
The Cartlodge Shelland is a three-bedroom country house set on a working 250-acre farm in Suffolk. This property sits within 70 acres of private woodland and offers two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom for total comfort. The open-plan living space features French doors opening onto a large fenced garden.
The Suffolk countryside surrounds this property with public footpaths connecting nearby villages. Stowmarket lies 4 miles away. Ipswich is 16 miles distant. Rewilded fields attract local wildlife right on your doorstep.
The accommodation sleeps six guests across three well-appointed bedrooms. The first bedroom has a super-king bed with en-suite shower room. The second offers a double bed with single bunk above.
The Cartlodge Shelland is a three-bedroom country house set on a working 250-acre farm in Suffolk. This property sits within 70 acres of private woodland and offers two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom for total comfort. The open-plan living space features French doors opening onto a large fenced garden.
The Suffolk countryside surrounds this property with public footpaths connecting nearby villages. Stowmarket lies 4 miles away. Ipswich is 16 miles distant. Rewilded fields attract local wildlife right on your doorstep.
The accommodation sleeps six guests across three well-appointed bedrooms. The first bedroom has a super-king bed with en-suite shower room. The second offers a double bed with single bunk above. The third provides a king-size bed with en-suite facilities. A farmhouse kitchen includes an American-style fridge freezer and Tassimo coffee machine. Underfloor heating runs through the property.
Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket (4 miles, 10 minutes) showcases regional history. Bury St Edmunds (12 miles, 20 minutes) offers twice-weekly markets and historic streets. Ipswich Waterfront (16 miles, 25 minutes) provides restaurants and galleries. Lavenham (14 miles, 25 minutes) displays medieval timber-framed buildings.
The Cartlodge Shelland suits families and couples wanting countryside peace. The hot tub and private woodland walks make this an exceptional rural retreat.
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Shelland, Suffolk15°C
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Updated: 20 Sep 2026, 2:45am
Gun Hill Place 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.
66m
(217 feet above sea level)
Gun Hill Place sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.2064510° N | Longitude: 0.922719° W
Today's sun times for Shelland (Sunday, 20 September 2026):
5:37am
Sunrise
5:01pm
Golden Hour
6:01pm
Sunset
This month in Shelland, 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 Gun Hill Place.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
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The farmhouse kitchen contains everything needed including an American-style fridge freezer, induction hob, dishwasher and Tassimo coffee machine for home cooking.
Seventy acres of private woodland on the farm provide endless walking routes with wildlife spotting opportunities right from your door.
The garden hot tub offers relaxation after countryside walks, positioned within the large fenced lawn area for complete privacy.
Two en-suite shower rooms plus a family bathroom mean no morning queues, with each bedroom having convenient washing facilities nearby.
Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival, adding a personal touch that previous visitors have specifically praised in their reviews.
The fully fenced garden provides secure outdoor space for children and pets, with patio seating areas and lawn for games.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Cartlodge Shelland by car, take the A14 towards Stowmarket and follow signs for Shelland village. The property is located on a working farm with clear access roads and private parking for three vehicles.
Stowmarket railway station is the nearest at 4 miles away, offering regular services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. A taxi from the station takes approximately 10 minutes to reach the property.
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