Cottages with hot tubs
Suffolk
2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Bury St Edmunds, Southwold, Aldeburgh & More!
2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Bury St Edmunds, Southwold, Aldeburgh & More!
The Painters Pitch is a luxurious safari-style glamping tent set within acres of ancient woodland in Hintlesham, Suffolk. It sits on a family-run boutique glamping site and overlooks a stunning wildlife lake. The setting is genuinely special and otters and mallards are regular visitors to the lake right outside your door.
Suffolk's countryside surrounds you here. Walk straight from the tent into shared ancient woodland. A championship 18-hole golf course sits just 300 metres away. Felixstowe's seafront is 18 miles out and Dedham Vale Constable Country is just 10 miles away.
The tent sleeps six across three bedrooms: one king-size room, one king-size cabin bed accessed by ladder steps and one bunk bedroom suitable for adults or children.
The Painters Pitch is a luxurious safari-style glamping tent set within acres of ancient woodland in Hintlesham, Suffolk. It sits on a family-run boutique glamping site and overlooks a stunning wildlife lake. The setting is genuinely special and otters and mallards are regular visitors to the lake right outside your door.
Suffolk's countryside surrounds you here. Walk straight from the tent into shared ancient woodland. A championship 18-hole golf course sits just 300 metres away. Felixstowe's seafront is 18 miles out and Dedham Vale Constable Country is just 10 miles away.
The tent sleeps six across three bedrooms: one king-size room, one king-size cabin bed accessed by ladder steps and one bunk bedroom suitable for adults or children. There's one bathroom with underfloor heating, a roll-top bath, separate shower and WC. The open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area features a wood burner, handcrafted kitchen, gas hobs, dishwasher and a long dining table.
Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park is 7.5 miles away. Alton Water reservoir is 13 miles out. Snape Maltings is 24 miles away. Felixstowe beach is an 18-mile drive.
The Painters Pitch suits families and groups of friends perfectly. A wood-fired hot tub sits on the sunny patio alongside a charcoal BBQ, with a fire pit on the nearby grass area. Book this for a proper Suffolk woodland escape.
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Hintlesham, Suffolk15°C
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Updated: 20 Sep 2026, 2:45am
Violet 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.
52m
(171 feet above sea level)
Violet Lodge sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.0556420° N | Longitude: 1.037114° W
Today's sun times for Hintlesham (Sunday, 20 September 2026):
5:37am
Sunrise
5:01pm
Golden Hour
6:01pm
Sunset
This month in Hintlesham, 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 Violet Lodge.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Painters Pitch
A wood-fired hot tub sits on the sunny patio outside the tent perfect for evenings overlooking the woodland and lake.
The tent overlooks a wildlife lake where resident otters and mallards can be spotted from your decked area.
Walks through shared ancient woodland start right from your doorstep no driving required to get into nature.
An 18-hole championship golf course is just 300 metres from the tent ideal for golfers in the group.
The open-plan lounge features a wood burner, armchair, vintage books and board games for relaxed evenings inside.
A fire pit sits just down from the tent on the grass and a charcoal BBQ and outdoor furniture make alfresco dining easy.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Painters Pitch by car, head into Hintlesham in Suffolk and follow signs to the glamping site. Ample off-street parking is available on site approximately 50 metres from the tent, with easy access from the local road network.
The nearest railway station is Ipswich, which has regular services from London Liverpool Street. From Ipswich station a taxi will get you to The Painters Pitch in Hintlesham in around 15 minutes.
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