The Courtyard, Laurel Farm, Lowestoft

Accommodations

The Courtyard, Laurel Farm offers family rooms that sleep up to four guests, with a separate dining area, refrigerator, and microwave. Each room has a private bathroom, with some rooms equipped as wet rooms with a walk-in shower, raised toilet, and grab rails. Soundproofed walls and thick construction keep the rooms quiet, despite the peaceful farm setting. Guests also have access to a small shared kitchen with an oven, hob, and grill for preparing meals.

Facilities for All Guests

The property is fully wheelchair accessible, with ground-floor units and accessible parking spaces. An electric vehicle charging station is available on site, and private parking is free and secure. Guests with mobility needs benefit from a high bed, raised toilet, and wide bathroom spaces that also suit non-disabled visitors. Complimentary tea, coffee, fresh milk, and toiletries are provided in each room.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits in the Suffolk countryside, 21 km from Caister Castle & Motor Museum and 22 km from Southwold Pier. Guests can reach the Minsmere coastal nature reserve within a 15-minute drive, a key spot for birdwatching. Norwich, the historic 'City of Stories', is 52 km away, and Bungay Castle is a short trip. Gorleston Golf Club offers scenic coastal views for golf enthusiasts.

Guest Services & Experience

Hosts Janet and Kevin provide a warm welcome and are attentive to guest needs, from advice on local walks to accommodating arrival times. Payment can be made by card on site. The property supplies independent WiFi in each room, ensuring a reliable connection in a remote location. Guests can choose their own breakfast timings when dining in the room, using the fridge and microwave for their own food.

Family-Friendly Stays

The family room offers significantly more space than typical hotel rooms, with a dining table, chairs, and a separate kitchenette area. Children benefit from the large courtyard garden outside the room, and the quiet surroundings make for safe outdoor time. The shared kitchen provides extra cooking facilities, allowing families to prepare meals at any hour. The hosts can supply milk and offer guidance on nearby family-friendly attractions.

Highlights

Rooms: Family rooms, superior doubles, and twin rooms, all with disabled-accessible options

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible ground-floor units with wet rooms and grab rails

Parking: Free private parking plus an electric vehicle charging station

Location: Quiet Suffolk countryside, 15 minutes from Minsmere nature reserve

Guest service: Personalized attention from hosts Janet and Kevin

Amenities: Shared kitchen, fridge, microwave, fresh milk, and independent WiFi