A Special Place to Stay in Suffolk

The great hall at Butley priory with sofas by the fire and a table in the foreground dressed for lunch — Stay in Suffolk’s finest historic house, Butley Priory

Butley Priory provides a wonderful, unforgettable holiday experience.

Butley Priory…there is nowhere quite like it.

Described by Vogue as "One of the most stunning wedding venues in the world", this historic Grade 1 listed Priory has recently been beautifully restored and is available for holidays and short breaks in Suffolk. The Gothic architecture, exquisite reception rooms with vaulted ceilings and smouldering log fires make it an unforgettable place to stay.

The Great Hall is a magnificent room for a family stay. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy catching up on their daily Suffolk adventures, board games, or just simply relaxing by the fire.

French doors lead directly into the pretty Tudor garden, with roses and lavender. Sit at the dining table under a shady tree for alfresco lunches and barbecue suppers. Completely secluded, the Priory is surrounded by ancient woodland and farmland. The only noise you will hear are the nightingales singing or the occasional tractor.

“We all really enjoyed our Christmas stay and look forward to returning again this year”

— Bill - London

At a glance

Bedrooms

3 Superking/Family rooms (2+2)
1 Single
Bathrooms

All en-suite
Kitchen

Fully equipped with range and Aga
Child Friendly

Cots and highchairs available
Dog friendly

Up to two dogs welcome
Outside

Large lawn with outside seating
WiFi

Yes
Food deliveries

Accepted
Open log fire

Yes, in Great Hall and Drawing Room
Capacity

Up to 13 guests
Christmas

Fully decorated Christmas Tree
Television

Yes

The charming vaulted drawing room lies beyond the Great Hall and is furnished with comfy sofas and armchairs.

Hidden in the panelling is a secret door to the Pilgrim's Bar, available for an extra charge if you're celebrating. The centre piece is the ancient ‘piscina’ rescued from the former Butley Abbey.

Up the magnificent 18th century cantilevered staircase are three vast, luxurious double/family bedrooms, and The Monk's Cell is a cosy single bedroom accessed via its own stairway.

The bedrooms can sleep 7-13 guests. Three of the bedrooms (with day beds for children) include free-standing bathtubs.

There are wonderful walks (we provide a walking and cycling map) to Orford via Butley Creek, where in Summer, the foot ferry takes you across the river. The pretty market towns of Woodbridge, Orford and Aldeburgh are a short drive away and offer a selection of excellent restaurants, pubs, cafes, and shops.

Butley Priory sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Suffolk Coast has a wide array of sandy and shingle beaches, and several nature reserves.

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The Butley Priory Estate can host up to 47 guests across four luxurious properties

Butley Abbey Farmhouse

Butley Abbey Farmhouse overlooks its large garden, tennis court, thatched summerhouse and croquet lawn, with meadows and woods beyond. With twelve charming bedrooms (sleeping 24), it is the ideal setting for gathering friends and family together for special occasions and holidays on the Suffolk coast.

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Butley Priory Cottage

Butley Priory Cottage is an 18th century flint cottage beside the Priory. Once used as a stable for the Priory and later as a summerhouse, it is available for midweek and weekend stays. It has two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining room and a double sofa bed in the sitting room.

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Paddy’s Cottage

Paddy’s Cottage adjoins the Farmhouse and offers our only ground floor bedroom, complete with spacious and contemporary wet room. It has two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining room and a double sofa bed in the sitting room. A pretty courtyard garden for sunsets & daiquiris.

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