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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Luxury country house in a rural location

Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Retreat East. Indulge in a hot stone massage at Retreat East Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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The Roost | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Roost

  • Garden view
  • 86 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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The Granary | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Granary

  • Garden view
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Cow House | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Cow House

  • 115 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Piggery

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Hayloft

  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, Netflix

The Stables

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV, Netflix

The Burrow

  • Garden view
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Den

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Nook

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  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The FarmHouse | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The FarmHouse

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Aviary - Shepherd Hut

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ipswich, Retreat East is in a rural area. Ipswich Waterfront and Helmingham Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bramford Golf Centre and Fynn Valley Golf Club. Blakenham Woodland Garden and Namco Funscape are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ipswich travel guide
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Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Ipswich, England, IP6 9QE

What's nearby

  • Portman Road
    Portman Road
    14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront
    Ipswich Waterfront
    16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Bramford Golf Centre
    8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Helmingham Hall
    10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Chantry Park
    11 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Needham Market Station
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marmaris Kebab & Fish Bar
    9 min drive
  • The Chequers
    6 min drive
  • Cafe 24
    10 min drive
  • Greggs
    7 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min drive

About this property

Retreat East

Luxury country house in a rural location
Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Retreat East. Indulge in a hot stone massage at Retreat East Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Retreat East include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Toasters, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 45 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 65 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 45 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 65 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Retreat East Country House Ipswich
Retreat East Ipswich
Retreat East Ipswich
Retreat East Country House
Retreat East Country House Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat East pet-friendly?

Yes, Retreat East allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Retreat East?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Retreat East located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury country house is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bramford Golf Centre, Brooke House, and Blakenham Woodland Garden. Helmingham Hall and Namco Funscape are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Retreat East Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasn’t what i expected however, incredibly comfortable and staff where so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Most relaxing weekend ever

It was the most relaxing weekend you could ask for, it was so peaceful and the staff were amazing. Can’t recommend enough a weekend at Retreat East. Also the spa and food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time here and you can not fault this place . The rooms, the staff, the location are just perfect and the dogs are made to feel like VIP’s. The hot tub is lovely and the restaurant has such a nice ambiance about it ( and yes dogs are welcome in there too!)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles

Good but overall disappointing

Big spacious room Able to get in earlier then expected Great walks with maps of walks provided. Sauna and steam were clean Good complimentary items Breakfast which was included was average at best. Extractor fan in bathroom took 40 minutes to go off and had no switch to turn off Tv in bedroom awkwardly placed Windows in room covered in bird poo and sky light windows covered in webs Service seemed a bit hostile not very welcoming I wouldn’t say it was worth what I paid. Rather places like congham hall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was okay, but for the price paid, and for a place that describes itself as ‘luxury’, I expected much more. We had one of the more expensive rooms (‘the piggery’) and I can see that once upon a time it was nice but it was looking quite run down and shabby, it severely needed a lick of paint, repairing of fixtures and fittings and the garden area really needed some plants, decent furniture and shade (currently it feels like a driveway with a picnic bench and two chairs.) Breakfast at the great barn wasn’t a great experience - staff seemed chaotic and on one day there was barely any food, drinks and juices had all ran out, no milk for the cereal etc. on another day we waited over half an hour for some coffees. We were meant to have dinner there but we cancelled because we weren’t filled with confidence following our breakfast experience! On the positive side - the staff are lovely, the massages were good, and the location (if you’re happy to drive) was good for exploring Suffolk. Overall I was disappointed and I’m not sure I’d recommend in its current state, but I hope they make some amends and improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely to be staying here we will return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous stay! Would definitely return and recommend to others. Would just like to see more option on the menu in the barn. A pasta and/or steak dish would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms.Quiet location. Friendly staff. Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Toni

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

Nice but is about double the cost it should be.

Quite a nice quiet place but not worth anything like what they charge. There were stains on the bed covers which they came and changed straight away. Breakfast wasn't worth bothering with, hardly anything there on the continental option, we waited a while for drinks that didnt come so we gave up and left.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and well equipped. The staff at reception and in the restaurant were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful get away at Retreat East. All very well thought through and very peaceful. Took our dog as it is very dog friendly as well. Lovely spa and massage during our stay but the food in the great barn was very seasonal and delicious. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, the food was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place with a lovely spa. The top to toe massage/facial was fab. Super quiet which made for a much needed relaxing weekend. My only negative was the mattress was really hard!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, really able to get away from it all. Beautiful barns
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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

Relaxing and stunning

We loved our stay at Retreat East. Beautiful setting and top quality service. We’ll be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic retreat with beautifully individually designed barns with central spa and gym facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Rural chic

Wonderful rural chic farm that has been converted and had new designer barns set out in a chilled out location only 8 miles north of Ipswich and 5 minutes drive from the A14
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Beautiful rural spot, quiet and calm with luxury

A great stay, relaxing and comfortable . The facilities are excellent . We will definitely come back . Our cottage had lots of space
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023