Jolly Sailor B&B, Orford

History

Built in the late 16th /early 17th Century, this atmospheric old Smugglers' Inn is timber-framed, the wood rumoured to have come from ships wrecked nearby.

Todays clientele includes walkers, sailors, fishermen and visitors from further afield who have heard of the excellent cuisine and friendly atmosphere.

Food & beverage

Breakfast is included.

Food can be enjoyed in the main bar, the Snug, the Chart Room which is decorated with maritime charts, the lounge or the newly opened Thames Room with its recently exposed 17th century flooring or in fine weather, the garden.

There will always be beer battered fish & chips, sea bass and in season mussels, crab and lobster.

Adnams Ales are famous for their distinctive range of beers for discerning drinkers. Specialist seasonal beers are always available including Old Ale, Oyster and the seriously heavy Tally Ho!

Grounds & Gardens

With a large garden which, when all the planting is completed, will be a haven for birds, bees and butterflies. A children’s play tower and camping is available in the orchard. From the garden and orchard are views of the marshes and saltings, located next to the working quay on the River Ore, opposite Orford Ness and close to the marshy bird sanctuary Havergate Island, where avocets breed.

Other facilities

For those with children, Z-Beds, baby monitors, toy boxes and TVs with DVD players are available.

There is ample off-road parking available in the large car park.