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Ivy Lodge

Tunstall, near Woodbridge, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Quirky
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Unique, historic property with modern, stylish interiors and funky furnishings
  • Bright, spacious, and modern dog-friendly home with bags of charm
  • Spacious, pretty garden with different areas for guests to discover and enjoy

Overview
Property code: OC-IVYLOD

Ivy Lodge is a beautiful Grade II listed architectural gem, hidden in the Suffolk countryside and close by to the wonderful waterside villages of Orford and Aldeburgh. Formerly a gate house to Rendlesham Hall, this incredible flint and stone building dates back to the 19th century with the stone alleged to come from Butley Abbey.

Steeped in history and boasting many of its original features, this magnificent home has been transformed into a luxury, modern holiday home for four, whilst maintaining much of its character and charm. The grand castle-like tower, adorned with lead-lined and sash cord windows, and its hexagonal shape are just some of the wonderful features of this home. This beautiful bolthole plays host to two gorgeous bedrooms both with their very own bathrooms. The living room has sumptuous sofas and a roaring log burner for those chiller days, as well as a bright sunroom to escape to and enjoy a good book.

Perfect for romantic retreats, a family getaway or a girlie weekend, Ivy Lodge is the ideal spot for your next Suffolk staycation. Immerse yourself in the exquisite interior design throughout, enjoy a morning coffee in the glorious garden or venture further afield and explore the lovely local area.

Why we love this property: A glorious and unique home with history, charm and character in abundance.

GROUND FLOOR
Kitchen: Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, Air fryer, slimline dishwasher and fridge freezer.
Dining Room: Dining table with seating for four guests.
Sitting Room: Plenty of comfortable seating, wood burner and smart television with access to streaming services.
Sunroom: Comfortable seating, views across garden and French doors leading to patio area with garden furniture.
Utility Room: Washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and cleaning supplies.
Shower Room: Large rainforest shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom 1: King-size bed, bedside tables with reading lamps, chest of drawers, open wardrobe, and smart television with access to streaming services.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 2: King-size bed, bedside tables with lamps, built in wardrobe storage, chest of drawers and smart television with access to streaming services.
Bathroom: Bath with shower attachment, wash basin and WC.

Outside: Large enclosed garden with lawn and patio areas. Garden dining set and BBQ.
Parking: Private parking for up to 4 cars.
Pets:  Up to 4 well behaved dog welcome.
Heating: Central heating and wood burner.
Notes: Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi provided. Please bring your own beach towels. Mobile signal can be variable in this location. 

Tunstall is a small village located between Woodbridge and Aldeburgh near to the Suffolk coast. Just on the outskirts of the village is Tunstall Forest which has now been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many footpaths to explore in this area and the neighbouring Rendlesham Forest is great for cycling and other outdoor activities. Other notable hot spots nearby include the foodie destination of Orford, and the classical music capital of Suffolk, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home of Aldeburgh Music.

  • 2 bedrooms – 2 x king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with bath, shower attachment and WC, 1 with shower and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, Air fryer,  slimline dishwasher, fridge/freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • 3 TVs with access to streaming services
  • Large, enclosed garden with lawn and patio areas, garden dining set and BBQ
  • Private parking for up to 4 cars
  • Pet friendly property accepting up to 4 dogs
  • Mobile signal variable
  • Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles, beach 4 miles
  • Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision, it is therefore advisable you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hannah Keeble

This property is personally managed by Hannah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Graham 16th May 2026

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A fabulous cottage, lovely decor. Incredible welcome pack thank you.

Reviewed by Sheila 10th May 2026

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A unique property with so much character, beautifully decorated, and fresh flowers in most of the rooms. A splendid welcome pack was provided. We enjoyed sitting in the garden which was totally secure for our small dog. We hope to return.

Reviewed by Diane 18th April 2026

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Spacious, comfortable & everything you need. Excellent Welcome basket. Large secure garden was excellent for the med/large dog (who settled immediately) to mooch safely around (Squirrels for mental stimulation, training to continue!). Lovely forest walks within 5 minute drive. A truly relaxing break exploring villages.

