The Shipwreck Loft, Shotley Gate
Overview
The Shipwreck Loft Hotel Shotley Gate gives quick access to Shotley Battery, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. There's also a convenience of parking on site.
Location
The 3-star guest house is located only 550 feet from HMS Ganges Musuem Museum, and Harwich High Lighthouse is 1.3 miles from this place. The Shipwreck Loft Shotley Gate offers proximity to such natural sights as the grassy Martello Park Felixstowe (2.8 miles) and Dovercourt Beach (1.7 miles).
Guests might as well visit Shotley Heritage Park, which is about a 5-minute drive away. Halfpenny Pier is around 1 mile from the Shotley Gate hotel, while Harwich International is situated 3.9 miles away.
Marina bus stop is also situated steps away from the property.
Rooms
Furnished with sound-proofed windows, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities. Ironing facilities are featured for guests' comfort. Providing a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have hair dryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The Shipwreck Loft Hotel is a mere 5 minutes by foot from Shipwreck restaurant with its British dishes.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- 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.
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