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The Butchers Arms Freehouse

3.0 star property
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and charm at this inn with its delightful restaurant, convenient amenities like WiFi.

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The Butchers Arms Freehouse offers a charming atmosphere, complete with free breakfast, a cozy bar and restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of WiFi in public areas, satellite channels in your room and daily housekeeping while taking advantage of wedding services and free self parking.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿4,023
฿4,828 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Chalet, Ensuite, Garden View (The Rose Room)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Chalet, Ensuite, Garden View (The Hare Room)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Saxmundham is home to The Butchers Arms Freehouse. Thorpeness Golf Club and Aldeburgh Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Leiston Leisure Centre and RSPB Minsmere. Southwold Maize Maze and Easton Farm Park are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Saxmundham travel guide
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Leiston Road, Saxmundham, England, IP17 1UQ

What's nearby

  • Southwold beach huts on the Promenade; Shutterstock ID 245957998
    Southwold Beach
    33 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront
    Ipswich Waterfront
    46 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Portman Road
    Portman Road
    47 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Norfolk Broads black and white windmill landscape
    Norfolk Broads
    47 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Long Shop Museum
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cross Keys Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Railway
    5 min drive
  • Meare Shop and Tearooms
    5 min drive
  • The Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • The White Horse
    2 min drive

About this property

The Butchers Arms Freehouse

  • Property highlights
  • The Butchers Arms Freehouse provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this inn include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Wedding services and smoke-free property
  • Other amenities include:
  • Satellite channels and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Butchers Arms Freehouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Butchers Arms Freehouse?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Butchers Arms Freehouse on 28 May 2026 start from ฿4,023, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Butchers Arms Freehouse?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Butchers Arms Freehouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Butchers Arms Freehouse located?

Situated in Saxmundham, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Long Shop Museum, Leiston Leisure Centre and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Leiston Abbey and Thorpeness Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Butchers Arms Freehouse Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. A good breakfast if you wanted one
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night and it was perfect for that. The ladies in the pub are super friendly and we enjoyed the big breakfast and evening dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayathri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our first room had a bit of an odd smell, but the staff responded quickly and moved us to a new room. The complimentary breakfast was also much better than we expected!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasanrt stay, very good breakfast and accomodating host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Recent stay

Comfortable and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay. Friendly reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The full english breakfast was the nicest I have had in years. Staff are polite and helpful. Room looked exactly as it did in the picture, and was clean and quiet. The hotel provided shower soap also smelled amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Staff very helpful and friendly. Twin room small with limited storage but comfortable. Excellent breakfasts. We were there to visit Snape Maltings which was a short and easy drive away. Recommended and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alan

Staff were friendly and inviting but the property in itself could do with a real good clean and update, chalets were quite good up-to-date with nice bathroom but mattresses need to be looked at as not very supportive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early but checking in was no problem. Very nice people. Food was nice too. Unfortunately we weren't too hungry so didn't get to sample the wonderful breakfast we read about. But the poached eggs were perfect. We stayed in a cabin which had everything you need for a short stay. It was warm and the bed was comfortable. The only thing I would say is the basin in the shower room was so small and awkward to use when brushing your teeth. A small niggle. Shower was fine, and very large.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just a base.

We were expecting a pod, but had a room round the back of the pub. Parking was easy. It was warm, and quiet. Staff very friendly. Breakfast good. In the room the tv looked precarious. The privacy blinds had been chewed by a dog and some bits were missing. The pillows were very poor( I always take my own) and the bed linen had not seen an iron. The towels were adequate and the water was hot but the shower hose needed a good clean with a nail brush. There was a small garden area with a picnic bench but the bench was rather rickety and there were a lot of big weeds in it. The twin beds were 2ft 6in each, rather small for adults but comfortable enough for a couple of nights. Perhaps I am just used to higher standards of comfort but a little investment and better housekeeping would be rewarded with more income for the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Benedict

Had to cancel my stay, yet they billed my credit card for 12 nights. Admin error at best, theft at worst. I'm letting my bank deal with it. Would not recommend unless this gets resolved.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible place was shut No reply from text or calls from anyone Stranded in the middle of nowhere at midnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't very clean- the bin hadn't been emptied from a previous stay. Some slats on the window were missing resulting in us having to use a towel on the window to prevent anyone looking in. There was also no hot water in the morning…(manager was told about the hot water in the morning )
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This wasnt a pleasant stay. Room had so many cobwebs and the shower had a shower curtain. In tge breakfast area it needed a good clean. The bar person was lovely. The breakfast was adequate but lacked flavour
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No bin in bathroom towels too small and cheap , bedding cheap, outside area in poor state and bad marks on walls in room no food serverd in bar on a Monday eve not told on web sight so had to go out to find food would not have booked if known Excellent breakfast tho
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really handy comfortable accommodation near RSPB Minsmere. Staff were lovely and accommodating with an early take away breakfast. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great staff and service.

My dog and I had a lovely stay here and we were both made to feel very welcome. The staff are all very warm and friendly. The accommodation is quite basic but clean and comfortable with a comfortable bed and hot shower, everything you need. A very well cooked breakfast is also included in the price. I didn’t have dinner but the food looked very good and well presented. The outside of the venue and garden areas could do with some TLC and tidying up but I think the business is still a working progress. With a little more attention in this area they will have a winner. This was my second stay and I will no doubt book this venue again. Their best asset by far is their staff and this on its own is what draws you back and I would highly recommend this venue on this merit. It makes such a difference to be greeted with happy and engaging staff. Service with a smile goes such a long way and is so important in making you feel a valued customer. I hope this business continues to grow and thrive and I wish them all good luck for their future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

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

Local place to stay

Nice local pub, amazing food, no breakfast though, that's probably because it's just been taken over, alot of potential.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable bed and reasonable shower. Adequate breakfast but a bit uninspiring - eg no choice of marmite, marmalade, peanut butter etc, just strawberry jam. No shower mat. No decaffeinated coffee. No toiletries. Convenient location (9 minutes drive to Aldebough).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great for the amount it cost

All the details at time of booking lead me to believe I'd get a good meal and breakfast. Which didn't happen. The photos should not portray what is not available. the "chalet' was pretty poor and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

George Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024