Reviewed by Philip 7th April 2026

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This was the second time that we have stayed at Ivy Lodge, We love it as it is so comfortable with welcoming touches such as fresh flowers in the rooms and has the most generous "welcome basket" we have ever seen! The owner is very helpful and friendly and the cottage is in a lovely woodland location. We hope to stay again next year.

Reviewed by Kathie 13th December 2025

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An exceptional property in terms of its history, location and the care and attention given by the owner to ensuring visitors are welcome and valued. Given that Ivy Lodge opens its doors to as many as four dogs there is no paring down of its interior: stylish as well as practical. For those wishing to rustle up a banquet all required is at hand. FoRead morer others who prefer to dine out, the opportunities are close by at Aldeburgh, Snape, Thorpness and Leiston to name a few areas. The safe grounds are attractive and alive with wild life. For four visitors the weekly price is good value (no stinting on heat or hot water). The welcome hamper is one of very best encountered from someone who has stayed in at least five holiday properties this year. Although any review is subjective, Ivy Lodge is very worth visiting. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 29th November 2025

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Another wonderful break - our fourth - at Ivy Lodge. Some cottages you just feel totally relaxed and at home in, and this is one of the best we've ever known. Very clean, comfortable, and beautifully placed for the walks in the Suffolk countryside that we (and our greyhound!) so enjoy. Already booked for next year....

Reviewed by Maria 15th November 2025

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Last year we stayed at the Lodge 2 weeks after our dog had died. We said we would come back when we had another dog and we are so glad we did. Mack had the time of his life. So many walks - woodland, parkland and beaches. The Lodge is perfectly located for all three. We enjoyed ourselves too - coming back to a warm homely well appointed lodge each Read moreday was so relaxing. We recommend visiting Orford - having lunch at the tearoom overlooking the quay was brilliant. Rendlesham and Tunstall Forest are perfect for walking - although we only did a very small part of the Viking Trail. The Reed bed walk and the Marsh Meander at Old Hall Southwold are not to be missed but they are a bit muddy at this time of year.If you are thinking of staying at Ivy Lodge - do - you wont regret it. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 2nd November 2025

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This was our third stay at Ivy Lodge, and everything was just as welcoming and comfortable as we remembered. Cosy, comfortable living area and bedrooms, easy-to-use and functional kitchen, fantastic welcome pack and quirky, artistic interior. We just love it. Thank you Anna.

Reviewed by Jennie 29th October 2025

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Reviewed by John 14th September 2025

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We loved this cottage. There was plenty of space to spread out while chatting with friends but the cottage still had a nice cosy feel to it. The upstairs room with its own bathroom was ideal for our group. Lots to see and do in the area.

Reviewed by Jacqui 30th August 2025

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A wonderful unique cottage, well situated to enjoy the beautiful Suffolk coast as well as inland woodlands and heathland. Whilst it is on a main road, the lodge and gardens face away from it and the traffic noise was perfectly fine. Mostly I could just hear the birds. I'd love to come back.

Reviewed by Lorenzo 29th July 2025

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A gorgeous cottage in a great location. Fully equipped with everything you might need for a very comfortable stay together with an extremely generous welcome basket with several tasty goodies as well as the usual milk and butter. My 4 dogs werent forgotten and were also provided with some bone shaped biscuits. I have to say the welcome basket wRead moreas the best Ive encountered in the 10 years I have been renting holiday cottages. We loved the cottage and couldnt fault it. We would 100% return if possible. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 12th July 2025

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Reviewed by Sandy 15th June 2025

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Lovely spacious cottage in Suffolk.

