Rustic and luxury don’t often go together, but that’s exactly how to describe this lakeside safari-tent-style accommodation that’s cleverly designed to give you all you’ll need for a memorable holiday for up to six family or friends. And best of all? Your faithful four-legged friend can join you for this fabulous rural retreat on a family-run site in Hintlesham. Immerse yourself in nature as you embrace your digital detox.
The tent itself feels really substantial and is on a wooden decked platform with a huge covered veranda. Inside, the living area is open-plan with wood lined walls towards the back, giving it a very Scandi feel. The kitchen has a breakfast bar but there’s a dining table too, along with a lounge area with a wood burner, so there’s plenty of space for everyone. The bedrooms are as quirky as the rest of this retreat, with one accessed via a ladder and doors in the wall. But it’s all part of this unforgettable experience… The bathroom’s underfloor heating and rolltop bath add more unexpected touches of luxury and keep things cosy whatever the weather. From the covered veranda, steps lead down to the patio area where you can BBQ a holiday feast before soaking in the wood-fired hot tub.
This glamping accommodation is sited by a lake, with three others, surrounded by ancient woodland and 20 acres of shared grounds to explore at your leisure. It’s also possible to opt for additional spa treatments and wellness sessions. If you want to strike out with your hound, then head for Dedham Vale AONB, 12 miles away. East Bergholt is 7.5 miles and has the National Trust Flatford Mill, where Constable painted ‘The Haywain’. Hadleigh is the closest town (5 miles) and has pretty buildings, shops and eateries plus a weekly market.