
Hornbeam Lodge is a comfortable two-bedroom lodge set on a working farm in the North Suffolk countryside near the market town of Eye. A private sunken hot tub sits on the decked veranda where you can step straight in without fuss. There's also an on-site shop for everyday essentials and EV charging on site.
The Suffolk countryside surrounds you here. Footpaths lead straight from the farm and the coast at Southwold and Aldeburgh is within 25 miles. It's a genuinely quiet spot with easy access to some of Suffolk's best days out.
The lodge sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room with shower and WC. The twin bedroom sits close to the family bathroom which has a shower over the bath and WC.
Hornbeam Lodge is a comfortable two-bedroom lodge set on a working farm in the North Suffolk countryside near the market town of Eye. A private sunken hot tub sits on the decked veranda where you can step straight in without fuss. There's also an on-site shop for everyday essentials and EV charging on site.
The Suffolk countryside surrounds you here. Footpaths lead straight from the farm and the coast at Southwold and Aldeburgh is within 25 miles. It's a genuinely quiet spot with easy access to some of Suffolk's best days out.
The lodge sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room with shower and WC. The twin bedroom sits close to the family bathroom which has a shower over the bath and WC. A double pull-out sofa bed in the lounge adds sleeping flexibility. The kitchen has a 5-burner stainless steel hob with wok attachment, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Framlingham Castle is 8.5 miles away (approx. 18 mins). The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is 9.5 miles (20 mins). Stonham Barns Shopping Village is 11 miles (22 mins). Easton Farm Park is 12 miles (25 mins).
Hornbeam Lodge suits couples or small families wanting a proper rural base in Suffolk. Hot tub, working farm setting and great local attractions, it ticks a lot of boxes.
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Athelington, Suffolk14Β°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 22 Sep 2026, 2:45am
Swallows Rest Suffolk is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
61m
(200 feet above sea level)
Swallows Rest Suffolk sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.2942010Β° N | Longitude: 1.235069Β° W
Today's sun times for Athelington (Tuesday, 22 September 2026):
5:39am
Sunrise
4:55pm
Golden Hour
5:55pm
Sunset
This month in Athelington, you have approximately 12.27 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Swallows Rest Suffolk.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Hornbeam Lodge
The hot tub is sunken into the decked veranda making it easy to step in and unwind after a day out in Suffolk.
Set on a real working farm in North Suffolk giving guests a genuine countryside feel right outside the door.
The kitchen includes a 5-burner hob with wok attachment, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer everything you need.
Electric vehicle charging is available on site making it easy for EV drivers to arrive and charge up without hassle.
Slide open the door to a private gated veranda with table and chairs a great spot for morning coffee or evening meals.
Pick up everyday essentials and lunch treats without leaving the site a genuinely useful perk for self-catering stays.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Hornbeam Lodge is set on a working farm near Eye in North Suffolk. Use postcode IP21 5EJ for sat nav. Parking is provided right next to the lodge making arrival and unloading straightforward. EV charging is also available on site.
The nearest railway station is Diss, approximately 8 miles from the lodge. From Diss you can take a local taxi directly to the farm the station is well served by Greater Anglia services from London Liverpool Street.
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