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Retreat East, The Great Barn

Location pin

Hemingstone, Ipswich, IP6 9QE - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £7500 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    150 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

Escape to the heart of the Suffolk countryside, where we have reimagined the Good Life at our sustainable retreat, regenerated from a former dairy farm. We would love to welcome you to our site. We offer 26 beautiful barns and rooms that can be booked either individually or as part of a package for events such as weddings and corporate retreats. Indulge at our award-winning restaurant, relax with our rejuvenating spa treatments or recharge with several fun activities. Our activities include cycling, axe throwing, archery, gym, nordic walking, yoga and more.

If you are looking for a stunning event venue in the heart of the East of England, then Retreat East offers the perfect backdrop for your event. We welcome events of all sizes for all occasions, including weddings, product launches, team days and away days, private events and corporate events. The Great Barn at Retreat East is a flexible multi-purpose space that can host weddings, dinners, meetings or parties.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 150

Dining

Dining

up to 80

Theatre

Theatre

up to 120

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 60

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 80

Classroom

Classroom

up to 100

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Telephone

Telephone

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

1.5 If you cancel your booking with us in its entirety, we will levy the following cancellation charges: 1.5.1 Cancellation 12-6 weeks prior to the Event: 25% of total booking value. 1.5.2 Cancellation 6-4 weeks prior to the Event: 50% of total booking value 1.5.3 Cancellation 4-2 weeks prior to the Event: 75% of total booking value. 1.5.4 Cancellation less than 2 weeks prior to the Event: 100 % of total booking value.

Location

Reviews

  • Roxie Stock

    March 2024

    We had the most amazing time at Retreat East. The staff were accommodating and friendly from the moment we arrived, the food in the restaurant (both breakfast and dinner) was delicious, and the room was perfect (Little Warren). I had a facial and my partner had a massage, both treatments were incredible and worth every penny! My facial was with Emma, she took time to understand my skin and used the perfect pressure throughout. The products smelt lovely and there was an arm, décolleté and head massage included whilst each mask was on. We will definitely be back soon! X

  • Gary Simpson

    April 2024

    Never really stay in quiet retreats as I'm more used to staying in city centre breaks but for a mini moon we booked for peace and quiet and this retreat ticked all the boxes. The room was a nice homely cabin well decorated and with its own outdoor bathtub! The great barn was good for food and wasn't that busy as people eat at different times. Being able to book the spa facilities for private slots was a highlight. Will be coming back

  • Bridie Alvin

    August 2024

    We are having a very relaxing stay for our babymoon. The room - The Coop is perfect for what we want - to relax. I had the most incredible 60 min facial this morning which was out of this world and a 60 min pregnancy massage. The spa manager Emma who did the treatments is very skilled and she was extremely accommodating and flexible. The food is delicious. The great barn is lovely to dine in.

  • o P u R3 War

    April 2024

    The accommodation was comfortable. However, it seems there needs to be more focus put on the attention to detail. When renting an entire 4 bedroom property, it was missing several basic essentials you would expect! For example, an iron, ironing board, can opener, cleaning products for the kitchen, kitchen cloths and towels, etc. The freezer was basically unusable due to being completely frosted over so the door didn't shut. The view from some of the windows looks out onto rubbish! And the massive cracks all over the walls are a little concerning. To improve the property, it definitely should have a dedicated hot tub on its own patio. There was not enough time or space to use the only 1 on-site that is shared between several properties. It is not very private as people can walk and drive right past.

  • Jeraldyn Wu

    July 2024

    Lovely staff at reception and in the restaurant. We stayed here for 4 nights as we were looking for a quiet getaway from the city. Rooms were nice upon arrival, however a little disappointing after taking a closer look. The throws had stains on them and the couch had a strange smell (which all I can ignore since it’s definitely not a necessity). Sink was a little clogged, water doesn’t flow properly. Outdoor bath was really nice though. Disappointed that there isn’t a make up service provided, and the QR code provided for room service doesn’t work because the menus wasn’t updated. Food in the restaurant was ok for dinner, however lacking for breakfast. Their continental breakfast option was really basic, so we ordered scrambled eggs but it was horrible. And the day after I ordered two poached eggs on its own, and was charged £12.50. Again, staff were really really nice and service was great. Conclusion, I think I expected more for the price we paid. It’s definitely a great place, beautiful countryside and very serene. They could’ve done so much more with this place. But overall just disappointed and wouldn’t recommend.