Name: Britten House
Address: 21 Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0DB, GB

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Caren

Ann is a wonderful host ,had a great time

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Adrian

Just a nice place to stay for three days,excellent

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Sanda-Stela

A lovely place with an amazing view and great services!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2025

Kathleen

I would say it was more like a guest house than a hotel but with no breakfast and no staff on site. It was a clean very nice room but I hadn't realised that we would be up 4 flights of stairs and as I had recently had knee surgery it was a bit of a trial getting up to our room I wrongly assumed there would be a lift. I also was surprised that room wasn't made up every day so my husband had to go out one evening looking for milk so that we could make a cup of tea. The position of the house was very good and we had a lovely view of the Esplanade and sea.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Glenn

Good value

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

trevot

Great location

Couple of nights in a room with a seaview.
Nice big room with big 4 poster bed.
Proper old style heavyweight furniture and a small dining table for 2.
Bathroom is big with double shower .
All bedding
/towels/shower mat/in shower rubber mat supplied.
Pedestal fan also supplied
Tea coffee facilities .
View was nice with a clear site of the sandbank.
Really good location
I would of liked more windows to open and better lighting and if the hotel did food it would of been great.
Parking for 3 normal cars or street parking .
Ann was helpfull

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Natalie

Very quirky hotel with very soac

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Gillian

Nice base for us to work the first light festival.
Super blouse to the beach and lovely view from the room.
Loved the historic l8nk to Benjamin Britten, like a step back in time x

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2025

Clive

Well worth it.

It was good, basic, but good. Price was reasonable considering. No complaints.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Craig

Nice view

Nice view
comfortable room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

William

Would stay again

In our 2-night stay we had no contact with anyone else at the hotel, but could hear othwr guests a little from our room. Check-in was easy with guidance sent in advance, and the room was cleaned well during the day. The accomodation was clean and comfortable, although the common areas were unlit during the day so quite dark. A small amount of shampoo and shower gel was provided, and the room had a kettle. Street parking outside the hotel was free and plentiful (May bank holiday). The hotel is a short walk from the seafront, and a high street with many shops and places to eat.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

simon

I spent 3 nights and overall had an enjoyable stay.
The room was a good size, very clean, and the bed very comfy. Only slight disappointment was that the advertised fridge was not in the room; I was expecting this to keep drinks cold and for packed lunches.
Check in was done online and very easy. Whilst this was quick and efficient it meant the personal touch was lacking and I did not see anyone else during my stay.
Great location on the promenade with pubs, restaurants, and the station within walking distance.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2023

Martyn

Excellent value for money, cracking location and clean, spacious functional room. Excellent breakfast over the road at the Thatch at reasonable cost. All good.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2023

ELAINE

Impersonal, but good value. Visiting housekeeper

Historically interesting, the house was managed at a distance, with access via text message, etc. Most of the reviews related to a different period when breakfasts were served and people greeted you. Bed was comfy apart from one awkward spring, but because of the heat the place needed a really good airing with all the windows open for a while. The cleaning housekeeper was great, and ran after us with something we had left. Glad to visit and good value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

karin

overall was very happy with room and amenities didnt realise was room only but the place across the road did very gd breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2020

Peter

Smashing B&B -Briiten’s

Great little B&B in Lowestoft ideal for short business trips, the rooms and breakfast is a steal at £55. Worth every penny and views in a morning are great!! Peter

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2019

Dom

Lovely stay

After a long day of travelling and working I arrived at Britten House early evening. I was let in by Colin, shown my room, given all the details I needed, and even provided with some advice on the local area to inform my evening run. The room was spacious, clean, and had a nice two seater sofa. The bed is very soft which worried me as I'm used to firmer mattresses but I slept wonderfully and comfortably. Breakfast was really nice and cooked to my liking. If I am down that way again I will definitely be booking back in.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The hosting was great, breakfast was cooked to order and perfect each time. Parking is limited but there is a huge car park across the road at 5 pounds a day one can not complain. We stayed on the first floor and had a view of the ocean and the room was huge and spacious with a fridge and a couch along with the large bed. The bathroom was amazing with the most modern tub shower massage and radio and cool lighting. Right on the ocean and the beaches.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2019

Phil

Fantastic breakfast and great location. Shower could well be a problem for the larger person.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Did not stay in the actual house as I was offered a flat in another house which belonged to the owners of Britten House.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Really nice accommodation and excellent breakfast. Internet signal was unreliable in top floor room, but otherwise everything was superb

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

everything was provided, clean room, comfortable bed, quiet location wonderful sea view. breakfast was excellent especially the scrambled egg. owners were friendly and helpful. have stayed in many b&b's this one beats all. will definitely go again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2019

Jane

Would thoroughly recommend.

