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Scapa Lodge

Tunstall, Suffolk Countryside

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You can book this property from:

  • £501 per week
  • £72 per night
  • 4 Star
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • No Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 double bed

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • On one level, no stairs
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Smart TV
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • Rural location

How far to ...?

  • Beach 8.4 miles
  • Pub 1 mile
  • Shop 3 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Sorry, infants (aged under 2) are not allowed at this property
  • Owner will only accept a maximum of 2 people and no infants.
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

On the edge of Tunstall Forest (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Scapa Lodge provides well designed and appointed self-catering accommodation for two. A single-storey barn beautifully extended and refurbished to create a well-insulated, cosy and comfortable holiday home. Boasting a bright, chic interior, the Lodge is perfect for a couple looking for quiet surroundings. Guests can enjoy the delights of woodland walks, bird watching and cycling without ever getting into the car.

It is also the perfect spot for all you stargazers. With little light pollution here at Scapa Lodge,  just standing outside the patio door, on a clear night the skies can be full of stars and planets for you to admire. 

Scapa Lodge has been thoughtfully arranged to provide open-plan living space with a well-appointed fitted kitchen, a feature apex ceiling with skylights and a cosy sitting area for two. In the sitting area, French doors open onto a private paved patio with views over the garden beyond.

Why we love this property: The exciting contrast between the exterior and interior ignites the senses and the open plan layout is perfect for a couple’s retreat.

Room by room layout
GROUND FLOOR
Open plan living space: two seater sofa, table and chairs for two, wall mounted 32" Smart TV with Netflix, French doors to the patio and garden.

Kitchen: Plenty of workspace and storage units, microwave, dishwasher, fan oven, electric hob, Washing machine & fridge with freezer compartment.
Bedroom: Double bed, bedside cabinets with lamps, hanging space.
Shower Room: Large corner cubicle with electric shower, WC, washbasin.

Outside: The Lodge has its own patio area with table, chairs and charcoal barbecue for guests to use. The owners live in the adjacent property and are happy for guests to use the extensive garden at the rear of the Lodge. On the opposite side of the parking area is a brick outbuilding where guests can store bikes and fishing equipment and there is an additional freezer. 
Parking: The driveway leads past the Lodge and opens to a large parking area.
Heating: Electric radiators throughout.
Notes:  Bedlinen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels. Unlimited Wifi. DAB radio with CD player, USB port and SD card port (please bring your own leads) available to use. 

Infants: If you wish to bring an infant with you, please contact Suffolk Secrets before booking this property.

Tunstall, a country village 6 miles from the Suffolk coast, is home to the Church of St Michael's, noted for its distinctive box pews. Scapa Lodge is located in the hamlet of Tunstall Common which lies half a mile south of Tunstall on the margins of Tunstall Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It provides walkers, cyclists (including mountain-bikers) and horse riders alike a beautiful site of ancient lowland heath to explore. Nature lovers might like to see the broadleaved trees and new coniferous plantation rife, with fauna and flora (ground nesting nightjar and woodlark, fallow deer, bell heather, milkwort, speedwell and sheep). Bookworms will be fascinated in the hamlet and forest; it is the setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Black Arrow: A Tale of Two Roses (1888) of which there is a copy of in the lodge for you to read.

Reviews

A reasonably priced, warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean holiday home in a quiet location a short way from the coast, Orford, Iken and Woodbridge. The owners are really helpful and friendly. We will definitely be returning in the future.

Mr C,

An enjoyable stay in a cottage a very short walk to the forest and heath. Warm, clean and a quiet location.

Dr S,

Thank you for welcoming us back for a second visit to Scapa! Walked between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness this time, had a visit to Snape Maltings and a trip to Wroxham for a browse round Roys(!) and a ride on the train to Aylesham. Have loved sitting outside the back doors first thing in the morning with a cup of tea!

Past Customer,

Comfortable cottage in perfect location for easy access to beautiful landscapes. Highlights were the wonderful evening light on the river at Woodbridge and spotting the Marsh Harriers and Bearded Reedlings at Walberswick Marshes. Thanks to Debbie and Craig

Past Customer,

Our second year here at Scapa, so lovely to see and chat with Craig and Debbie, always so welcoming. A thoroughly enjoyable week with such nice weather. Visited Sutton Hoo, Minsmere, Woodbridge and just enjoyed this beautiful part of the country. We will be back again soon.

