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The Jolly Sailor

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this Woodbridge B&B

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Quay Street, Orford, Woodbridge, England, IP12 2NU
  • Orford Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Snape Maltings
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Room

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Woodbridge

In Woodbridge .Your stay at this Woodbridge B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of St. Bartholomew's Church and Orford Castle. Also, Orford Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Snape Maltings is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Orford Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Rendlesham Forest Centre - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Snape Maltings - 17 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sutton Hoo - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 19 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shepherd & Dog Hollesley - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Golden Galleon - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬25 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

Enjoy the restaurant at this Woodbridge B&B
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Parking is available for a fee.

This Woodbridge bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Jolly Sailor offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Jolly Sailor Woodbridge
The Jolly Sailor Bed & breakfast
The Jolly Sailor Bed & breakfast Woodbridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Jolly Sailor to the airport?

The Jolly Sailor is 71.4 mi (116-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jolly Sailor?

As of May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jolly Sailor on May 22, 2025 start from $150.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Jolly Sailor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Jolly Sailor.

How close is The Jolly Sailor to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi from Orford Beach.

Does The Jolly Sailor offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Jolly Sailor offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Jolly Sailor?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Jolly Sailor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Jolly Sailor?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does The Jolly Sailor have a pool?

The Jolly Sailor does not have a pool.

Does The Jolly Sailor have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Jolly Sailor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Jolly Sailor to downtown Woodbridge?

The Jolly Sailor is 0.2 mi away from Orford.

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old but very nice and very helpfull stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cosy pub.

Excellent pub with super comfy beds and great food. Breakfast was beautifully cooked with lovely locally smoked kippers. Evening meal was also superb. Staff all very accommodating and very friendly. Excellent Adnams ale. Don't pay to park opposite as you will be given a resident voucher to park for free by the landlord. Only minor downside was that there was a bath rather than a shower. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Cold!

The room was small and poky, which for an old building is perhaps to be expected. Bed was comfy, bathroom was ok (bath only, no shower). Biggest problem was the cold - I was there in November and it was very cold outside, trouble was it was very cold in the room too, uncomfortably so. I was the only guest, there was one radiator in the room and one in the bathroom but both were woefully inadequate. Insulation is a challenge in old buildings I'm sure but more heat is needed, maybe an electric heater or similar as it really was bloody cold. Downstairs in the bar it was OK, with a log fire in the evenings. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub, great staff, only downside was the very low bed diffult to get up from if you have any joint issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Customer Satisfaction

Property a little tired but very comfortable and clean.Chef excellent.Obliged with eatly breakfast and could not have been more helpful. A great advertisement for venue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A PUB OF 2 HALVES (not as advertised)

Lovely old pub, chosen as a 75th birthday stay after river cruise.. no broadside on tap, broadside bottles were out of date … (broadside on pump is birthday boy’s favourite) ..“landlady” rather abrupt.. no meals being served, kitchen closed … that said, room was fab, spacious and clean .. bed and bedding really nice… 5 🌟 given for sleep and a wonderful breakfast & breakfast gentleman was a star & very courteous.
Fab breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A PUB OF 2 HALVES (not as advertised)

Lovely old pub, chosen as a 75th birthday stay after river cruise.. no broadside on tap, broadside bottles were out of date … (broadside on pump is birthday boy’s favourite) ..“landlady” rather abrupt.. no meals being served, kitchen closed … that said, room was fab, spacious and clean .. bed and bedding really nice… 5 🌟 given for sleep and a wonderful breakfast & breakfast gentleman was a star & very courteous.
Fab breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with rooms. Chris the owner was so accommodating and helpful. Fantastic full English breakfast, comfortable big rooms and located by the harbour. Great range of ales as well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place for stay in Orford. Quirky comfortable room in a wonky building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Grahame

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The jolly sailor is a quirky building,, but nice I'm 75 and found the inside steps from the street and the staircase very challenging. If you are a little infirm choose somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Not the best place we've stayed at

Good breakfast, but wasn't happy with the accommodation or access to the room. Not anticipating a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic buildings well maintained. Attractive and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Very pleasant, friendly pub with good food. Room comfortable, but decor a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb, I will be staying again! Accommodation Excellent, Staff brilliant, Food Superb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work

Good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms above a pub in a very old building, so it has uneven floor surfaces, low beamed ceilings etc. For anyone who loves this feeling of ancient mellowed beauty, this is a real treat, full of atmosphere and very lovely. Twenty steps from the little harbour, quiet and a balm for the soul. Breakfast on the simple side, but perfectly good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Set in a very pretty and quiet village.Friendly staff and good food both evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023