Ship Stores Guest House, Clare, Nr Sudbury, Suffolk

Ship Stores Guest House is a 17th Century timber framed listed building that was originally three cottages. Later an external staircase led to drinking rooms, above which were used by local sheep farmers. It is believed the name "ship" is a corruption of "sheep".

It has also been a village store for at least the last century. In the early 1970's the accommodation was converted to provide Bed and Breakfast rooms. In 1995 the former outbuildings were converted to form an annexe.

There are seven rooms, all en-suite, available as doubles, twins or singles and family rooms.

All rooms are equipped with TV, Tea/coffee making complimentary fresh milk, Mini-bar, hairdryer and iron and ironing board available on request two large annexe rooms with super king-size beds & newly refurbished bathrooms. Wireless internet access is also available.

Ship Stores is located in the Suffolk village of Clare. The County of Suffolk abounds in historical and beautiful towns and villages. Of the smaller towns Clare has a deeply fascinating history and the kind of timeless beauty which can only evolve over many centuries.

No other Suffolk town can offer the special combination of interest to be found here. The Country Park, a haven of conservation and preservation as well as a place of recreation, a 13th century Priory and a great Gothic Wool Church. A 16th century hostelry and a number of pubs, some of great antiquity, all serving excellent food. Hotel accommodation and the traditional bed and breakfast are available in the town. There are a selection of antique shops and art galleries to visit, as well as a comprehensive range of excellently stocked shops.

But that is not all, for Clare is also a living history of English, and in particular Suffolk vernacular architecture. One of the most architecturally interesting houses is the town museum and Clare even has its own castle ruin.

Clare is well situated too, within easy reach of Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Newmarket, Lavenham, Cavendish and Long Melford, each in its own way unique, but most important, all within 20 miles of Clare.

Rates : From £35 to £85 per room per night based on 2 people sharing.
Children are welcome.
No smoking. Sorry, no pets.
3 Parking Spaces.
4 Stars AA & 4 Diamonds ETC.