
Lily Lodge is a one-bedroom couples' lodge set within the private grounds of a working farm in North Suffolk, dating back to 1620. Located near Eye in Suffolk, it offers a genuine rural escape with wide-open skies and countryside walks straight from the door.
The North Suffolk countryside surrounds you here. Framlingham Castle is 8. 5 miles away. The Suffolk coast is within 25 miles for beach walks and fresh seafood. The farm setting means genuine peace and quiet not a holiday park feel.
Lily Lodge sleeps 2 in a king-size bedroom with a free-standing bath and floor-mounted waterfall tap. There's also a double sofa bed in the lounge sleeping 2 more.
Lily Lodge is a one-bedroom couples' lodge set within the private grounds of a working farm in North Suffolk, dating back to 1620. Located near Eye in Suffolk, it offers a genuine rural escape with wide-open skies and countryside walks straight from the door.
The North Suffolk countryside surrounds you here. Framlingham Castle is 8.5 miles away. The Suffolk coast is within 25 miles for beach walks and fresh seafood. The farm setting means genuine peace and quiet not a holiday park feel.
Lily Lodge sleeps 2 in a king-size bedroom with a free-standing bath and floor-mounted waterfall tap. There's also a double sofa bed in the lounge sleeping 2 more. The open-plan kitchen has a stainless steel 5-burner hob, Nespresso machine, dishwasher and integrated washer/dryer. A walk-in shower and WC complete the bathroom facilities.
Framlingham Castle (8.5 miles, 18 mins), Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (9.5 miles, 20 mins), Bressingham Steam Museum (22 miles, 30 mins) and Southwold seafront (25 miles, 35 mins) are all worth a visit.
Private hot tub sunken into the veranda plus a private indoor sauna make Lily Lodge ideal for couples wanting a proper switch-off in Suffolk.
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Athelington, Suffolk12°C
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Updated: 22 Jul 2026, 2:45am
Burgates Old Rectory Cottage 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)
Burgates Old Rectory Cottage 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 (Wednesday, 22 July 2026):
3:59am
Sunrise
7:04pm
Golden Hour
8:04pm
Sunset
This month in Athelington, you have approximately 16.08 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Burgates Old Rectory Cottage.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Lily Lodge
The hot tub is sunken into the gated private veranda usable whatever the weather for a proper soak any time of day.
A private sauna inside the lodge adds genuine spa-style downtime without leaving the property a real bonus for couples.
The king-size bedroom features a free-standing bath with a floor-mounted waterfall tap a genuinely luxurious touch.
Set within the grounds of a working farm dating back to 1620 real countryside atmosphere with wide-open skies and walks from the door.
A 5-burner hob, Nespresso machine, dishwasher and integrated washer/dryer mean you have everything you need for a longer stay.
Electric vehicle charging is available on site useful if you're driving to Suffolk in an EV and want to explore the area freely.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Lily Lodge by car, head towards Eye in North Suffolk using the A140 or B1077 depending on your direction of travel. The lodge sits within the private grounds of a working farm and on-site parking is available directly next to the lodge. Electric vehicle charging is also available on site.
The nearest railway station is Diss, approximately 8 miles from the lodge and served by regular trains from London Liverpool Street via Norwich. From Diss station a local taxi will get you to the lodge in around 15 minutes.
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