
Orchid Lodge is a three-bedroom lodge sleeping six on a historic working farm in the North Suffolk countryside near Eye. A private sunken hot tub sits on the deck for evening soaks under the stars and there's also a private sauna to wind down after days out. This is a well-equipped lodge managed by Emily and can be booked alongside 16 other holiday lodges on site.
The farm setting means countryside walks start from the door. The on-site games room keeps everyone entertained and the on-site shop handles top-ups between day trips. It's a genuinely relaxed base with open fields around you.
Three bedrooms sleep six: one king-size with en-suite walk-in shower and WC, plus two twin zip-and-link rooms convertible to king-size on request.
Orchid Lodge is a three-bedroom lodge sleeping six on a historic working farm in the North Suffolk countryside near Eye. A private sunken hot tub sits on the deck for evening soaks under the stars and there's also a private sauna to wind down after days out. This is a well-equipped lodge managed by Emily and can be booked alongside 16 other holiday lodges on site.
The farm setting means countryside walks start from the door. The on-site games room keeps everyone entertained and the on-site shop handles top-ups between day trips. It's a genuinely relaxed base with open fields around you.
Three bedrooms sleep six: one king-size with en-suite walk-in shower and WC, plus two twin zip-and-link rooms convertible to king-size on request. Two bathrooms: an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom with bath and shower over.
Framlingham Castle is 8.5 miles away. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is 9.5 miles. Stonham Barns Shopping Village is 11 miles. The Suffolk coast including Southwold and Aldeburgh is within 25 miles.
Orchid Lodge suits families and friend groups wanting space, comfort and countryside. Hot tub, sauna, EV charging and a games room, it delivers on every front.
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Athelington, Suffolk15°C
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Updated: 20 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: 52.2942010° N | Longitude: 1.235069° W
Today's sun times for Athelington (Sunday, 20 September 2026):
5:36am
Sunrise
5:00pm
Golden Hour
6:00pm
Sunset
This month in Athelington, you have approximately 12.41 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 Orchid Lodge
A sunken hot tub on the deck is perfect for starry-night soaks. It's private and easy to access directly from the veranda.
Wind down with a private sauna session after a day exploring Suffolk. A genuinely rare feature in a self-catering lodge.
The open-plan layout keeps everyone together. A Smart TV coal-effect fire and sociable kitchen make evenings in genuinely enjoyable.
The gated veranda extends your living space outdoors with quality rattan furniture. The gate is especially useful for guests bringing dogs.
Electric vehicle charging is available on-site next to the lodge. A practical feature that's still rare at many self-catering properties.
An on-site games room and shop mean you rarely need to leave the site. Great for rainy days or restocking between trips out.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Orchid Lodge is located near Eye in North Suffolk with postcode IP21 5EJ. The lodge sits on a working farm and private parking is available directly next to the lodge. Electric vehicle charging is also on-site.
The nearest railway station is Diss, approximately 8 miles from the lodge and served by trains from London Liverpool Street via Norwich. From Diss a taxi or local bus will get you to the lodge.
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