Latest Trip Advisor Review on the Sheepyard Barn: “Total relaxation in peaceful surroundings” We stayed at the newly converted Sheepyard Barn the last week of August 2017 and everyone in our group had a wonderful time in this secluded part of the Suffolk countryside. Our party was a multigenerational mix of family and friends: 2 ... Read More
Win a holiday at one of our Log Cabins, no hidden catches! I am running a half marathon for Cancer Research, just make a donation and guess my finish time to win! No catches. I have been training hard and a few ten miles runs have been completed. I have just returned from the physio ... Read More
Huge thanks to all our super guests and the amazing team here in helping us keep our “Outstanding” recognition from Trip Advisor. We all work very hard to ensure our guests are thoroughly enjoy their escape with us and this it eh true recognition of that effort…especially for our team who clean and turn around ... Read More
On our small family farm you will find lots of wildlife, big and small, thanks to our conservation efforts. These include planting new hedgerows, leaving grass around the edge of fields and planting these wildflowers which eventually drop their seeds for wild birds to feed on in the winter.... Read More
A stunning morning on the farm, not a cloud in the sky. Looking forward to welcoming our new guests arriving today and showing them our beautiful farm.... Read More
Our Latest Trip Advisor Review is below…thank you for taking so much time to write such a comprehensive review Joanna. “We have stayed in luxury log cabins before but this was our first visit here. On arrival we were met by Andrew who showed us around Southwold Log Cabin – it was simply stunning. The ... Read More
We have our 2018 calendar open and now live! You can see the rates on the calendar by selecting your dates or you can visit our Log Cabin Tariffs page and Sheepyard Barn Tariffs page. Our Sheepyard Barn rates are slightly lower in 2018 and we have held most of our Log Cabin rates and only ... Read More
Update on our last remaining dates for the summer in our adult only log cabins: Fri 11th-Mon 14th and Mon 14th-Fri 18th August. We have a few dates left for our big family barn with indoor pool, pizza oven and sunken trampoline: Fri 21st-28th July, Fri 4th-Mon 7th August. Come escape with us… see more ... Read More
We are delighted to have the New Sheepyard Barn partnered with the super team at Sawdays who offer accommodation at only the best properties n the UK and only after a detailed inspection by their highly experienced team. https://www.sawdays.co.uk/britain/england/suffolk/the-sheepyard-barn ... Read More
This is an interesting piece for those buying suncream…it is worth a quick read. Save a few £££ plus be better protected too. Put That Suncream Down! ... Read More
We thought we would share some feedback on a Trip Advisor review for our private chef Stuart and mobile Spa Therapist Samantha. “We can’t fault Samantha, she gives better massages than any of the expensive spa’s that we’ve been to and at a much more reasonable price ! She was professional, friendly and made us both feel ... Read More
We are delighted to share our new video showing the highlights of the new Sheepyard Barn. We hope you enjoy it and our rates and live availability are all on website. Many thanks Andrew and team... Read More
Now the Sheepyard Barn is fully launched we have a Special Offer: 20% off holidays taken in May and June and 15% off the rest of the year (excluding Christmas & New Year weeks) for a limited time so book soon, this is for the Sheepyard Barn only.... Read More
Some feedback from Sheepyard Barn guests: “Everything in the barn had been carefully thought out, with plenty of kitchen equipment, loads of cutlery and china (often in self-catering these sorts of things are limited to just cover the number of people accommodated and it was a pleasure to have more than adequate numbers of everything). ... Read More
Spring time is definitely here on the farm now. There are ducklings and goslings on the lake and around the farm woodland the bluebells are creating carpets of blue. We have binoculars in the cabin and barn as well as nature books to help you take in all that is coming to life around ... Read More
We are delighted to announce that the new Sheepyard Barn is open and our first guests are enjoying a thoroughly relaxing escape. We will have more photos in a couple of weeks from our photo shoot.... Read More
This collection of photos gives an update on progress at the new Sheepyard barn. We are on the final push to finish ready for guests in April. As we are new and not properly launched yet we have plenty of availability including the summer so do contact us andrew@suffolkescape.co.uk for more info. (The barn will ... Read More
