Thorpeness (and Peter Pan!)

The Dolphin Inn


At the heart of the community and ideally located for tourists, The Dolphin Inn welcomes you to its fantastic restaurant & bar with a great selection of whiskeys, ales & wine - all of which can be enjoyed in the lovely, large beer garden. There are also Four-Star bedrooms available. Please click on the link above for full details.

Thorpeness - If there was ever a village that deserved to be called ‘fantastic’, it is Thorpeness, built at the start of last century by a wealthy Scottish barrister with a penchant for mock Tudor and Jacobean architecture.



He also ingeniously disguised the village’s water tower as an overgrown house, the striking ‘House in the Clouds’, lest it offend the eye.


(Image courtesy of Sylvia Speak at robsyl87@tiscali.co.uk) What can you spot in this one? Don't worry, it's not real!



The Thorpeness boating lake, Almshouses, a library and a large community centre are also prominent and attractive features of this little town, which is an ideal holiday spot for families.



J.M. Barrie fans of all ages can find his work realised at the Meare boating lake where islands and coves are given names taken from Peter Pan. It's no wonder he was inspired by this magical place, which is great fun for kids of all ages.

Thorpeness Lake

(Image courtesy of Sylvia Speak at robsyl87@tiscali.co.uk)

This is an enormous 60 acre lake in the middle of Thorpeness, with boat hire by the hour, open daily from Easter through to the end of October (call 01728 832523)

Thorpeness Hotel, Apartments & Golf Club

When visiting Thorpeness, the Thorpeness Hotel, Apartments & Golf Club is a wonderful choice for all. This 3 star hotel is situated in a peaceful location and offers 36 rooms with fantastic views of the Meare, the House in the Clouds, the beautiful gardens and the golf course. There are 12 self-catering apartments, each sleeping between 10 and 12 guests at a time, just five minutes from Thorpeness Beach. All are fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and make ideal accommodation for large families or group holidays.

Visitors may enjoy traditional British fare in the Thorpeness restaurant for breakfast and dinner whilst watching other guests play golf – if you intend to play a round later in the day, this is the ideal spot from which to gain a few tips or to check out the competition! Golf tuition is available, and the course makes for a fun family activity, a great way to unwind, and also a unique corporate or society pursuit. Also on the grounds are 7 tennis courts and eye-catching landscaped gardens.

Finally, the Thorpeness Country Club makes an ideal venue for your wedding, and the hotel is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and will help you plan your perfect day from start to finish. So what are you waiting for - click on the link above for more details and to make a reservation today!