The Railway

3.0 star property

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 3)
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 2) | Bathroom | Free toiletries

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Ipswich, England, IP6 9AA
  • Place, Fynn Valley Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ipswich Regent Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Railway

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and an indoor tennis court. Self parking is free. Additionally, an outdoor tennis court and WiFi in public areas are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
The Railway offers 4 accommodations with free toiletries.
An outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court are featured at the inn.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Railway. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fynn Valley Golf Club. Free self-parking, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Northgate Sports Centre and a few minutes from Fynn Valley Golf Club
The Railway offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ipswich inn is smoke free.

The Railway has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Property is also known as

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The Railway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy and quick check in, lots of car parking, great room, very comfy and continental breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome lovely warm room and fantastic food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharif

Everything was lovely , room lovely , staff lovely. Only one fault for me personally , the mattress was a little bit soft, l prefer a firmer one
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for rail access. Overall a comfotrtable place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well kept, friendly staff, easy going atmosphere, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Comfortable stay

Our second stay - comfortable and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Food excellent. Comfy bed clean and spacious room.Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really welcoming hosts; great food from pub restaurant in evenings. Comfortable room, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit to The Railway at Westerfield. Great location with easy access to trains and a large car park on site. The staff are great also, plus wonderful food. Much to like about the Railway Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant staff and room was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Comfortable & friendly accommodation

Comfortable and clean room with friendly staff. We would stay here again on our return to Ipswich.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing cannot fault it . The staff where very nice and polite and helpful , breakfast was great in the morning would highly recommend this pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and friendly service. Nice selection of food and drink in the communal area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Beautiful pub with rooms

My stay at the Railway was excellent, the pub is located in an ideal location for exploring Suffolf countryside. The food served is not just typical pub food, it is of high quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Great hidden little gem

Stayed here maybe 15 times or more now. Always very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Great welcome good food and a really comfy bed

Friendly welcome. Great staff. Good food and a really comfortable bed Lots of thoughtful touches including complimentary breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saima

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

Comfortable stay - friendly staff

Throughly enjoyed my stay, although just for one night for work but, with the friendly helpful staff, lovely comfortable room and spacious parking space, i would definetly return in the future when I need for work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like it has recently been redecorated, simple and pleasant style. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast items available to help yourself if leaving before official breakfast time. I’ll be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room with excellent amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Mid week stay

The pub was lovely as were the staff. The location was good. We ate at the pub both evenings and the food was excellent and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

We will certainly go back ,thank you,

From the moment we arrived we thought this looks really good and our stay was,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I

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

Fantastic

Fantastic all round, facilities, food, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great overnight stay at The railway Inn. All staff were very accommodating & Friendly.. Definitely will stay there again on our next visit to Ipswich.. it’s only a 8 minute taxis journey to the Theatre….
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024