two AA-Rosette winning restaurant, it’s something extra special. Served in the spa cafe if you’re here on a pampering package, the Courtyard on summer days or in the charming Tudor surroundings of the restaurant when it’s chilly, you’ll find a traditional spread of dainty cucumber sandwiches, sweet treats and warm crumbly scones a-plenty.

With all the classic flavours and elements you love, there’s freshly brewed coffee, tea or hot chocolate (or something blond and bubbly) to wash it all down. And if you’re enjoying your tea from the luxurious surroundings of the spa cafe, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your warm, fluffy robe. Just watch out for crumbs!

Is there a swimming pool at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa?

There is, so don’t forget to pack your cossie. Light and airy by day and beautifully lit by night, the tranquil 18m indoor pool is set in a magnificent tithe barn building which dates back to the 1550s. 

Spectacularly restored, today it features exposed brickwork, historic beams, and loungers made for unwinding, poolside. And the best thing? Its warm and soothing waters are set to the perfect temperature for your complete enjoyment.

Is there accommodation at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa?

Of course! Seckford Hall has 34 bedrooms which make extending your spa day into a spa stay a real temptation. From standard to suites, they all combine classic comforts with modern touches. Up the romance with a feature room with its own four-poster bed or go for the junior suite in the lodge which has its own private garden.

All rooms have luxurious bedding, bathrobes, large TVs and tea and coffee. And many have excellent views over the grounds.

What time is check-in and check-out at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa?

Check-in to the hotel is at 3pm and check-out is at 11am. For spa packages, arrival times vary, so please check your booking confirmation.

Where is Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa?

You’ll find Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa in Suffolk, just off the A12 before you get into Woodbridge. Right on the edge of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Woodbridge lies along the River Deben and is about eight miles from the gorgeous south Suffolk coast. The hotel is also close to Rendlesham Forest, famous for being the site of a supposed UFO sighting in 1980 when unexplained lights were seen in the sky. Spooky! 

Is the Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

While treatments at the spa are for those aged 16 or over, children can splash in the pool from 9am to 10.30am and from 3.30pm to 6pm. Over at the hotel, children are really made a fuss of, with meals and afternoon tea options that cater for little appetites. Seckford Hall’s rooms and suites can also be set up with sofa beds to accommodate families of all shapes and sizes. 

With the coast and countryside right on Seckford Hall’s doorstep, there’s plenty for little ones to do nearby. But a trip to Sutton Hoo is really a must for your mini explorers. This 255-acre Anglo-Saxon site is part of the National Trust and offers walks in the surrounding woodland. plus your chance to see the famous burial grounds from a 17-metre high viewing tower. 

Is Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa accessible?

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa has limited ground-floor rooms available, but because of the age of the building and its period features, both the spa and its grounds may not be suitable for wheelchair or electric wheelchair users.

Is Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes! Canine companions are welcome at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa. The hotel’s dog-friendly rooms are situated in the Courtyard and your four-legged friend costs £20 per night.

Does Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa have a golf course?

No, but there is one right next door. Perfect for those who prefer afternoon tee to afternoon tea, Seckford Golf Club won England Golf Club of the Year in 2023 so you know you’re in for a really special round. Set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, this well-maintained parkland course welcomes visitors to its greens and fairways.