Originally a 16th century hunting lodge set in nine acres of woodland park on the southern edge of Ipswich, this hotel is easily accessible by the A12 and A14. An oasis of calm in a busy world, the hotel has 88 en suite rooms and a 24-hour check-out service as well as a hotel safe, cloakroom, lift service, restaurant, bar, conference room, and a car park. Room and laundry service is available. Bike hire is available for a fee.

The hotel is located in south Ipswich, just off the A12/A1 and on Belstead Road which is 5 km from the town centre and all its shopping and dining opportunities. The North Sea coast is about 30 km away at Felixstowe. Ipswich train station is 3 km away while London's Stansted Airport is 80 km away and Norwich International Airport is 83 km away.

Breakfast is buffet style. The hotel also has an à la carte menu and a table d'hote menu.