Woodland Retreat Shepherd's Hut holiday home details
If it's seclusion and peace you are looking for and a desire to return to nature, escape to this wonderful sanctuary and truly relax. Situated in a peaceful and picturesque wood, Woodlands Retreat Shepherd’s Hut is a perfectly formed bespoke Shepherd’s Hut ideal for couples wanting to escape everyday life! This compact and cosy Shepherd’s Hut may be small but has everything for a luxurious short break for two. Horses welcome too!
Woodland Retreat Shepherd's Hut lies nestled in the wonderful rural Suffolk countryside of the Alde Valley in an area known as the High Suffolk Plains. A short 15 minute drive away is Framlingham where you will find a local supermarket, farm shop, newsagents and several cafés. The historic market town is home to the Framlingham Castle which dates back to the 12th century. Boasting Ed Sheeran as one of its more famous offspring, the town is perfect for a stroll and lunch with a Town Trail marking all the primary sites of historic interest. The stunning Suffolk coastline can be reached easily by car in under 40 minutes’ and the seaside destinations of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Orford should be high on your list of places to visit.
This holiday at a glance
- Sleeps two guests.
- Open plan layout with double bed and en-suite shower room.
- Raised wooden deck with table and chairs.
- The Rural Retreats standard welcome hamper is not provided at this property, however a few essentials including milk, teabags, coffee, bread, butter, marmalade, eggs and bacon will be waiting for you on arrival.
- Parking.
- Sorry no children or dogs.
- Minimum one night stay.
Additional features
- Secluded woodland setting.
- Underfloor heating.
- Combination electric oven.
- Small fridge.
- Garden furniture.
- Fire pit area.
- Storage shed suitable for bicycles.
Attractions and nearby amenities
- Just down the road is The Crown Inn, a local pub which serves real ales and home cooked food. For a wider variety of shops and places to eat head to Framlingham, just 15 minutes away which boast the impressive Framlingham Castle.
- Suffolk has a tremendous coastline covering a stretch of approximately 40 miles, featuring sandy cliffs, dunes, bays and several award-winning beaches.
- Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. At this beautiful estate, with views over the River Deben, walk around the ancient burial mounds, learn about ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and visit the estate’s Edwardian house.
- You’ll find Somerleyton Hall in the heart of the Suffolk Broads, amongst swathes of parkland peppered with thatched cottages and the occasional windmill. It is now one of Britain’s most well-preserved stately homes and gardens.
- There are many beautiful paths, cycle routes and waterways throughout The Suffolk Broads, one of Britain’s most extraordinary national parks.
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