The Shipwreck Loft, Shotley Gate
Overview
Located 1.3 miles from the circular Harwich Redoubt Fort, The Shipwreck Loft Hotel Shotley Gate is merely 5 minutes by foot from Shotley Battery. The 3-star guest house also includes parking.
Location
Located 2.6 miles from family attractions like Forum Amusement Centre, the hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from Shotley Gate city center. HMS Ganges Musuem Museum is just near the Shipwreck Loft Shotley Gate, and London Stansted airport is 60 miles away.
Options for cultural tourism include Lightvessel LV18 Museum, situated approximately a 20-minute walk away.
Marina bus stop is also situated 0.2 miles from the property.
Rooms
The Shotley Gate hotel features 7 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Offering such amenities as hair dryers and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Explore Harwich Ferry
Take a foot and bicycle ferry from Shotley Marina to Felixstowe Languard Fort beach and Harwich Pier.
Visit HMS Ganges
Tour the HMS Ganges Museum, showcasing naval training history from 1905 to 1976.
Birdwatching on Estuary
Spot wading birds like Oystercatchers and Brent Geese along the River Stour and Orwell mudflats.
Dine at Shipwreck Bar
Sample locally sourced seafood and drinks at the marina-side Shipwreck Bar.
Location
Scenic Location
Shotley offers views of the River Orwell, near landmarks like Shotley Pier and the HMS Ganges Museum.
Quiet Neighborhood
Shotley Gate is a small, residential area with access to walking trails, parks, and the Harwich Lighthouse.
Local Bites to Try
The Shipwreck Inn, The Rose, and The Crown serve traditional British dishes, seafood, and locally brewed ales.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants