Holidays in Suffolk – A great all year round holiday destination for families, couples and groups of friends

Windmill Lodges is a select group of just 7 award winning holiday log cabins which have been thoughtfully arranged around a peaceful catch and release fishing lake, deep in the heart of rural Suffolk. Each of our luxurious log cabins is offered in pristine condition and is fully furnished, to a very high standard.

Our log cabins all have their own private hot tub and most come with a luxurious 4 poster bed. The kitchens are very well equipped, featuring all the utensils you’ll need to cook up a feast and modern bathroom suites have been installed for your comfort and convenience, along with coal effect fires and underfloor heating.

All these features go to make Windmill Lodges a wonderful place to holiday at any time of year. Whether you choose to take a short winter weekend break as a couple, snatch a mid week break away from the office in spring, take a long weekend break with friends in autumn or a mid week break in summer with the family, all the facilities are here to ensure that your holiday in Suffolk is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

There is so much to see and do in and around Windmill Lodges and in this part of Suffolk in particular, whether you holiday as a couple, a family or a group of friends, you will always find something to interest you.

Summer Holidays in Suffolk with Windmill Lodges

During the summer months, from Easter right through to October you can enjoy a splash around in our large enclosed swimming pool or go for long walks in the countryside, enjoying the lighter evenings. Later you could enjoy a  barbecue at your log cabin and afterwards, relax in your very own hot tub. Summer holidays at Windmill Lodges are designed to pander to your every whim. If you fancy a bit of sightseeing, you’ll find some wonderful old towns and villages nearby as well as delightful coastal beaches.

Autumn Holidays in Suffolk with Windmill Lodges

Autumn holidays at Windmill Lodges are all about the changing colours. Not quite so hot, it is the ideal time to break out those wellies and go for a stomp in the woods. The area tends to be less crowded with tourists at this time of year too, giving you plenty of opportunity to browse the local shops and visit the local attractions at your own pace. Everywhere is still open so you can take your time to really get to know the place properly. There are some quite wonderful little towns and villages in the area such as Woodbridge, Snape, Aldeburgh, Framlingham and Southwold.

Winter Holidays in Suffolk with Windmill Lodges

Real winters in Suffolk have of late, been crisp, white and beautiful. Imagine a cosy log cabin looking out over a sunny winter scene, trees covered in frost, the sun low in the sky. This enchanting picture can be yours to enjoy while taking a winter holiday here at Windmill Lodges. Come prepared for the weather with the right clothing, such as walking boots, good thick trousers, warm jumpers and a jacket and you’ll love tramping through the countryside and breathing in all that lovely fresh, clean air. It beats a stuffy old office any day of the week and you can even stay here on a mid week break, to relax and recharge.

Spring Holidays in Suffolk with Windmill Lodges

Spring in Suffolk is both beautiful and bountiful. First the snowdrops then daffodils emerge, giving way to new born lambs and blossoming trees making it a lovely time of year to visit.

Whilst here, why not visit one of the region's farmer's markets and stock up on some treats for your holiday?

Farmers' Markets take place every Saturday morning from 9.30 until 12.30 in Orford Town Hall where you’ll find some very fine provisions including hand made bread, cakes and organic preserves, locally produced eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables and flowering plants. As well as the abundance of foodstuffs, you’ll find delightful knitwear made with hand dyed wool and other arts and crafts. Visit the Orford Country Market at The Town Hall in Market Hill, Orford, IP12 2NZ.

The Woodbridge farmers market, at the Community Centre in Woodbridge, IP12 5AU is held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month between 9am - 1pm and a similar range of wonderful locally produced goods is available here. Why not pop along and pick yourselves up something tasty for lunch or supper? Or visit towards the end of your trip to fill up the car for going home.

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While on a log cabin holiday at Windmill Lodges during the summer months there are plenty of fun things to do that will keep the kids occupied. Aside from the novelty of having their very own log cabin with all the creature comforts of home, including a TV, DVD and stereo system, each lodge has its own private hot tub for them to splash around in. On site there is a large enclosed swimming pool, which is open to residents from Easter to October and a catch and release fishing lake, which is open all year round. They can pick up all the equipment they need for a great day’s fishing from our reception desk.

The fun doesn’t end there either. Off site and within a short distance of Windmill Lodges there is a great selection of exciting things to do. Listed below are just a few of them.

Ten places to take the kids while you are staying at Windmill Lodges in Suffolk

Easton Farm Park - Woodbridge

There is always loads to do down on the farm and this year is no exceptional. You can ride on some of the ponies  and visit the petting zoo to see, stroke and maybe even help to feed the goats, sheep, pigs and piglets, calves, donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs. You can also meet Star, one of the big Suffolk Punch carthorses, go on barrel train rides, pony and cart rides and have fun in one of their two heated indoor play barns.

Easton Farm Park is open daily from 10:30am - 6pm during the holidays.

Sutton Hoo – Woodbridge

Sutton Hoo is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. You can walk around the ancient burial mounds and learn about the incredible story of a buried ship, which was captained by an Anglo-Saxon King. He was buried here, together with his ship and all of his treasures. There is a full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber, some fabulous replica treasures and some original finds, including a sword that would have belonged to a Prince. You can take a look inside a large Edwardian house and enjoy the wonderful seasonal colours as you walk around the huge estate.

In peak season Sutton Hoo is open daily from 10:30 – 17.00, during the winter months these hours are slightly reduced.

Orford Castle – Woodbridge

This 12th Century castle is remarkably intact allowing you to explore everywhere from its basement, right through its lower and upper halls to its roof, from where you can get a great view of Orford Ness and the surrounding countryside. You can also follow the maze of passages, which lead to its chapel, kitchens and other chambers up in the turrets. The castle has really been brought back to life and although it is quite small, especially compared to Framlingham Castle, it is full of atmosphere and the audio tour will take you right back to the olden days.

Orford Castle’s opening times vary throughout the year but until the end of August, they are open from 10.00 till 18.00.

Jimmys Farm – Wherstead

Jimmy's Farm has been made famous by its TV series and makes for an exciting day out for all the family. It is a working farm, breeding rare pigs but they’ve also got cows, sheep, chickens and much more. There’s a nature trail, a farm shop, a café and playground and they even have their own on site butchers shop. Farmers markets are held here on the 1st Saturday of every month and are growing in popularity all the time, as are their comedy nights, festivals and tractor driving courses.

Jimmy’s Farm is open 7 days a week
Jimmy’s Farm restaurant is open;
Sun to Thurs 08.30 – 17.00
Fri & Sat 08.30 – 16.00 and 18.00 – 23.00

The Pier Beach and Deans Beach - Southwold

These two fabulous sand and shingle beaches are great for swimming, snorkelling, canoeing and body boarding. They both have lifeguard cover in the summer and have regularly been awarded Blue Flag status. They are seaside beaches as English seaside beaches once were and still should be. Lined with colourful beach huts, on a typical summer’s day you’ll find families with buckets and spades building sandcastles and making numerous trips to and from the ice cream van.

Close to the beaches you’ll find restaurants, cafés and sweet shops as well as art galleries and souvenir shops but it’s not all about the tourist or day-tripper. Southwold has its own residential community, many of whom have lived there for many years and as a result, it’s high street boasts a butchers, a bakers, a supermarket and various specialist shops including the Adnams brewery shop selling beers wines and spirits form around the world.

Minsmere – Saxmundham

Minsmere Suffolk is the RSPB’s flagship reserve and a home to the endangered bittern. It is famed for the return of the avocet and offers families and keen birdwatchers a great day out. The mapped out nature trails will take you through a variety of habitats, arriving at excellent bird watching hides and there is a wealth of information on hand for the keen ornithologist, courtesy of the RSPB. Throughout the region, the RSPB have been active, transforming carrot fields into wetlands to attract birds like the bearded tit and crane and maintaining fields and heathlands for stone-curlews. Thanks to the work of the RSPB in this area, clearings in Thetford Forest are now homes to woodlarks and nightjars, as are the coastal forests and Sandlings.

Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach – Saxmundham

Dunwich Heath coastal centre and beach offers guided walks, family nature trails, tracker packs, smugglers' and history trails, tea-room events, sea-watching, wildlife identification charts and telescopes. There’s a children's play area next to the tea-room if you want to keep your little ones close by, otherwise there’s loads to keep them occupied and the real beauty of it is, they’ll be having so much fun, they won’t even realise they are learning.

Post Mill - Saxtead Green

Saxtead Green Post Mill is one of many corn mills, built in Suffolk from the late 13th century. Its whole body revolves on its base meaning that once upon a time, it could catch the wind from whichever direction it blew and mill corn constantly. The milling process has long since stopped here but the mill itself is still in great condition and in good working order. There are a number of different floors, each housing some very interesting bits of milling machinery and the accompanying audio tour gives you all the information you need about milling and what the machines were used for.