Progress is going well at the Sheepyard Barn…the tilers are half way through the big task, swimming pool room is ready for painting tomorrow then tiling the pool can be begin, painting else where is nearly finished. The huge kitchen is in and the bathroom pieces including the luxurious corian baths are ready to be ... Read More
The all new self catering Sheepyard Barn, here at The Suffolk Escape, will be opening on the 31st March 2017. The booking calendar is now live. This unique, luxury self-catering barn is set 1 mile from the road and is the perfect setting for family holidays. It is equally ideal for a large group of ... Read More
Happy new year to all from the whole Suffolk Escape Team ... Read More
The new barn project is progressing well. The plastering team flew through last month and we have now moved into the decorating phase. We are keeping a light and bright feel to the new modern barn section…so all the large window openings in the open-plan room frame the stunning views even better. Our next steps ... Read More
The new barn project is coming along well we are fully water tight and busy plaster boarding out the inside. The plasters arrive in a fortnight. Progress is going well and we are still on schedule for Easter 2017. We will be publishing our rates next week and opening up the calendar for bookings. Over ... Read More
“The most fantastic place for a complete break” We have just returned from a weekend break at the Suffolk Escape which was everything it promised to be and more. The location is perfect – quiet and secluded (apart from the occasional duck in the morning!) with a lovely walk accessible around the farmland. The cabins ... Read More
A beautiful sunrise this morning from the new self catering barn project. The 6m of sliding doors frame it perfectly….they are triple glazed meaning these big views can be enjoyed in all weathers whilst remaining nice and warm.... Read More
Trip Advisor Review – “Lovely” . It has excellent advice if you are thinking of coming with a toddler under 1 yr. “Really gorgeous cabin in a perfect location. Feels remote but is close to local amenities and attractions. Very well appointed cabin. Enormous and comfy bed. Modern kitchen. Huge bath and shower. Even included ... Read More
Here is a short video showing the progress of our barn conversion which we are doing here at the Suffolk Escape. It will offer an excellent self catering property for larger groups and families as it will take children. It will sleep 10-12 with 4 bathrooms/ensuites, large open plan living space, indoor swimming pool, hot ... Read More
We have now uploaded our rates for 2017. These can be found on our live availability calendar. We look forward to hopefully hosting you in 2017 for an escape…to stop, relax and unwind.... Read More
You will find several short ideas here to accompany those found on or our own website which give you an idea of things to see and do on an Escape in our beautiful county. http://www.visitsuffolk.com/films/ ... Read More
Each of our cabins has a private patio with cushioned sofas to relax on, Weber charcoal BBQ’s for a perfect chargrilled steak and a chiminea to keep you warm for an evening watching the wildlife drift by as the sun sets. With just 4 adult only cabins on a 6 acre site it really is ... Read More
OK so it is horrific weather, built site is nearly flooded but I like to look on the bright side…at least I can check the newly fitted gutters run properly! ... Read More
Work is going well on the new conversion project to create a holiday barn further down on the farm. So far we have repaired the old barn’s roof frame, fitted a new roof, made up the new window openings and repointed all the lime mortar. Next week we start digging the footings for the new element on the front ... Read More
Thank you to our amazing team and guests for helping us secure our Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016. This is based on the feedback on Trip Advisor from guests who have stayed with us. We are still truly flattered and grateful to hold our perfect 100% score of 5/5 from all of our ... Read More
At the barn project things have slowed up a bit as we having be learning a new skill…we are repointing and repairing the old brick walls with lime mortar. A slow job , raking out the old material and putting new mix in, replacing damaged bricks plus creating the new windows openings. We are excited ... Read More
5 awe-inspiring castles in Suffolk http://www.suffolkmag.co.uk/out-about/places/5_awe_inspiring_castles_in_suffolk_1_4397904?utm_medium=email&utm_source=eshot&utm_campaign=newsletterlink ... Read More
