Port Hotels near Ipswich

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Alex Bridgeman
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Port Hotels near Ipswich

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It seems that unexpectedly I may be staying in or near Ipswich tomorrow night.

Does anyone know of a hotel or restaurant in the area which has a decent selection of port for a thirsty traveller?
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Perhaps Seckfords would allow you to pitch a camp bed in their warehouse at Dock Lane for the evening? :lol:
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I have noticed that I will be close to Seckfords. Sadly John has said he needs 48 hours notice to add me to my reserves.
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2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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AHB wrote:I have noticed that I will be close to Seckfords. Sadly John has said he needs 48 hours notice to add me to my reserves.
...and you have to pay £28 + VAT to get out in the morning :-)
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Try the Salt House Harbour hotel on the waterfront, last time I was there (2 years ago) they had a couple of mature vintages by the bottle, and some by the glass. Unfortunately I am in Keswick this week otherwise I would have suggested a much better option.....
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I did take a look at the Salt House Harbour hotel wine list on the web, but they didn't have anything better than LBV so I ended up in Hintelsham Hall. They have a couple of vintage ports on their list, but you'll have to check the other thread to see what they are...
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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