First Night Hotel – The Farmstead
Escape to The Farmstead for a charming countryside stay
If you’re looking for seclusion and uninterrupted time together after your big day, The Farmstead in Suffolk’s Deben Valley is the ideal hideaway. Surrounded by rolling meadows, you can choose from eight luxury, self-catering lodges, each with its own personality and design. The lodges are sustainably built from reclaimed scaffold boards while the bathrooms feature corrugated iron panels and poured concrete worktops, adding to the rustic charm.
All lodges feature airy open-plan living rooms, fully equipped kitchens and ensuite bedrooms with plush king-size beds. Vintage art, antique furniture, large velvet sofas, copper baths, log burners and spacious private verandas ensure comfort and style, while outdoor baths are perfectly positioned for a soak beneath the stars.
On arrival, a generous hamper of Suffolk delights will be waiting in the kitchen with sourdough bread and creamy Baron Bigod cheese to fresh eggs and local butter.
If you decide to leave the lodge, there are plenty of scenic countryside walks nearby. The town of Woodbridge, Framlingham Castle and the heritage coast – including the picturesque seaside town of Southwold – are also a short drive away.
Farmstead’s owners also run Eastern Grange (www.eastongrange.co.uk), a nearby wedding venue, this retreat doubles as both a dreamy celebration spot and the perfect first-night escape.
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