Framlingham Castle – Framlingham

Framlingham Castle is another 12th century castle, like the one at Orford, except this one is much larger and more of a fortress than castle. There is a very exciting audio tour and interactive exhibits, there are themed trails, a castle wall walk, and some spectacular views but the most thrilling thing about this fortress is you can actually imagine a real battle happening here. The walls that are still standing today, are huge and very thick and it has a moat and battlements and it used to have a drawbridge. There’s loads of information inside the castle itself and there’s plenty of stuff going on that both the kids and the adults will enjoy.

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Log Cabin Holidays – What to do when you get here?

While enjoying a log cabin holiday in the heart of Suffolk UK, there are many things you can do. Walking, bird watching, fishing, cycling, sight seeing, shopping and relaxing, are just some of the things on offer here at Windmill Lodges – an exclusive development of luxury 4 and 5 star holiday log cabins, all carefully arranged around a delightfully peaceful, private catch and release fishing lake.

About our luxurious log cabin holiday accommodation

Each of our log cabins is very well appointed, featuring all you would expect, to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Similar to staying in a Suffolk holiday cottage, but with the benefit of being closer to nature, each cabin is very well furnished with quality pieces including dining tables and sofas. The bedrooms have been made as comfortable as possible too, many of them featuring a delightful four-poster bed with matching quality linens.

The kitchens in our log cabin holiday accommodation include all mod cons and all the utensils you’ll need for serving up a meal either in your lodge around the dinner table, or from the barbecue outside and the bathrooms come complete with their own towels and bathrobes.

Our holiday log cabins are prepared and presented with an eye to affording the highest in luxurious accommodation. Each log cabin comes with its own private hot tub for relaxing in at the end of a busy day. On site there is also a heated swimming pool (open Easter to October).

Outside of the lodges in the beautiful Suffolk and East Anglian countryside there is a huge amount to do for all of the family. Whether you are here for a romantic short break as a couple, or on a family holiday in Suffolk, read on for our guide to things to do on your log cabin holiday.

Walking

The picturesque Suffolk countryside is on the whole, quite flat. Sure, it undulates in places but never to the point where walking becomes anything other than a pleasure. There is a great deal of quite lovely countryside on your doorstep at Windmill Lodges. Red House Farm, where the lodges are situated is located in the village of Saxtead, which is noted for the windmill after which the site is named. The unusual thing about the Saxtead Green Post Mill is that its whole body revolves on its base. It is one of many such mills that were built in this region around the late 13th century.

Further afield the countryside opens up some more, chocolate box villages and quaint little towns give way to fields of crops and wooded areas. Delightful country pubs serve up lovely home cooked meals with a good choice of real ales and a decent wine list. Why not reward yourself after your exertion with some well-earned and hearty sustenance after you've worked up a healthy appetite?

Bird Watching

Suffolk is THE county in which to indulge your love of bird watching. All kinds of birds can be seen here because the landscape is so diverse. The woodlands, marshes, heathlands, and beaches that go to make up this arena, deliver perfect breeding and resting grounds for a myriad of birds both indigenous and migratory.

Among those to be spotted on our shores and in our woodlands are; avocets, barn owls, bearded tits, bitterns, black necked grebes, black redstarts, black tailed godwits, black terns, buzzards, golden orioles, great crested grebes, gulls, hen harriers, hobbies, kestrels, kingfishers, linnets, little egrets, little terns, marsh harriers, meadow pipits, nightingales, nightjars, ospreys, oystercatchers, redshanks, sand martins, short eared owls, shovelers, snipes, sparrow hawks, stonechats, swallows, tree pipits, warblers, .wheatears, widgeons, woodcocks and woodlarks.

Fishing

Another pastime that you can really throw yourself into at Windmill Lodges is fishing and here on site, we have our own catch and release fishing lake to enable you to do just that. The 40m x 60m lake is kept well stocked with a variety of fresh water fish including carp and tench to make fishing the lake as rewarding as possible for all the family, regardless of age or fishing prowess.

At the reception desk on the development you will be able to purchase or hire all you’ll need for a good days fishing including bait, hooks, floats, landing nets and fishing rods. There is even a “how to” book available to buy if you get really stuck. Fishing at Windmill Lodges is excellent fun for the whole family and you don’t have to be a keen angler to really enjoy the day either. Some of our fish just never learn and seem to even enjoy the whole catch and release process!

