Overview
Occupying 35 acres of idyllic Suffolk countryside, Retreat East is a luxurious spa resort like no other. With a strong focus on sustainability, expect the freshest local organic produce in the award-winning Great Barn restaurant. Guests can relax with rejuvenating spa treatments or recharge with a selection of fun activities before retiring to their impressive individual accommodation.
Highlights
- Accommodation in individual barns and shepherd's huts
- Luxurious spa treatments, sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi hot tub
- Environmentally sustainable, including an organic kitchen garden
Pooch perks
- Earthbound dog bed, dog bowl, Wild For Dogs mini shampoo and Pooches dog treats for every dog
- Close by to stunning coastal walks
- Recommendations for local dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and activities
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Map & Directions
Address
Brick Kiln Farm
Sandy Lane
Hemingstone
Suffolk
IP6 9QE
During summer months, no cars are permitted on site however guests can drop their luggage off before parking in the complimentary car park at the retreat's entrance.
October - February, guests may park on site.
How to get here
Retreat East is set in rural Suffolk, on a cow parsley-lined country lane. Ipswich is 20 minutes by car, and the coast is within driving distance for jaunts to Southwold and Aldeburgh.
By Air: Stansted, an hour and ten minutes' drive away.
Train: Ipswich Station, 20 minutes drive from the hotel
By Car: Retreat East is just off the A14, and has parking and charge points for electric cars.
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Location & Local Attractions
There are plenty of ways to soak up Suffolk's natural beauty and explore, either directly from the doorstep of your luxury private barn or a short car journey away.
The quaint seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold are a short journey away. Thorpeness is a famous holiday village with a whimsical literary link. The picturesque ‘mere' is vast- covering over 60,000 acres with various islands and inlets. The Meare comprises many little islands, all named by J.M Barrie, author of Peter Pan and visitors can take to one of the many little boats available to hire and drift between fairytale settings such as the pirate's lair and Wendy's house.
Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just six miles from Aldeburgh. Visit their shop for dreamy interiors and homemade produce.
Ipswich is just under 20 minutes' drive away from Retreat East, and Woodbridge, a pretty market town on the River Deben is 25 minutes away.
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Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.

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