Why should you book to stay here at The Suffolk Escape? Well here are the actual reasons our last few guests told us: “Looking for something quiet, chilled and well equipped with access to facilities (but not on top of them)” “Luxury accommodation in peaceful location” “We came here a couple of years ago. We ... Read More
See our latest Trip Advisor review: “The eXcellence Factor” “I had really high expectations of The Suffolk Escape and each one was exceeded. The website is a truly realistic representation of what is on offer here and if you are reading this review, your mind is almost certainly made up. The lodges are in a ... Read More
We have begun work on the new barn conversion project for the small expansion of The Suffolk Escape. We are creating a barn that will sleep up to 10 in ensuite bedrooms with open plan living space, indoor pool and lots of fantastic outdoor space…all safely tucked away on a farm a mile from the ... Read More
One of our latest Trip Advisor reviews: “Amazing log cabins situated on your own lake with acres of your own farmland to wander through. Andrew and his team have through of everything to make the stay special. We had a massage in our cabin on Friday night and could have had our own chef if ... Read More
These recent guests sum it up well: Dear Andrew & Sarah, Thank you so much for our wonderful stay, we feel absolutely rejuvenated and refreshed (ready for the usual mania aka work haha). We were most pleased with our accommodation and the wonderful welcome we received and for this reason are already planning ... Read More
Need another excuse to escape with us? Well each cabin now has a copy of the new James Bond movie “Spectre”, which was released today! We also have all the new Daniel Craig Bond movies too….perfect for a lazy Sunday in front of the log stove. ... Read More
We are delighted to be able to announce the winners of our 2015 photo competition. We apologise for the slight delay in the announcement of the winners, the reason for this was that the main winner was actually here this weekend, so we thought it would be nice to tell him face to face. I think Paul was shocked ... Read More
Now is the time to plan your summer escape…relaxing by the lake in peace and quiet, with a glass of bubbly, forgetting all the stresses of daily life. Click the availability button on the left of the screen to find out what is free.... Read More
We are delighted to announce the winners of our free holiday prizes for Armed Forces personnel. It is something we ran to recognise and thank them for their incredible sacrifices they make for us all. Thank you for all those that took time to make nominations; it made for very emotional reading and we only wish ... Read More
Some recent feedback our chef received: “Hi Stuart, just a few words to express our thanks for a truly fantastic experience (it was much more than a meal) last Saturday evening. It is no exaggeration to say that the experience made our anniversary so special. Once again many thanks. John and Gaye” Find out more ... Read More
Congratulations to Neil and Rachel (who have just left us) on their engagement whilst in their cosy cabin. We wish you all the very best! ... Read More
If you want to find out more about the interiors of our lovely log cabins then do check out our latest “Interview” video which will reveal all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ__AkaTzM0... Read More
Latest Trip Advisor Feedback: “Relaxation Personified” “Outstanding! Greatly exceeded my expectations I can’t speak highly enough of The Suffolk Escape. These lodges redefine 5* Really friendly owners, immaculate throughout and every detail thought of. Extremely private and quiet location for each of the four lodges and their hot tubs. Will definitely be returning and recommending ... Read More
Some super photos just entered into our photo competition by Andy, if you have any good shots from your stay please send them in. The images can be of the cabins, our site, the farm or Suffolk. ... Read More
I have just read yet another inspiring news piece about our armed forces personnel and again I’m blown away by their courage and honour. I would like to do a little something for them, so I would like to offer a free holiday to a deserving person and their partner/friend. If you know anybody in ... Read More
A great piece of news is that all our repair work to the lake over the last few January’s has fixed the issues the original contractors left us with. This means we can now open this January for bookings. To celebrate we are offering £50 offer any new January holidays up to the 29th. If you ... Read More