Cycling

Many of our guests bring their own bikes, strapped to the back of their cars and we have even had those who have visited us by bike, using public transport to get here. This is actually quite easy since Woodbridge railway station is only 14.8 miles away and can be directly accessed via Harwich International, Ipswich, Westerfield, Melton, Wickham Market, Saxmundham, Darsham, Halesworth, Brampton, Beccles, Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft as well as from any connecting station further afield. Or if you would rather hire bikes once you’re here, there are a number of quite local cycle hire shops.

Once saddled up the Suffolk countryside is your oyster. You can pedal away to your hearts content, enjoying expansive vistas and great swathes of unspoilt countryside and since you wont be free wheelin down too many big hills, you won’t have to struggle to get back up them again.

Sight Seeing

Whether travelling by bike or on foot, opportunities for sight seeing and taking photos exist at every turn. In the nearby market town of Woodbridge, you can visit the Woodbridge Tide Mill. The symbol of Woodbridge, if you buy postcards in the town, it is bound to be featured somewhere. It is one of the earliest tide mills still in existence.

Sutton Hoo is another must see visitor favourite. This Anglo Saxon ship burial site is demarcated by a group of low grassy mounds, overlooking Woodbridge from the banks of the Deben. This is the final resting place of Redwald, King of East Anglia. He was buried here with his ship and all his treasure, as was the custom in his day. The burial ground was uncovered in 1939 and is now under the charge of National Trust.

Another great place to visit whilst you’re here is the magnificent 12th century curtain walled castle at Framlingham. This impressive fortress stands guard over the town and is a constant source of education and attraction to visitors. An exhibition within its walls tells the story of its transformation from powerhouse to poorhouse. Throughout the summer, there are regular events staged at the castle including falconry exhibitions and shows for your young knights and little princesses.

Other buildings of historical interest in the area include; Christchurch Mansion, Euston Hall, Eye Castle, Glemham Hall, Hadleigh Guildhall, Holton Saint Peter Postmill, Kentwell Hall, Lavenham Guildhall, Leiston Abbey, Melford Hall, The Malthouse Project, Orford Castle, Snape Maltings, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Saxtead Green Post Mill, Somerleyton Hall & Gardens, Southwold Lighthouse, Thorpeness Windmill and West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, many of which are within fairly easy striking distance of Windmill Lodges.

Shopping

Shopping, whether for essential supplies like fresh bread and meat for the barbeque or for souvenirs of your trip, is amply catered for by the nearby towns of Woodbridge and Framlingham. These come to you with the added bonus of both being really quite charming places to visit.
During your stay, why not take a trip out to the seaside towns of Walberswick, Southwold and Aldeburgh or further inland, but still beautiful, the famous medieval town of Lavenham. Each of these towns is oozes charm and individuality and they attract all sorts of arty types who set up shop selling their wares. You are bound to find a picture you’ll fall in love with or some memento of your visit that you simply cannot be without and don’t forget your camera, you’ll need that too.

Relaxing

If your ideal short break involves doing nothing more than simply chilling out and relaxing, then a short break in a log cabin might be just what the doctor ordered. You can use the time to relax and fully recharge your batteries. There are televisions and stereos in the cabins, and good ones too, but you don’t have to switch them on. You could take the time to immerse yourself in a good book instead, or to touch base again with your partner.

All too often work and family commitments get in the way of relationships and cause us to lose focus on what is really important. A long relaxing weekend away provides the perfect opportunity for you to rekindle your relationship, especially when we tell you that our log cabins feature their very own, private hot tubs. What better way to relax than have the warm water and air bubbles go to work on your tired muscles whilst you lie back and relax, and how romantic, to gaze up at the stars with a glass of wine in hand, no phones, no email, no blackberry – just you.

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Each of Windmill Lodges' log cabins have their own private hot tub, ideal for a relaxing hot tub holiday! Our holiday lodges are beautifully presented and furnished to very high standards and all have been given either a 4 or 5 star award from the English Tourist Council.

Start your day right

There is nothing better than starting the day on holiday with a dip in the hot tub. Whether you are staying at Windmill lodges for a short romantic break with your partner, or are enjoying a luxury log cabin holiday with the whole family in tow, a relaxing soak before breakfast is just what the doctor ordered!

