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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk is provided along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack will be waiting for you on your arrival, containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk is provided to get you started.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Downbridge lodge is absolutely amazing, a wonderful Peaceful place to stay . Very clean . Very near to travel to places to visit . Beds were very comfortable.. only thing I would say is could do with an extra sofa. Other than than was wonderful. Stuart is extremely helpful.
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Super facilities in a very quiet location.
Everything about the holiday, accomodation, facilities were first class. It is set in an area of historical hotspots and natural beauty. The peace and quiet mind blowing. Our hosts were discrete but always ready to help. Having never been to Suffolk found the 'locals' to be welcoming and obliging.
Fabulous, very comfortable, 5 star accommodation. Very well presented and lovely quite surroundings and friendly host in Stuart. We have been here 3 times so far, would definitely recommend.
Wonderful property and a very helpful owner. Highly recommended!
Lovely well equipped property. Worked well for two couples. Enjoyed the location and wildlife. Owner very friendly.
Well positioned for exploring beautiful Suffolk, quiet peaceful situation. Lodge very well equipped but would benefit from a comfortable armchair or two. That apart, excellent in all respects.
Magnifique maison de plain-pied moderne, confortable, très bien conçue, avec tout le nécessaire pour passer des moments agréables. Le temps encore un peu froid nous a permis de profiter du poêle à bois, mais pas de la terrasse, ce que nous comptons bien pouvoir faire lors d'un prochain séjour. Bien au calme et entouré de verdure, Downbridge Lodge est idéalement situé pour rejoindre les côtes du Suffolk, visiter les nombreux points d'intérêt dans la région ou essayer les pubs environnants. Stuart est un hôte charmant, aux petits soins et de très bons conseils en cas de besoin. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour, ensoleillé pour la plupart du temps, ce qui a été une agréable surprise en ce mois d'avril.
Magnificent modern single-storey house, comfortable, very well designed, with everything you need to spend pleasant moments. The weather, which was still a little cold, allowed us to enjoy the wood stove, but not the terrace, which we hope to be able to do during a future stay. Quiet and surrounded by greenery, Downbridge Lodge is ideally located for reaching the Suffolk coast, visiting the many points of interest in the area or trying the surrounding pubs. Stuart is a charming host, attentive and very good advice when needed. We had a very good stay, sunny for most of the time, which was a pleasant surprise in April.
Downbridge Lodge was most welcoming with a beautiful hamper of goodies and essentials on the table on arrival. The lodge is stunning and Stuart the owner is very helpful if you require anything. Definitely a wonderful place to stay.
A spacious, well equipped, quiet holiday home. The welcome basket was excellent. Having family in the village we will be back.
Second visit to this fabulous property. Clean, bright and comfortable. Quiet position in very pretty village. Welcome pack much appreciated. Thoroughly recommended.
Thoughtfully designed and beautifully appointed the Lodge gave us everything we could have wanted. Ideally situated for a short stroll to the pub, or for wider exploring. It’s central location meant we had great days south at Woodbridge and Sutton Hoo, Snape and Aldeburgh. We also managed great trips out to Blakeney and the North Norfolk coast. Perfect !
Downbridge Lodge is beautiful and very well thought out and one of the best places we have stayed in. Stuart seems to have thought of everything with lots of little extras making our stay perfect. Everything about the Lodge was lovely. Thank you Stuart for a brilliant week I'm sure we will be back.
Excellent Rural Retreat with every facility
We had a lovely 5 days here. It is a lovely area with lots to see. The lodge was well equipped and we had everything we needed. The seating in the lounge area could have been more comfortable but we really enjoyed our stay. We strongly recommend Weavers in Diss for fine dining, and Lowestoft for fresh crab!. Fish and Chip van on a Thursday night was also good.
This cottage was just what we were looking for. Its spacious, well equipped, extremely quiet, has ample parking and is ideally situated for country walks. Stuart, the owner of Downbridge Lodge, made us feel really welcome and couldn’t have been more helpful. We highly recommend this accommodation.
Excellent barn lodge. Very comfortable and well presented. Very tastefully furnished well located to visit the surrounding areas. Very friendly and helpful host in Stuart. Thank you, we have rebooked to return in September.
If you need piece and quite plus comfort this is for you it was very clean the beds were comfortable bathrooms are large .this is our second time at Downbridge Lodge and will be returning later in the year
Very comfortable and everything you need for a great holiday.
Lovely place, well equipped and in great location. Ideal set up for two couples with both bedrooms being large with en-suites. So no one gets the better bedroom! The flow of the layout worked really well being open plan and very spacious whilst still feeling warm and cosy. The location great as it’s situated just up a track, easily accessible but felt a bit off the beaten track as it was lovely and peaceful whilst still only being a short walk to the village. A couple of issues, not to do with the actual property but Rural Retreats have been excellent with a quick and more than adequate resolution. Hopefully we will be back.
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