Retreat East

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

Property highlights

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Holiday home with sauna near Ipswich

Elegant Accommodation: Retreat East in Ipswich offers a recently renovated, adults-only 5-star holiday home. Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a steam room, hot tub, wellness packages, fitness room, and electric vehicle charging station. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Dining areas offer fresh pastries, pancakes, fruits, and warm dishes. Convenient Location: Located 67 km from Norwich International Airport, Retreat East is near attractions such as Saint Botolph's Burgh (12 km) and Ipswich Station (12 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Beautiful countryside. Lovely barns. Friendly Staff. Lou on reception, very helpful.”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful shepherds hut, comfortable with everything you need. The food was excellent and it’s a lovely setting.”
Bruce
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accommodation was amazing , Harry on reception was brilliant”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the property and the staff were really helpful”
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our little barn and the fact everywhere was dog friendly, the staff were so lovely and helpful, will definitely be returning.”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great, lots of choice. Great facilities and cosy Shepherd's Hut. Can't comment on spa as didn't have time to use it”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unique accommodation. Great food, relaxing, spotless and comfortable.”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay! Our barn was comfortable, clean and stylish. The food at the restaurant in the evening was great and we had a good continental breakfast included. There are lovely walks straight from the retreat and nice extras, like wellies...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was okay but was expecting a cooked breakfast for the price of the room.”
Byfield
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely setting with nice walks around surrounding area. Evening meal was wonderful. Accommodation was fantastic really beautifully decorated.”

Managed by Retreat East

Company review score: 8.9Based on 116 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Escape to the heart of Suffolk at Retreat East, an idyllic sustainable retreat regenerated from a former dairy farm set in rural Hemingstone. Spend your time dining in The Great Barn restaurant, unwinding in a luxurious property, pampering yourself at our spa, or exploring 35 acres of glorious countryside. Each property is designed for the ultimate relaxation. Just a stone’s throw from Aldeburgh, Cambridge, and Southwold, Retreat East serves as the perfect base for exploration. **PLEASE NOTE - All Areas of Retreat East are now cashless - We accept payment by Credit/Debit card & gift vouchers only**

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Great Barn at Retreat East
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Retreat East takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of £25 per stay, per dog.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Retreat East in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.