Places to stay in Stowmarket, Suffolk

Stowmarket is a small market town situated in Suffolk on the busy A14 trunk road between Bury St Edmunds to the west and Ipswich to the southeast. The town is on the main railway line between London and Norwich. Stowmarket lies on the River Gipping, which is joined by its tributary, the River Rat, to the south of the town. Places to eat in the region include Radhuni Restaurant, Galloping Chef, Tall Orders, and The Saffron.

The town takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘Stow’ meaning ‘principal place’, and was granted a market charter in 1347 by Edward III. A bi-weekly market is still held there today on Thursday and Saturday.

The center of Stowmarket ( which is at is longitude 0°59'36.291 and latitude 52°11'18.342 ) is located 3 miles away from Haughley, 4 miles away from Needham Market, 6 miles away from Elmswell and 6 miles away from Woolpit.

Available Stowmarket lodging

We currently have 10 accommodations in and around Stowmarket.

Stowmarket Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Travelodge, Needham Market
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Needham Market:

Discover East Anglia with our Ipswich Beacon Hill hotel.
A14 / A140, Beacon Hill
Needham Market, Suffolk
Bed & Breakfasts

Mulberry Farm

Approx 5 miles away in Elmswell:

Mulberry Farm B&B has been established for over ten years and throughout this period extremely high standards have been maintained - Mulberry Farm is an excellent example of a Suffolk longhouse complete with exposed beams and inglenook .....
Ashfield Road
Elmswell, Suffolk
Hotels

Travelodge

Our Ipswich Stowmarket hotel is set in a quiet location among a cluster of Suffolk villages, 2 miles from the pretty market town of Stowmarket.
A14 Haughley, Stowmarket
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Hotels

Cedars Hotel

The Cedars Hotel in Stowmarket is a privately owned, family run Hotel which takes pride in offering a warm welcome and a personal service to every visitor, holidaymaker and businessman alike. After dining in our restaurant, guests can relax in the evening in our bar and lounge.
Needham Road
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Guest Houses

Bays Farm

A beautifully restored farmhouse nestling in the Suffolk countryside, a 5-star luxury bed and breakfast offering an enjoyable and relaxed experience. Set in a quiet country location, Bays Farm is about 4 miles from Stowmarket and, as some may .....
Forward Green
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Hotels

Travelodge

Unit 18
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Guest Houses

Haughley House

Haughley
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Guest Houses

Verandah House

29 Ipswich Road
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Guest Houses

Hungercut Hall Bed And Breakfast

Approx 5 miles away in Creeting St Mary:

Coddenham Road

Stowmarket Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Red House Farm

Cottage / Caravan Park

Approx 3 miles away in Haughley:

Red House Farm, Haughley is situated in the picturesque countryside of Mid Suffolk. The farm is just half a mile from the village of Haughley, and an ideal base for exploring the many attractions in East Anglia.
Station Road
Haughley, Suffolk
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