Very clean and tidy and comfortable. Pleasant hosts. Super breakfast. Very convenient for the beach, harbour and town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Really pleased overall, spacious family room, great location, friendly and professional, very clean, breakfast delicious- will come again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

Nigel

Once Britten, twice is a must.

Stayed in the Elgar Suite and attached a couple of pics of the view from my room.
Really friendly hosts who were very helpful when I had a slight problem to deal with (not with my stay).
Superb quality breakfast in a lovely setting, especially enjoyed the home prepared fruit salad.
This trip was for business, I’ll be bringing my good lady for a holiday next time.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2019

Paul

A Gem of a Guest House!

Clean and Comfortable room... with the little extras like a fan and mini-fridg. Great breakfast with good choice of options.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The property is right across from the beach which makes it so convenient. The views of the sea are beautiful. Great place to stay, excellent breakfast, rooms are generous size and the towels, you will want to tuck them away in your suitcase. It’s the only place we want to stay in Lowestoft.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2019

Matthew

Nice place to stay

Good experience. Nice, big room- was uncomfortably warm when I first arrived (was a summer day), but cooled down with the provided fan. Very tasty breakfast. Internet in the room was fast, but did drop out a few times. Overall would reccomend

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great Breakfast, comfortable bed. and everything that i needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Kathleen

Seaside stay

Lovely view of the seaside and very close to the sandy beach. Lovely costal walks in both directions. Breakfast was very nice and filling. There was a good choice of home made jams and marmalades which were very tasty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2019

Janet

Good but needs a little boost.

Great location across from the pier and the beach. Pleasant hosts and wonderful breakfast. Our room was spacious but sadly had not been vacuumed prior to our arrival. Bathroom supplies were not updated daily.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

lisa

Wonderful

Lovely place to stay, very clean and very welcoming. Lovely staff and very good breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

I loved that it is the former home of a composer and that the rooms/suites all had the name of a composer. We stayed in the Vivaldi suit and it was very cute. The bed, linen, floor, towels and bathroom were clean and neat. There was a little fridge on the bedside to use which was very useful as we bought some take away food home. The provided breakfast was lovely as well.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2019

Verified traveler

Booked 4 rooms as we were attending a family funeral near by - All 4 rooms were immaculate! The hosts were more than welocoming and catered for my partly diabled mum perfectly.
Breakfast was to die for!! a fanatstic selection and homemade marmalde (I'm not a lover, but mum is so that pleased her :).

Over the years I have stayed in many hotels around the world, and was dubious about booking the Britten, I should not have worried..

If you are ever in the area' and a room at the Britten is available then snap it up.

Thank you from the 5 of us for a wonderful saty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Stephanie

Lovely place to stay.

Lovely place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Room was spacious with sea views. Wonderful breakfast with lots of choice and cratered well for a special diet. Very welcoming owners. Would defiantly stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2019

IAN

Excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

We were in a very nice double room/bedsit overlooking the sea which was so relaxing 😎
If I were to go back to Lowestoft I would definitely consider going to the same place.
Colin and Anne (I think their names are) were amazing. They made us feel so much at home and cooked good breakfast for us.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great room with lots little nice touches, friendly staff and tasty breakfast.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2019

Patrick

As expected and a little more

A guest hpuse with a ton load of character. Nice staff, right on the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2018

Mike

Enjoyed our 4 night stay. Weather was variable but we were well prepared. Free car parking was a plus and when we needed help or advice our hosts were always at hand.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Ann

Great stay, made very welcome went out of their way to help with smallest things. Book and enjoy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely B&B for a short holiday. Well furnished rooms, very friendly staff and excellent breakfasts. Good location for the station in a nice part of Lowestoft with sea views from some of the rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2018

David

Visiting family in Lowestoft

Enjoyed our stay at Britten House. very welcoming, excellent breakfasts, comfortable rooms, lovely sea views.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Very pleasant chilled atmosphere and breakfast was fabulous. Highly recommend this gem of a hotel

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2018

Hazel

Very welcoming and comfortable. Breakfast really good with plenty of choice and lovely homemade jams and marmalades.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Richard

Outstanding Bed and breakfast

Brilliant stay at Anne and Colin's Bed and Breakfast. We always get a lovely welcome and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast is one of the best we've had in a Bed and Breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2018

Jennifer

The B&B was very comfortable, particularly the beds, and we enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2018

Kelly

Lovely hotel with great sea view

Lovely, friendly owners who made you feel welcome. Amazing room with plenty of room and georgous sea views. Close to town and very comfy bed. To complete the package the home cooked breakfast is one if the best I have had!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

Anne

Lovely place to stay the Hosts very welcoming

First time I have stayed here but will certainly stay here again in future. Wonderful big room looking out to see the Sunrise and Sea. Wonderful breakfast with lots of choices. Would highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2018

Jim

Family vacation

Absoultely great ! Very nice, clean and comfortable. Owners were very aaccomodating and we wanted for nothing. Excellent breakfast to start the day. Couldn't have asked for more.

