
Swallows Rest Suffolk is a romantic one-bedroom lodge in Aldham near Ipswich. This peaceful retreat sits in extensive grounds with direct access to public footpaths and stunning field views from your balcony. The property welcomes two guests and up to two dogs.
The Suffolk countryside here offers excellent walking routes straight from your door. Aldham village sits less than a mile away with its historic church. You'll find medieval villages and old wool towns within easy reach for exploring on foot or by car.
The accommodation features one double bedroom with a king-size bed. Your open-plan living space includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washer/dryer. The lounge has a wood burner with logs provided and a Smart TV.
Swallows Rest Suffolk is a romantic one-bedroom lodge in Aldham near Ipswich. This peaceful retreat sits in extensive grounds with direct access to public footpaths and stunning field views from your balcony. The property welcomes two guests and up to two dogs.
The Suffolk countryside here offers excellent walking routes straight from your door. Aldham village sits less than a mile away with its historic church. You'll find medieval villages and old wool towns within easy reach for exploring on foot or by car.
The accommodation features one double bedroom with a king-size bed. Your open-plan living space includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washer/dryer. The lounge has a wood burner with logs provided and a Smart TV. Outside you'll find a private hot tub, hammock, BBQ and seating area. An electric vehicle charging point is available on site.
Hadleigh (3.7 miles, 10 minutes) offers independent shops and cafes. Visit Kersey medieval village (5.1 miles, 12 minutes). Lavenham (12 miles, 20 minutes) provides more shopping and dining. Hintlesham Hall golf course sits 4.6 miles away (10 minutes).
Book Swallows Rest Suffolk for a peaceful countryside escape. Perfect for couples wanting rural walks and relaxation.
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Ipswich, Suffolk14°C
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Updated: 23 Sep 2026, 2:45am
Hornbeam Lodge 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.
68m
(223 feet above sea level)
Hornbeam Lodge sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.0601190° N | Longitude: 0.992622° W
Today's sun times for Ipswich (Wednesday, 23 September 2026):
5:42am
Sunrise
4:54pm
Golden Hour
5:54pm
Sunset
This month in Ipswich, you have approximately 12.21 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Hornbeam Lodge.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Swallows Rest Suffolk
Guests love the quiet location overlooking beautiful gardens and fields with stunning countryside views from the spacious balcony and direct footpath access.
The private hot tub, hammock, BBQ area and enclosed garden provide perfect spots for relaxation after exploring the Suffolk countryside on foot.
Owners greet guests with wine and fresh eggs. They offer local recommendations and maintain the property to exceptionally high standards throughout your stay.
The lodge includes everything needed including dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, wood burner with logs, beach pack and travel cot for complete comfort.
Two dogs welcome with enclosed garden space. Direct access to walking routes from the property makes this ideal for guests travelling with pets.
Medieval villages, historic wool towns, coastal walks and golf courses all within short drives. Ipswich sits nearby for shopping and dining options.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Swallows Rest Suffolk by car, take the A1071 towards Hadleigh then follow signs to Aldham. The lodge is located in Aldham near Ipswich with convenient off-road parking for two cars and an electric vehicle charging point.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ipswich, approximately 6 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi journey to your countryside accommodation in Aldham.
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