Eye Lodge I

About this property

Eye Lodge I is one of two gorgeous small lodges situated in a two and a half acre wooded estate in the Suffolk countryside. With its own private garden, beautifully bordered by country woven fencing, Eye Lodge I is a blissful, tranquil retreat. With luxurious, contemporary furnishings and decor, it is an ideal base for a small family. If you want to visit with Grandparents or friends, we also feature the one bedroom Eye Lodge II. Guests are very welcome to roam freely through the private woodlands. This wonderful lodge is situated 7 miles from the pretty town of Framlington, close to Halesworth and within easy reach of the wonderful Suffolk Heritage Coast resorts of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

The styling and decor of Eye Lodge I is contemporary, elegant and calm. Subtle hints of the seaside are sprinkled around the lodge and warm, oak flooring flows throughout. It is furnished to a very high standard, making it a very comfortable retreat. The kitchen diner is open plan and very smart. The kitchen makes self-catering a breeze. Double doors open to the wonderful living space with its comfy seating and wood burning stove. How lovely to snuggle up in front of the fire on a chilly evening! There are so many windows and floor to ceiling doors in this wonderful lodge, the space is very bright and airy.

Double doors open from the lodge to the very pretty garden with a delightful circular patio offering alfresco dining. If you have decided to rent Eye Lodge II as well, it is very easy to enjoy the gardens together.

Each of the rooms enjoys a gentle, home-from-home atmosphere. You will feel very much at ease and enjoy the charm. Hotel quality Egyptian cotton linens and luxury bath robes are provided to ensure you enjoy the sleep of kings. One of the bedrooms offers a kingsize bed and the other boasts twins that a placed next to each other. The bathroom is smart and immaculate with a walk-in double headed rain shower and sensor mirror.

You can wake up in the morning, enjoy your coffee and breakfast in the garden and decide on your plans for the day. Perhaps Bressingham, or Walberswick or perhaps the celebrated, much loved Southwold? There is so much choice from this peaceful location.

Eye Lodge I is situated on a gorgeous two and a half acre private estate in the Suffolk countryside. It is 7 miles form Framlington which boasts an ancient castle as well as excellent independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Framlington Castle is a wonderful place for a picnic. Entrance includes access to Lanman Trust’s Museum of local history as well. Displays illustrate the power struggles between monarchs and the Lords of Framlington over the ages and the tragic stories of famous family members Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. The Mere, the castle’s outer courts and walls offer spectacular countryside views and some wonderful kite flying opportunities.

Halesworth is another of Suffolk’s very pretty market towns. It is less than 10 miles from the coast. Many of the town’s buildings date back to the sixteenth century. It is wonderful for an afternoon tea stop.

Bressingham is another popular spot. The Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens boasts a collection of working locomotives that will take you around the magnificent gardens and woodland. A trip to the locomotive sheds brings the power of the mighty steam engineering up close. Bressingham has been the official home to the Dads Army Appreciation Society’s collection since 2000 so any of you Dads Army fans know where to head!

The quaint village of Aldeburgh is famous for its connection with the composer Benjamin Britten. It boasts a stunning ‘Scallop’ sculpture on the beach which is 4 metres high and is inscribed with the words ‘I hear those voices that will not be drowned’ from Britten’s famous opera Grimes. There is an annual Aldeburgh Festival which takes place in June and was originally founded by Benjamin Brittan. He was actually born in nearby Lowestoft but spent the last 30+ years of his live living in Aldeburgh. You can visit The Red House where he stayed for a glimpse of his life. Visitors can buy the freshest of catches at the fisherman’s huts on the beach for your alfresco supper or visit the numerous art galleries. The architecture of Aldeburgh is lovely. It is such a pretty place.

Just along the coast, Thorpeness is a magical, mystical village where you will find The Meare, an artificially created, Peter Pan themed boating lake. The landings and tiny islands have Peter Pan names such as  ‘The Pirate’s Lair’ and ‘Wendy’s Island’. Visitors can hire rowing boats and enjoy family rowing on the water. Thorpeness Golf Club is regarded as one of Suffolk’s finest with 18 holes and par 70, just a stone’s throw from the beach.

There are few seaside towns quite so quintessentially British as Southwold. Instagram worthy, pastel painted beach huts line the promenade and the sandy beach is gorgeous. The iconic pier was refurbished and is lined with classy shops, eateries and amusements.  Southwold is home to the famous Adnams Brewery with its brewing rooms set just behind the High Street, adjacent to the town’s iconic lighthouse which you can visit. You can cross the River Blyth to Walberswick, exploring the trackbed of the old Southwold Railway and returning on the little ferry if you want a change for the return. Over a thousand acres of heath and marshland around Walberswick are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walberswick offers tea rooms, restaurants, two pubs, an art gallery, village shops and some charming craft and gift shops. Fresh fish can be bought from the harbour huts and crabbing is very popular for children by the harbour. Walberswick used to host the annual British Open Crabbing Championship, raising funds for good causes.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
- Living room
- Fully-equipped kitchen with dining facilities
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
- Travel cot & highchair available on request
- Parking
* Subject to availability, it is possible for those in larger groups to also book the adjoining Eye Lodge II, in order to sleep up to 6 guests.