
The farm setting means you can walk straight onto footpaths through unspoiled Suffolk countryside. There's an on-site shop for supplies and a shared games room on site. The gated decked veranda has a table and chairs for al fresco dining.
The main bedroom has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower room and WC. The twin bedroom is served by a family bathroom with shower over bath, sauna and WC.
The farm setting means you can walk straight onto footpaths through unspoiled Suffolk countryside. There's an on-site shop for supplies and a shared games room on site. The gated decked veranda has a table and chairs for al fresco dining.
The main bedroom has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower room and WC. The twin bedroom is served by a family bathroom with shower over bath, sauna and WC. A double pull-out sofa bed in the lounge adds flexibility for extra guests.
Framlingham Castle is 8.5 miles away. The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is 9.5 miles. Stonham Barns Shopping Village is 11 miles. Eye itself has a castle, priory ruins and independent shops.
Spruce Lodge suits couples, small families or friends wanting a proper countryside break with hot tub, sauna and direct access to walking trails.
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Athelington, Suffolk14°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 22 Sep 2026, 2:45am
Doves Barn 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)
Doves Barn sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.2942010° N | Longitude: 1.235069° 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 Doves Barn.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Spruce Lodge
A private sunken hot tub is built into the decking on the gated veranda with easy step-in access and open countryside views.
The family bathroom includes a sauna an unusual feature that adds a genuine spa feel to a rural lodge stay.
Footpaths lead straight from the lodge into unspoiled North Suffolk countryside with no road walking needed to get started.
Up to two dogs are welcome and guest Carl noted that dog towels were even provided on arrival a thoughtful touch.
Stock up without driving at the on-site shop and challenge your group to a game in the shared games room on site.
The lounge has a coal-effect electric fire and a Smart TV with Blu-ray for cosy evenings in after a day outdoors.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Spruce Lodge is located near Eye in North Suffolk with postcode IP21 5EJ. The lodge is straightforward to reach by car via the B1077 and surrounding A-roads into Eye. Parking is provided right next to the lodge for easy loading and unloading.
The nearest railway station is Diss, approximately 7 miles away, which sits on the Norwich to London Liverpool Street line. From Diss station a taxi or local bus will get you to the lodge in around 15 minutes.
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