Once you have finished your early morning pampering, our  holiday accommodation has everything you need to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Our holiday lodges are kitted out with fridges, cookers and plenty of cutlery as well as a dining table and chairs inside and patio furniture on the veranda outside, providing everything you will need for a comfortable self-catering break. In fact our log cabins are so well equipped, they are at least as luxurious as a Suffolk holiday cottage but with all the added benefits.

Ease those aching limbs

On holiday in a Windmill Lodges log cabin, you can enjoy the lovely Suffolk scenery that inspired so many artists and poets. You can go for long walks in the countryside or take yourselves off to the coast if you wish. You can go sightseeing to the ancient market towns of Woodbridge or Framlingham and enjoy working up an appetite. You can either stop off at a local pub or return to your lodge to cook up a feast of your own. At Windmill Lodges, when you return, you have the option of  a dip in a warm, relaxing, gently massaging hot tub. A lovely way to round off a long and healthy walk as you lie there imagining shapes in the fluffy white clouds.

A splash around after tea

You may prefer to leave your hot tub treat until after dinner. The Suffolk countryside is a haven for wild life and its fertile soils provide a wealth of locally produced foods including meat and fish as well as fruits, vegetables and bread. The farmers markets which are held in nearby Woodbridge and Framlingham are the places to head for when seeking supplies, either for your dinner table or for the barbecue and you can be sure of a very tasty and healthy meal since most of the produce is organic. Having had your fill and rested a while, what better way to relax and unwind, than to climb into a lovely warm bubbling hot tub, for a splash around after tea?

Romance under the stars

There is something undeniably romantic about lying together in a steaming, bubbling hot tub, gazing up at the stars while enjoying a glass of chilled Champagne. In the spring and summer months, the night sky in this part of the world is generally clear and there are lots of constellations to see. You might spot Orion, Ursa Major or Minor, Draco, Cepheus or even Cassiopeia, you may even catch a sparkle in your partner’s eye as your romance is rekindled.

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Holidays in East Anglia

Windmill Lodges are a log cabin holiday company who offer holidays in East Anglia.
Located in Suffolk, our luxurious and award winning 4 and 5 star holiday log cabins, can be rented for week-long breaks, mid week breaks and weekend breaks. This rental term flexibility allows you book a short relaxing holiday of a length to suit you and we welcome families, couples and groups of friends.

So, whether you would like to get away from the office for a few days during the week or enjoy a romantic weekend break, Windmill Lodges for a holiday in East Anglia, is on hand to provide that perfect, get away tonic, to refresh and recharge your batteries.

Where is East Anglia?

The region known as East Anglia can be found to the East, South East of the country. It is made up of the following counties; Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk but is most easily recognised as being that part of the UK, that bulges out on the right hand side as you look at a map, between The Wash to the North and Southend-on-Sea, to the South. As a region, it is among the most fertile in the country and is a famous producer of fresh fruit and veg, cereals, all kinds of meats and fish, tasty preserves and honey and of course, wines and beers.

At just under an hour away from London, Windmill Lodges offer holidays in East Anglia, which are the ideal getaway for the stressed executive couple or the busy family who just fancy a change of scenery.

What is there to do here?

A holiday in Suffolk East Anglia may offer a slower pace of life, but that does not mean there’s nothing to do here, far from it. Suffolk allows you to escape the crowded trains and traffic jams and spend time feeding the soul instead. Getting out into the fresh air, visiting the Suffolk coast, enjoying sunsets and dawn choruses! These are all waiting for you at our peaceful countryside location.

Natural wonders aside, there is sailing off the coast, mountain biking on the heaths and long walks that take in some quite beautiful, chocolate box type market towns and villages and there is history at every turn. This part of the world is home to many an ancient castle and to the unusual Martello Towers. The Martello Towers were the result of an early nineteenth century construction project, designed to shore up our land defences and protect mainland Britain from an attack from the French or any other nation that dared try their luck. They were constructed all along the Suffolk, Essex and Sussex coast to act as look out towers and defences just in case our ships failed to halt an attack.

These towers, in their various states of repair and the many, far older castles in the area make for interesting and memorable excursions and great photo opportunities. Check out the curtain walled, 12th century castle at Framlingham or the remarkably well-preserved castle keep from the same era at Orford. From there, it’s not far to Orford Ness. A short boat trip brings you to this wild and remote shingle spit, the largest of its kind in Europe. Here, you can follow trails through picturesque landscapes and discover a history, both natural and man-made, that will delight and intrigue you, whatever your age..

