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Reviews of The Butchers Arms Freehouse

Leiston Road, Knodishall , Aldeburgh, IP17 1UQ, United Kingdom

Review Score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: August 7, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t the cleanest!

    Good value for money and food in the adjoining pub was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2021

    6.0
    Good value and amenities and breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value and suitable for what I needed, a quick stopover.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2021

    6.0
    Lovely staff, but below standard accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cabin floors were not swept, the bathroom tap was dirty, there was cigarette ash in the bathroom. The cereal bowls had not been washed up properly, and showed traces of food.

    The one member of staff we spoke to was super

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2021

    8.0
    The Butchers Arms provided us with suitable accommodation for our two night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a bit too much furniture in our room. This meant space was a little limited.

    There were a variety of things provided for our breakfast. We had accommodation in a little garden courtyard away from the road. They were very quick to help us with a television problem and it was speedily resolved.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2021

    7.0
    Suffolk vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room gets a little warm.

    Rooms were really well set up with everything you needed including a continental breakfast. The pub itself is really good, great locals!!! Excellent food. Wish I was there longer to sample more. Great hosts.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2021

    8.0
    Anniversary night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom didn't have anywhere to put your items. WiFi code didn't work

    Friendly staff, clean and welcoming

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2021

    8.0
    Comfy, friendly & good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really.

    The room was clean and comfy. Breakfast was provided in the room and there was a good choice. There was also a good selection of evening meals which were great value for money. We liked the location near to the Suffolk coast.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2021

    7.0
    For what we paid the accomodation was ok and the location was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom in the pod was a little bit small and the shower was barely warm. The pod got very warm overnight.

    Breakfast had variety with more than enough to eat. The location was great with many places to visit within a 30 mile radius. Meals at the pub were good value for money.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2021

    6.0
    Good budget accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one flat pillow each in room which was uncomfortable. Bed was also a bit on the hard side.

    Liked reasonable pricing. Food in pub good. Room very clean and some nice touches - small fridge in room, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Good location- easy drive to Aldeburgh beach (5 mins) and Snape Maltings.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2021

    8.0
    Lovely base for beautiful Suffolk
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic but clean - just what we needed

    Friendly owners - good base to visit the Suffolk coast

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    1) The shower appeared to be broken, initially temperature would not adjust and would not turn off - a member of staff had to bash it to get it switched off. 2) It was a hot day and the milk for our breakfast had gone off in the fridge by the morning.

    Convenient location, pleasant staff.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2021

    7.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a little tired , apart from that fine for a 1 night stopover

    Breakfast was very good , location very good and great value for money , also the staff were extremely friendly Thank you

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no evening meal. The staff said they might do meals when restrictions are lifted.

    Microwave kettle fridge in the room

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2021

    8.0
    Great - would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Disappointing breakfast, little choice for young children.

    Great pod with garden space. Ample parking. Handy for usual tourist places, would stay again.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2021

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The WiFi code didn't work

    Amazing chalet. Very comfortable. Lovely outdoor garden area Lovely staff Great breakfast

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2021

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In desperate need of a lot of T L C

    Not a lot

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2021

    5.0
    It was ok but not what we were expecting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not having a English breakfast

    The brekfast was continental in your room but we didnt know that till we arrived so were disappointed. It was adequate if you like yogurts and pastries.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2021

    9.0
    Good food, great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very warm welcome. Chalet bedrooms were clean and well equipped. Good service and nice food in the pub

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2021

    10
    Great one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in one of the pods to our delight. It was a different, small but adequate for our one night stay. The breakfast which was pre- packed in the fridge, & cool bag met our needs. Very quiet location. Would return if in the area and would recommend if you want something a little different. Would have loved to had a drink in the bar at night, however, only open during certain hours

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2021

    1.0
    Greatly Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation was shabby and in need of refreshing. The wooden floor was covered in sand/grit and hair/fluff and even after mentioning this to the proprietor, who said that she would tell the cleaner, it was not much better. The skirting boards were not clean, nor were corners and in a couple of places there were dust/cobwebs e.g. above the kettle which was on top of the microwave! On the inside the fridge the door shelf was in need of wiping. Only one pillow each was provided and they were extremely hard and uncomfortable. There were no fire evacuation instructions or fire extinguisher. We were in the courtyard, room 1, so we cannot comment on the other two or on the Glamping Pods.

    The location and very good parking

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2021

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The picture of the accommadation was a detached pod. When we got there it was a small challet terrace of three. The adjacent pub is not open on Mondays so there was no evening meal or cooked breakfast as read in the other reviews.

    It was a quiet location.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2021

    9.0
    Great place good location lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could have been cleaner - though it was mainly dust.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2021

    5.0
    Ok for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was basic continental not cooked as anticipated. Room very stuffy had to leave the main doors open all night raising security issues. Bed linen and towels well worn

    Owner was very pleasant and the food in the pub was excellent value

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Secure "pod" chalet room, all the facilities present.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2021

    10
    Amazing!!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing break. Excellent value. Could Do enough for you. The meal in the pub was fantastic and amazing value. Tina is an absolute credit and works so hard to make you happy. Would definitely stay again

    Stayed in June 2021

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