Reviewed by Jo 4th June 2025

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Lovely cottage, great for dogs with the enclosed garden. Perfect for two couples as you both get your own space with a bedroom and bathroom at each side of the property. Really spacious lounge. My father in law struggled with the induction hob as the instruction manual was missing but nothing a quick google search couldnt fix. Lovely area to expRead morelore. Overall had a really enjoyable stay! Hide

Reviewed by Deanna 24th May 2025

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Wow! What an amazing place. I spent ages just looking at the brickwork and the chimney is fascinating, how it has stood the test of time and British weather. The house is tastefully furnished and comfortable. There is everything you could possibly need provided. The grounds are amazing and being able to bring my two dogs and my mums dog made it perRead morefect. I had a Tesco food delivery on the first day to save me going shopping on my holiday which is a bit of a bugbear of mine. I really recommend Tunstall Viking woods to take the dogs. We also found an enclosed dog field called The Dog Orchard which is set in an apple orchard. There is also the cove at same place which is a private water park for dogs, sadly it was fully booked, but next year Im going to pre book. Some reviews have said it is noisy with the traffic, my tip, put the fan on at night works a treat. No neighbours anywhere near this place is perfect, even tempted to book it just for me and the dogs but I might get scared at night Hide

Reviewed by Jennie 21st May 2025

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Beautiful property, our third visit and another booked! Fabulous welcome treat's too. A proper secured garden for dogs too. Cant rate this highly enough.

Reviewed by Jo 29th March 2025

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Such a beautiful place to stay very well thought out. Great location for exploring the area and a dog friendly garden which was fantastic!

Reviewed by Philip 24th March 2025

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We had a fantastic holiday at Ivy Lodge. It is such a cosy and comfortable place to stay- in fact so lovely that we didn't want to leave! We loved the building and the decor. A lot of thought had been put into making guests feel welcome and all the plants and flowers in the rooms was a lovely touch. The beds were very comfortable and it was greatRead more to have a downstairs bedroom and bathroom, plus a beautiful garden. Also, what an amazing Welcome Pack- so very generous and practical! Thank you, Anna, for providing such a beautiful place to stay and for making us feel so welcome. We hope to be back again next year. Hide

Reviewed by Charles 15th February 2025

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Reviewed by Zoe 11th January 2025

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Lovely cottage, wonderful owner. Perfect location. The cottage had everything you could ever need. The garden was well kept and secure, our dog loved it! The hamper from Anna was such a lovely touch. Anna was always on hand if we needed her. Such an amazing place. We would love to come back in the summer.

Reviewed by Alan 2nd December 2024

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Our third stay at this well-appointed, clean, comfortable and supremely relaxing cottage. Ideally placed in a secluded location, with a large, private and secure garden for our dog. Close to the forest and coastal walks that we enjoy so much. The welcome pack provided by the thoughtful, caring owner - who is on hand should you need help - is an Read moreadded bonus. We'll be back! Hide

Reviewed by Alex 17th November 2024

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A wonderful gem! Gorgeous grade II listed turret, roaring log burner and beautiful secure garden for our two hounds. We had an amazing break and will definitely return!

Reviewed by David 5th October 2024

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Brilliant place to stay. Gardens were excellent for our dogs, fully enclosed. Everything was catered for by the owners. Best place weve stayed for quite a few years, thank you

Reviewed by Karen 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Angela 7th September 2024

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Stayed at Ivy lodge a number of times, absolutely love it! Great dog secure garden, very clean and comfortable sofas and beds. Welcome pack is above and beyond and Anna is so lovely, nothing is too much trouble. Really looking forward to when we can stay again :)

Reviewed by Karen & Roland 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 27th July 2024

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Where to start,, what a beautiful cottage, loads of history in the old gate house, the tower has been refurbished to a lovely big bedroom and bathroom all in all well worth a stay here, A welcome basket was gratefully received, the grounds were kept immaculate our two dogs loved exploring and were safe in the grounds,, hopefully we can return in thRead moree near future.. Peter Rose Hide

Reviewed by John Graeme 20th July 2024

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Lovely cottage, perfect for dog owners and handy location for many Suffolk attractions.

Reviewed by Carolyn 15th June 2024

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Unique well designed accommodation blending the old and new effortlessly. Well equipped and comfortable. The secure garden was a real bonus and our dogs loved it. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Wendy 9th June 2024

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The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed and the secure garden was perfect for our two little dogs. The owners were kind and very helpful. The cottage is ideally placed for Snape Maltings and Orford and the forests provide some lovely walks. We definitely hope to return.

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