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2017

dennis

Pleasant break

Very pleasant Bed and breakfast . We were in front bedroom overlooking the sea . Sofa and chair were added bonus . Very good breakfast . Found a lovely Indian restaurant close by

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2017

Tracy

Great place to stay. We really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful room, friendly owners and amazing breakfasts. We will be back on our next visit to England.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2017

Christopher

weekend away

lovely stay at the Britten House....nice room & the breakfast is delicious

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2017

Julie

central, beach front Blue plaque property

Beautiful building outside and in although decor and furnishings a little tired and need updating. However the hospitality is of the highest standard only matched by the quality of the food on offer for breakfast. Would definately return.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2017

Mike

Fantastic

Excellent all round, especially the service

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2017

Heather

Delightful

Very comfortable, traditional but with modern conveniences. Friendly cheerful hosting and delicious food. Lovely seaside town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

lovely hotel with seaview.

we took my dad age 97 and colin and ann the landlord and landlady did everything they could to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. the breakfasts were amazing we really dont think there could be a better place to have stayed.

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Everything good but hair should be tied back when preparing and serving food.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2017

Christine Mary

Excellent value for money.

The hotel is ideally situated to access the beach/prom and town.
The owners were very friendly and the room was very clean and spacious.
We would definitely use this hotel again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2017

Simon

Good value in Lowestoft.

Very friendly owners, the room we were given was a little small and cluttered (unlike previous stays here). Breakfast great and location perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2017

Don

Birthplace of Benjamin Britten

This is a beautiful B&B, close to the beach with an ocean view. It has been beautifully restored, but with modern conveniences. A very good breakfast, cooked to your order. Many furniture pieces from the era when the house was new.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2017

Elaine

Highly Recommended

The weather was glorious, we were able to walk along the sea front and enjoy a meal in a local restaurant. The hotel was lovely, the room was comfortable and although the ensuite was small, it was adequate with a very good shower. The owners were an absolute pleasure, it felt as if nothing was too much trouble and the breakfast was outstanding. We would highly recommend Britten House.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2017

Julie

Romantic break at Britten House

Every thing about Britten House was amazing. Exceptional service, cleanliness, atmosphere. The breakfasts were superb. The view from room was excellent. We stayed in room 3 with four poster bed, brilliant shower and full sea view. Highly recommend Britten House !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2017

Mark

Great hosts

It was for work hosts are very welcoming

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2017

Albert P.

Good position, near beach and town.

Well run hotel,with friendly and helpful staff.
Large, clean, comfortable room with excellent bathroom and shower facilities

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2017

Tom and Mary

Good hotel close to amenities.

Stayed one night. Lovely large room with seaview. Comfy and practical sofa. Excellent breakfast with good choice. Hosts were friendly, helpful, and clearly take a pride in offering a high standard. Very good value, and would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

Peter

Comfortable room, good breakfast, great value.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2017

Julie

Superb hotel opposite beach

Greeted by the owner who was so lovely and knowledgeable of area and places to eat, iconic restaurant was unbelievable. The room was spacious and clean, bathroom out of this world. Lovely little extras, cotton wool/ buds, water Jug and kettle filled. Looks out to the sea where you can sit at a table and relax. Lovely big TV. The bed was so soft and comfy I could have missed breakfast but glad I didn't as it was delicious. Will visit again, highly recommend, thank you

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Hotel a good position

Arrived before book in time and our room was ready, we also got upgraded to a sea view. Everything in the room you needed ie. hairdryer, coffee/tea/biscuits & toiletries including a showercap. just needed a little more light to blow dry my hair but I did manage, bathroom light for makeup was fine. A bit of a noise when flushing the loo or using the shower, this didn't bother us but not sure about our neighbours.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2016

Jane

Lovely stay at Britten House

Stayed here for one night whilst visiting the Marina Theatre. Lovely comfortable room, friendly owners. Breakfast was lovely. Would defintely stay there again! Would have preferred an earlier check in as we thought 4pm was quite late.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2016

Christine

Super position with great sea views.

Loved our stay and would willingly return.Great room, superb breakfast. Everything to our satisfaction.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2016

Gail

Lovely Breakfast