There is also bird watching at Minsmere, crabbing (which the kids will love) at Walberswick and art galleries and boutique shops to browse at Aldeburgh. Whatever your interests, be it pottering around old towns or walking in nature, the stunning county of Suffolk with its quaint character and friendly laid back locals has plenty to do for all ages.

How to get here
By road, the area in well served by the A12 and the A14. If you are coming from London by car you will almost certainly use the A12. Running from London to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk it passes through Bow and Hackney Wick before heading North East and passing through Leytonstone, Redbridge and Romford. Once in Essex it runs by Brentwood, Chelmsford and Colchester before entering the county of Suffolk whereupon it passes Ipswich and Woodbridge. Windmill Lodges is approximately 13 miles from Woodbridge.
A similar route is followed by rail with the Great Eastern Main Line railway serving London Liverpool St, Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich. You should change at Ipswich and take the East Suffolk Line to Woodbridge. Take a taxi from there and within a short time you’ll be checking in.
Coming to us from the Midlands and the North, you will doubtless use the A14. This links the Port of Felixstowe to Newmarket and Cambridge where it meets the M11 and from there it goes on to pick up the A1 and M1 for connections further North and to the North West.

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Windmill Lodges offer log cabin holidays in Suffolk UK. The luxury log cabin holidays on offer here are ideal for families looking for that week-long break in the summer holidays with the kids or for couples seeking to grab a shorter mid week or weekend break just to give the two of you, a well earned break from work.

Why stay in a log cabin?

Staying in one of our luxury log cabins is similar in many ways, to staying in a country cottage in that they are fully equipped with comfortable bedrooms, heating, TV and music and great cooking facilities. But they also have some additional benefits to the standard holiday cottage.

Our beautifully appointed and well-equipped log cabins all come with their own private hot tubs where you can sit and relax for hours. We also have on site, a heated, indoor swimming pool which is available for use from Easter – October and a private, catch and release fishing lake which is kept well stocked with fish. Some of these are daft and keep getting caught, but there are others that are getting a bit canny these days, making for an interesting and challenging afternoon’s fishing!

Why stay at Windmill Lodges?

Exterior attractions aside, our log cabins are extremely comfortable, keeping you warm in the winter, through coal effect fires and underfloor heating and cool in the summer, by virtue of their energy efficient design. They are also very well decorated and furnished to a high standard, they had to be to qualify for our 4 and 5 star awards from The English Tourism Council!

Windmill Lodges is a small and friendly site with just 7, luxuriously appointed log cabins, all of which have been thoughtfully arranged to provide the best views over the fishing lake and the surrounding countryside. Each log cabin has been given a generous plot so you’ll never feel that your privacy is being invaded or, that you are invading anybody else’s.

Your time is your own at Windmill Lodges; there’s only an alarm, if you choose to bring one. There’s no set time for anything, you can eat when you want to and sleep in for as long as you like! You can enjoy alfresco lunches or barbecues on the veranda and if you tire of cooking for yourselves, you can always pop into the local village, it’s a stones throw away and features a lovely old pub called The Old Mill House which has made it into the Good Pub Guide.

This spacious dining pub located just across the green from the windmill that gave our site its name, boasts a beamed and carpeted bar area with a flag stoned restaurant extension, wooden tables and chairs, a wide choice of good value fresh food with generous portion sizes. There is a daily carvery and the service is excellent, as is the beer. Children are very welcome and there’s an attractive and sizeable garden with a terrace and a good-sized play area too.

Why holiday in Suffolk?

Of all the places you could go, why come to Suffolk?

Suffolk is a lot more local than you’d think. At just over the hour from London, many people commute into town from here and many more make the short journey up the A12 or along the Great Eastern Railway line from London Liverpool St to spend a relaxing weekend break in the country.

Much of the area is protected and officially registered as either, an area of outstanding natural beauty or a site of special scientific interest and on that basis, it cannot and will not be built on. The villages and old market towns of Suffolk are a pleasure to wander around. Within the immediate vicinity are the ancient market towns of Framlingham and Woodbridge, both with fascinating histories that are crying out to be discovered and slightly further afield, but still within easy reach of your lodge, are the towns of Lavenham and Aldeburgh. These, among many other chocolate box towns and villages are photo opportunities not be missed.

