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5.0 out of 5

"Quiet location, really able to get away from it all. Beautiful barns " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 01 Aug 2019

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The Cow House

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Nook

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Granary

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Den

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Roost

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Burrow

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Retreat East, you'll be close to Blakenham Woodland Garden. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages at Retreat East Spa
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 7 minutes by car from Bramford Golf Centre and 8 minutes from Brooke House
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Retreat East ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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5 out of 5
Quiet location, really able to get away from it all. Beautiful barns

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Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:

  • Restaurant

Property Features

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Needham Market Station (6.8 km / 4.2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating
  • Fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The country house hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Retreat East has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the country house. Other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 20

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • 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 confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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 fire extinguisher 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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Online penalty collection

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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).
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