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Retreat East

4.5 star property
Luxury country house with full-service spa and health club

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Front of property
Dining
The Hayloft
The Cow House | Terrace/patio
The Piggery | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Ipswich, England, IP6 9QE
  • Place, Brooke House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Helmingham Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chantry Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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The Roost

The Roost

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 86 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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The Granary

The Granary

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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The Cow House

The Cow House

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Hayloft

The Hayloft

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, Netflix

The Stables

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV, Netflix

The Burrow

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Nook

The Nook

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The FarmHouse

The FarmHouse

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
4 bedrooms
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

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Aviary - Shepherd Hut

Aviary - Shepherd Hut

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ipswich

A luxury stay in Ipswich awaits you at Retreat East. You'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Bramford Golf Centre and 6.5 km (4 mi) from Brooke House. Highlights at this country house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .A relaxing visit to Retreat East Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The country house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Ipswich country house include Helmingham Hall and Namco Funscape.
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What's nearby

  • Brooke House - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bramford Golf Centre - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Helmingham Hall - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chantry Park - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Portman Road - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Needham Market Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Retreat East

Luxury country house with full-service spa and health club
Retreat East offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Retreat East. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Ipswich country house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Retreat East offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ipswich country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Retreat East Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 45 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 65 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 45 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP65 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 parking available at Retreat East?

Yep, Retreat East has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Retreat East?

Yep, Retreat East Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like hot stone massages.

What makes Retreat East a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Retreat East.

Does Retreat East serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Retreat East?

No, Retreat East does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Retreat East?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Retreat East?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Retreat East?

Furry friends are welcome at Retreat East, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Retreat East Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Norwich

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019