We Love —
- The gorgeous converted barns with beamed ceilings and wonderfully comfy beds.
- Cycling through the pretty fields and meadows to visit charming Coddenham and Hemingstone.
- Indulging in the delectable tasting menu which celebrates organic produce, fresh flavours and locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Suffolk is an area of natural beauty, and the Retreat East is a hidden gem. The former 16th-century farm is a luxury nature retreat - perfect for a cosy getaway!
Retreat East 5* —
Just a 20-minute drive from Ipswich, find yourself in the heart of the rolling Suffolk countryside at Retreat East 5*.
The 16th-century former dairy farm has been lovingly restored, along with a collection of converted barns, to create a stylish retreat that combines modern luxury with a rustic-chic feel. Retreat East is a dog friendly establishment so you can bring your four-legged friend along.
Take a stroll over the fields into the local villages of Coddenham and Hemingstone, or drive just 25 minutes to the pretty market town of Woodbridge.
Your apartment —
This offer is based on a choice between a One Bedroom Barn or a Two Bedroom Barn. Please note: Each barn is unique so the style of your barn may differ slightly to those featured in the photographs.
One Bedroom Barn
Retreat East offers a stunning collection of one bedroom barns that offer a home-from-home feel with the luxury of staying within a tranquil, wellness retreat.
Whether you are cosied up beneath the characterful timber framing or sleeping soundly in a grand four-poster king-sized bed, each room offers a different experience and unique features - offering you the perfect excuse to return time and time again!
Maximum room capacity


Two Bedroom Barn
For those looking for a little extra space, Retreat East also offers a selection of beautiful two bedroom barns. Adorned in the same country-chic decor as the one bedroom barns, the entire estate has been designed with your ultimate comfort in mind.
Maximum room capacity




Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Make full use of the kitchen in your barn, or try the seasonal menu at The Great Barn where breakfast is also served. Exposed wooden beams and comfy armchairs add to the homely feel in the restaurant, while the large windows flood the space with light.
Your Time
Just for you:
- Complimentary bike hire
- Complimentary use of the spa facilities
Choose from the extensive treatment menu at the spa. Soothe your skin with a facial using botanicals, or take the weight off your feet with a foot massage. There's also a fitness space and outdoor jacuzzi.
Your Destination —
One of the oldest English towns, Ipswich is home to a cutting-edge theatre and arts scene, cool waterfront bars, cosy Suffolk pubs and a vibrant community of independent stores. Modern art and design exhibitions at Ipswich Art Gallery bring popular and contemporary exhibitions to town.
Visit the grand Tudor house of Christchurch Mansion and the Wolsey Art Gallery and discover a fantastic collection of Constable and Gainsborough paintings and drawings. Ipswich Museum is filled with local Anglo-Saxon artefacts along with relics from Ancient Egypt and spectacular natural history exhibits.
Surrounded by rural landscape and dramatic coastline, the restaurants and bars in Ipswich create delicious, international menus made fresh from the county’s produce. Have lunch in a cosy Suffolk pub or quirky bar, grab a coffee from a waterfront café or wind down in the evening for dinner at one of the town’s many award-winning restaurants.
Just a one-hour train from London, Ipswich is the perfect place to stay and explore the rest of Suffolk. Wander the shores of the Suffolk coast, explore the Shotley Peninsula or take a day trip to Bury St Edmunds or one of the charming Wool Towns.