Title: Visit Harkstead: Best of Harkstead Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Harkstead](https://expedia.ca/Harkstead-Hotels.d989071970131795968.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Harkstead](https://expedia.ca/Harkstead-Vacation-Rentals.d989071970131795968.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Harkstead Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Harkstead.d989071970131795968.Car-Rental-Guide)[Harkstead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Harkstead.d989071970131795968.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Harkstead ## Travel Guide ## Visit Harkstead Things to do - Harkstead Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Harkstead ![Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19417/7d9c1dbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Abbotts Lane Colchester England CA $84 CA $101 total Dec 21 - Dec 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Room was not completely clean Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=19417&PinnedHotelID=19417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=989071970131795968) ![Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12685/a45e1f2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England Book a stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) We thoroughly enjoyed our three nights at Ufford Park. We had two lovely evening meals in the restaurant and the self service breakfasts were good too. Our double room was warm and comfortable. Of course Ufford Park is primarily a golfing resort but we used it as our base to visit Sutton Hoo and ... Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F12%2F2025&endDate=29%2F12%2F2025&selected=12685&PinnedHotelID=12685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=989071970131795968) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F12%2F2025&endDate=29%2F12%2F2025&selected=12685&PinnedHotelID=12685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=989071970131795968) ![B&B HOTEL Ipswich](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2647000/2646964/b5c9933b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B HOTEL Ipswich Ranelagh Road Ipswich England CA $72 CA $87 total Dec 21 - Dec 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Lovely brekkie, I came here last week also alone as my father was poorly and decided to return this week as I found the hotel and staff wonderful, the staff cannot do enough for you and truly went above and beyond for me on both trips. Absolutely will be back for My fathers funeral and will Recommend ... Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=2646964&PinnedHotelID=2646964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=989071970131795968) [See all 1,761 properties in Harkstead](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025®ionId=989071970131795968) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Harkstead Hall By Group Retreats - sleeps 20 guests in 6 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87390000/87382400/87382338/ea5a8229_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harkstead Hall By Group Retreats - sleeps 20 guests in 6 bedrooms Ipswich Essex Stay at this cottage in Ipswich. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Alton Water and Suffolk Yacht Harbor are located nearby. Just amazing We stayed here to celebrate my 50th birthday and it was perfect , thank you A beautiful properly in a beautiful location Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ipswich-Hotels-Harkstead-Hall-By-Group-Retreats-Sleeps-20-Guests-In-6-Bedrooms.h87382338.Hotel-Information) ![Mollett's Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30037200/30037133/964f711a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mollett's Farm Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby. Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Saxmundham-Hotels-Molletts-Farm.h30037133.Hotel-Information) ![Lilys Cottage - Sleeps 2 - Pet Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751500/105751455/b2279248_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lilys Cottage - Sleeps 2 - Pet Friendly Stowmarket England Stay at this cottage in Stowmarket. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Cotton Mechanical Music Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Lovely accommodation, really well presented inside and out, with everything you would want for a short break. The owners are very friendly and helpful and would definitely recommend a stay. 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