Past Customer,

Thank you for your warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyable stay at Scapa Lodge which we found both comfortable and well equipped. We have had a wonderful week riding our bikes and rambling the lovely Suffolk countryside along with visits to Sutton Hoo, Framlingham and Orford Castle. Luckily the weather has been very good everyday which has further enhanced our holiday experience.

Past Customer,

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Scapa Lodge…. an ideal spot to explore this wonderful region. Although close to the main house we never felt imposed upon (previous experience!) but it was lovely to meet our hosts and know they were there if needed. We found everything comfortable and spotlessly clean…. Many Thanks.

Past Customer,

A wonderful stay in a well equipped cottage in a lovely location. We have had super walks locally around Snape, visited Orford Ness and Minsmere and explored Dunwich, Southwold and Aldeburgh, all with walks. The wildlife has included lots of birds on the estuaries including Curlews, and a Seal. Fabulous! We hope to return!

Past Customer,

A wonderful location and a very cosy cottage. It’s been a real tonic during difficult times. Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed finding out about the local wildlife from you both.

Past Customer,

What a great week we have had on our first visit to Suffolk. We have loved our stay at Scapa Lodge, thank you Debbie & Craig for making us feel so welcome.

Past Customer,

Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Suffolk. Great base for exploring the local areas, Snape, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Sutton Hoo, Guildhall at Lavenham. Small buy perfectly formed and well equipped lodge.

Past Customer,

A Suffolk lad returning to Gods Country – to celebrate our diamond wedding. Wonderful weather – not the best time of year for birdwatching, but the Barn Owls at Boyton Creek were a treat. If you do not mind a 30min drive fully recommend The Queen’s Head at Dennington, food superb and reasonably priced, need to book.

Past Customer,

It’s our first time in this part of the world as it is quite a trek from home but we are glad we made the effort. We will remember the history of Framlingham Castle (and the sausage sandwiches in the Crown!), the peace of the river at the Maltings (and the boat trips) and watching the boats at Orford. We have been comfortable here at Scapa. Thank you.

Past Customer,

Wonderful cosy and very well equipped cottage in a quiet location but conveniently located for Suffolk cost locations, including nature reserves and lovely towns and villages. Owners were friendly and helpful with recommendations of places to visit. Hope to stay again!

Mrs D,

Scapa Lodge was excellent! Spotlessly clean, cosy and very comfortable. The hosts Debbie and Craig were very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend. 10/10

Mrs S,

Cosy, comfy cottage, spotlessly clean and attractive location.

Ms W,

A very welcoming lodge, very clean and well equipped. Good base to see the area. We had a wonderful holiday. The Green Man Pub is very friendly, good food and worth a visit.

Steve & A,

Thank you for a delightful stay in your warm, spotlessly clean and cosy cottage

Jane & T,

Our second visit. As nice as we remembered! Had a lovely week. We will be back!

Michelle & A,

Good base to see the surrounding areas. Very clean and well equipped lodge.

Margaret & J,

We found the cottage very clean and well equipped with very friendly and knowledgeable neighbours – thanks Debbie and Craig, it was superb.

Jan & F,

Delightful accommodation, warm, welcoming and very clean. Debbie and Craig were very friendly and very approachable. A successful holiday.

Julie & V,

Thank you Debbie & Craig for a lovely stay in your spotless clean lodge, very cosy and comfortable. The patio is a lovely bonus to sit for a morning cuppa and a glass of wine in the evening. We loved our stay here and would recommend it to our friends. Nice to meet you both and thank you for all the information on places to walk and visit.

Liz & P,

Another stay in our favourite Suffolk Hideaway! (Our 5th visit to Scapa Lodge)

Graham & C,

We love this property. It is just the right size for two, well equipped and yet cosy. Debbie and Craig are delightful - very concerned that their guests should be happy but not intrusive. Having the use of the garden and a private patio is an added bonus. This was our second visit and we will definitely go back next year.

Ms H,

cottage as described,very clean and tidy,well equipped.owners very freindly and welcoming,also very helpfull with information on where to visit.would reccomend

Mr H,

Scapa Lodge was just perfect, so peaceful and relaxing. It's in easy reach of beautiful villages and coast line. The owners made us feel very welcome also giving information on places to walk and visit. The Lodge was spotless, beautiful stay. Being pet free was a great bonus.

mrs M,

Spotlessly clean, warm and cosy

Previous Customer,

We very much enjoyed our stay in this spotlessly clean and cosy lodge. Great base for exploring the area. Debbie and Craig made us feel very welcome. Tunstall Forest has some good walks and there is plenty to see in the area.

Past Customer,

Location

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  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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