The pace of life in Suffolk lends itself ideally, to lovely long, leisurely walks in the countryside and to cycle rides. Suffolk is quite flat, with gentle undulations, making it ideal for the part time cyclist. With a cycle hire shop just half an hour or so from your lodge, you can enjoy all the pleasures of countryside touring without even having to bring your own bikes.

Suffolk is also known for its abundance of locally grown produce. Farmers' markets abound in this part of the country and every weekend you’ll find markets selling fresh, locally produced foods ranging from fruit and vegetables to locally reared meats and freshly caught fish. Suffolk’s big on bread and honey too with locally produced and organic preserves on sale everywhere, as well as beers and wines. All of this is great for eating well while you are here and then filling up the car for going home!

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Windmill lodges are a select group of seven, purpose built log cabin holiday lodges, located in the glorious Suffolk countryside, just outside the old market towns of Woodbridge and Framlingham. The 4 and 5 star luxury log cabins are arranged around a private catch and release fishing lake, and just like country cottages, come fully furnished to a very high standard. They are built with modern bathroom suites and fitted kitchens which are stocked with all the utensils you’ll need to fully enjoy your break. Under floor heating and gas log effect fires make them extremely snug ensuring that they will appeal to everyone from couples looking for romantic weekend getaways, to larger families looking for longer stays of a week or more. Windmill Lodges log cabin holidays offer all the benefits of Suffolk cottage holidays with loads of extras.

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Country cottages or log cabins set deep in the heart of Suffolk’s beautiful and rural countryside, offer the chance to escape the busy working week and relax properly, knowing that there are no deadlines to meet and no phones to answer or emails to read. In a Suffolk country cottage or log cabin, your time is your own, to do with what you will. There is no set time for breakfast so you can lie in for as long as you wish, there’s no menu for lunch or dinner, so you can choose exactly what you want to eat and when to eat it. Best of all, there’s no itinerary for the day, so you can do as you please and go wherever you want.


You may wish to go for long romantic walks in the Suffolk countryside. You could go early in the morning as the mist and dew are clearing from the heaths and woodlands or during the day as the temperatures rise and the air fills with the sweet scent of flowers and birdsong. There can be nothing nicer or more romantic than meandering along one of the county’s gently winding roads or taking a walk along one of its many bridle paths, enjoying the peace and quiet of some truly idyllic surroundings and all the time knowing, you’ve nothing to rush back for. Before long you’ll find your natural walking pace has slowed to a gentle stroll and you’ll be taking the time to notice even the smallest detail. You’ll wish you had a camera, holidays like these are the reason many people get hooked on photography.

The kids will enjoy their walks in the country too; there is so much for them to see, particularly at this time of year. Spring is sprung and the birds and animals are looking to find mates and build nests together. This is the time when nature is at its busiest so there’s a lot to see, if you know where to look. Challenge them to see how many different types of bird they can spot or take photos of the wild flowers so you can have fun naming them later. Don’t pick them though; many wild flowers are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act so you run the risk of getting in trouble if you do.

Whilst out on your travels you may happen upon one of Suffolk’s old country inns. You’ll find them dotted all over the place, serving a fine selection of bitters and real ales, many of which will be locally produced. The Adnams Brewery Company supplies many a Suffolk tavern as does Greene King but there are many other, much smaller local brewers besides, each producing their own peculiar tastes. The quality of the food on offer at many of these establishments is very good and the menus are often filled with local organic produce, why not stop for a while for a bite to eat and quench your thirst.

If you prefer to cook for yourselves, you can always pick the ingredients up en-route and take them back to your holiday cottage for a barbecue. Once back at your log cabin, you can fire up the barbecue and set the table for an al-fresco meal while the kids go for a swim or play around by the lake. They may even want to jump straight in to the hot tub before dinner. Each of our 7 log cabin lodges comes complete, with its own private high spec hot tub. These are great fun for the kids to splash around in and after the kids have gone to bed, they’re great fun for the adults too. Is there anything more romantic than relaxing alone together in your own, private hot tub whilst sipping on a glass of sparkles? If you left it till a bit later, perhaps until nightfall after the kids have gone to bed, you could enjoy the hot tub and wine experience while looking out for constellations in the night’s sky. Now that’s romantic!

Our log cabins are as well equipped, warm and luxurious as some of the best country cottage accommodation. While staying at Windmill Lodges, you also get the benefit of your own private hot tub, our indoor heated swimming pool (Easter – October only) and a private catch and release fishing lake on site. If you want to find out more, click here to view details of our luxury log cabin accommodation

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