
Woodlands Rest is a luxurious safari-style glamping tent on a family-run boutique glamping site in Hintlesham, Suffolk. Set within over 20 acres of ancient forest with a wildlife lake where otters and mallards roam, this is proper countryside glamping done well. The site has just three other tents so it stays peaceful and private throughout your stay.
Hintlesham sits near the Suffolk/Essex border. Hadleigh is 5 miles away with independent shops and a weekly market. Dedham Vale National Landscape is 10 miles out a paradise for walkers. The coast is under 20 miles away.
Woodlands Rest sleeps 6 across three bedrooms a king-size room, a king-size cabin bed (accessed by ladder steps) and a bunk bedroom suitable for adults or children.
Woodlands Rest is a luxurious safari-style glamping tent on a family-run boutique glamping site in Hintlesham, Suffolk. Set within over 20 acres of ancient forest with a wildlife lake where otters and mallards roam, this is proper countryside glamping done well. The site has just three other tents so it stays peaceful and private throughout your stay.
Hintlesham sits near the Suffolk/Essex border. Hadleigh is 5 miles away with independent shops and a weekly market. Dedham Vale National Landscape is 10 miles out a paradise for walkers. The coast is under 20 miles away.
Woodlands Rest sleeps 6 across three bedrooms a king-size room, a king-size cabin bed (accessed by ladder steps) and a bunk bedroom suitable for adults or children. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner features a Chesterfield sofa and hand-crafted wooden kitchen. The bathroom has underfloor heating, a roll-top bath and separate shower. Outside: a covered veranda, BBQ patio, fire pit and a private wood-fired hot tub.
Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park, Alton Water, Felixstowe beach and Dedham Vale are all within 20 miles.
Woodlands Rest suits families and groups of up to 6 who want to properly switch off in rural Suffolk. Ancient woodland, a hot tub under the stars and a fire pit it delivers.
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Updated: 22 Jul 2026, 2:45am
The Skyscraper 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)
The Skyscraper 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 (Wednesday, 22 July 2026):
4:00am
Sunrise
7:03pm
Golden Hour
8:03pm
Sunset
This month in Hintlesham, you have approximately 16.05 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
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Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Woodlands Rest
Soak in your own wood-fired hot tub on the patio. It's private, it's outdoors and it's perfect after a day exploring Suffolk.
Over 20 acres of ancient forest surrounds the site. Otters and mallards live on the wildlife lake just outside your door.
The covered veranda means you can sit outside whatever the weather. Great views of the grounds rain or shine.
The fire pit sits just down from the tent on the grass. A brilliant spot for evening gatherings away from the main patio.
The bathroom has a roll-top bath, separate shower and underfloor heating. Proper comfort in a glamping setting.
Only three other tents share the site. You get real peace and privacy without feeling isolated.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Woodlands Rest is located in Hintlesham, Suffolk, near the Suffolk/Essex border. The village is easily reached via the A1071 from Ipswich heading west. Private parking is available on site approximately 50 metres from the tent.
The nearest railway station is Ipswich, which has regular services from London Liverpool Street taking around 70 minutes. From Ipswich station a taxi to Hintlesham takes approximately 15 minutes.
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