
Violet Lodge is a two-bedroom self-catering lodge set on a historic working farm in the North Suffolk countryside near Eye. It sleeps four adults and comes with a private hot tub sunken into the decking plus a private sauna in the family bathroom, two features that set it apart from most lodges in the area.
The farm sits under wide Suffolk skies with gentle walks straight from the door. There's an on-site shop for essentials and a shared games room on site. The gated decked veranda has a table and chairs for alfresco dining and the BBQ is available to hire.
Inside there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower room and WC.
Violet Lodge is a two-bedroom self-catering lodge set on a historic working farm in the North Suffolk countryside near Eye. It sleeps four adults and comes with a private hot tub sunken into the decking plus a private sauna in the family bathroom, two features that set it apart from most lodges in the area.
The farm sits under wide Suffolk skies with gentle walks straight from the door. There's an on-site shop for essentials and a shared games room on site. The gated decked veranda has a table and chairs for alfresco dining and the BBQ is available to hire.
Inside there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size bed with an en-suite shower room and WC. The twin bedroom has zip-and-link beds that can convert to a king on request, served by a family bathroom with sauna and shower over the bath. The lounge has a coal-effect electric fire, Smart TV and Blu-ray. The kitchen has a 5-burner hob with wok attachment and a Nespresso machine.
Framlingham Castle is 8.5 miles away. The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is 9.5 miles. Easton Farm Park is 12 miles. Stonham Barns Shopping Village is 11 miles.
Violet Lodge suits couples or small families who want countryside peace with real comfort. A sauna, hot tub and well-equipped kitchen make it genuinely hard to beat for a Suffolk break.
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Athelington, Suffolk15Β°C
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Updated: 20 Sep 2026, 2:45am
Skyline 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.
61m
(200 feet above sea level)
Skyline Lodge sits in a peaceful Suffolk setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.2942010Β° N | Longitude: 1.235069Β° 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.
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Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Violet Lodge
A sunken private hot tub on the decked veranda with step-in access perfect for unwinding after a day exploring Suffolk.
The family bathroom includes a private sauna a rare feature in a self-catering lodge and great after countryside walks.
Set on a historic working farm near Eye in North Suffolk with wide skies and gentle walks straight from the front door.
The kitchen has a 5-burner hob with wok attachment, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Up to two dogs are welcome at Violet Lodge making it a great base for exploring the Suffolk countryside with your pets.
There's an on-site shop for picking up essentials and a shared games room on site for added entertainment.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Violet Lodge is located near Eye in North Suffolk with postcode IP21 5EJ. The lodge is set on a working farm and parking is available directly beside the lodge for straightforward loading and unloading. Electric vehicle charging is also available on site.
The nearest railway station is Diss, approximately 7 miles away in Norfolk, with regular services on the Norwich to London Liverpool Street line. From Diss station a taxi will take you directly to the lodge.
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