Retreat East, Retreat East Exclusive Use
Hemingstone, Ipswich, IP6 9QE -
From
£12000 min spendUp to
150 guestsOffers
cateringInternal 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.
Escape to the heart of the Suffolk countryside and experience the perfect blend of luxury and sustainability at Retreat East. Ideal for exclusive corporate retreats, our regenerated former dairy farm offers a unique and inspiring setting for your team. With 28 beautifully designed barns and rooms, you can enjoy the privacy of exclusive use, creating an environment that fosters creativity, connection, and relaxation.
Your team will have access to a range of exceptional amenities, including our award-winning restaurant, where farm-to-table dining takes center stage. Rejuvenate with spa treatments, unwind in our serene surroundings, and recharge with a variety of fun and engaging activities. Whether it’s cycling through scenic landscapes, testing your skills with axe throwing and archery, hitting the gym, or finding balance with yoga and foraging, there’s something for everyone.
At Retreat East, we are committed to creating a corporate retreat experience that refreshes the mind and body while providing a space for meaningful collaboration.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 85
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 100
Classroom
up to 120
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Telephone
Print/Scan/Copy
Stage
Table / chairs included
Tea
Whiteboards
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Conference phone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Promoted/ticketed events
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
Charlotte Hardison
Really lovely relaxing stay at Retreat East back at the beginning of October. This was a birthday surprise from my wife. We were staying on a Spa, Supper and Stay style package and all was lovely. The massages we had were great. Very dog friendly, our large greyhound was very well catered for although we did make sure to bring his own bed as the bed in the room would be more for a Small/medium doggy. There are plenty of places to explore and walk on a short stay. The outdoor bath was definitely my favourite part. The only one issue we had was at breakfast but this was quickly rectified by helpful staff. We would love to come back and to stay in the summer.
Susie
Pros: - Loved our barn (little burrow)- toasty, really tastefully decorated and an amazing shower! - The great barn is an impressive space for breakfast, dinner or an evening cocktail - Complimentary mountain bikes - loved using these to get out and explore and the staff were very relaxed about timings - Great local walks Cons: - Cars everywhere onsite (see photo) - we had cars parked directly outside our barn, to the point where we couldn’t get up our path. We came via train so it was frustrating to have the area ruined by so many vehicles, especially for a quieter time of year when it feels avoidable. - Poor soundproofing - we were in an adjoining barn and sleep was disturbed by the barn next door.
Leanne Kemp
The rooms are a great size, with a kitchen area, sofa and a very large, comfy bed. The grounds and restaurant are all lovely. I think it's quite over priced for what you get. The breakfast is basic, unless you want to pay extra. The spa also gets booked up far in advance, they don't have space for guests to book on the weekend, which was a shame.
Marie Zic
This place is expensive for what you receive. What we liked: the accommodation we booked was beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed lighting up the wood burner, our dog was so happy there. The staff at dinner time were wonderful. The hot tub was nice, we walked with our dressing gowns from our room. What we didn’t like: when we booked over the phone they said to book everything in situ, there was no need to book in advance, however when we arrived they told us we should’ve booked in advance , we ended up having lunch at 17:00 (earliest slot) The place has complimentary features eg wellies and bikes but it wasn’t told to us at reception. I think the most disappointing aspect of it all is that this place doesn’t have a spa. The showers were all out of service, the steaming room wasn’t steaming and the sauna was lacking the water bucket to adjust temperature. Lastly, breakfast included was underwhelming. A poor selection of options. We had to chase for plates, glasses and cutlery, no one offered a menu or even a coffee… If the ‘spa’ gets sorted out and the staff become more attentive of guests it would make the experience so much better but as of now I wouldn’t recommend it based on value for money.
Emily Wilson
We went for the spa day which we were told was 10am-5pm and told to arrive 15 minutes prior therefore arrived by 9.45. When we arrived we were given our smoothie shot and just left in the barn without being informed of what was going on. We were told there was nothing to do until our first treatment time of 11:30 so we were just sat waiting around until then. I was anticipating that a spa day 10-5 meant full access to the facilities but due to limited facilities they have to be booked on a private basis and we could only use the sauna and steam room on our allocated hour. The massage ladies were lovely and we enjoyed our massage. We then had our lunch and we were told via email that our request for an afternoon tea was included (also states this on the website that you can choose either an afternoon tea or lunch). When we sat down we were just given a two course lunch menu and not asked what we requested, therefore never received the afternoon tea. We also were not asked for our soft drink included and we had to chase this up. Again, our allocated slot of the sauna was not until 3, so from 12:30-3pm we were left hanging around doing nothing. The showers were not working so we could not even shower. I feel for the price you pay - the spa day is not worth it and felt the service was lacking. Most of the day we had been sitting in the barn doing nothing and waiting around. There is also not a-lot to do around the premises unless you stay there.
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