The Lost Garden Retreat
Suffolk ·
Hintlesham
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Gorgeous safari tents with fabulous private decks, luxurious hot tubs and a warming fire pits in wild Suffolk.
- 6 per tent
- 3
- 1
From £200 per night
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights
The Lost Garden Retreat is owned and managed by Elisa and Richard.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Elisa and Richard.
- Hot Tub Breaks
- Glamping
- Eco-Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Romantic Retreats
- Lakes & Rivers
- Woodland Lodging
- Short Breaks
- Baby Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Rural Retreats
Highlights
- These three fabulous safari tents have ensuite bathrooms and a host of luxurious extras in the gorgeous Suffolk wilderness - is available to book from the end of March to the first week in November.
- Lovely decked outside areas where you can lounge in the eco hot tub with fizz whilst the BBQ heats up.
- An array of bespoke hampers from breakfast to champagne and oysters and everything in between.
- Wellness classes and spa treatments to revitalise and calm the soul.
- You can hire a personal trainer or just a massage. Whatever you fancy.
- There's a great pub only one mile away.
You should know
- The Lost Garden Retreat is open from the end of March each year until the first week in November.
- There is a Tesco or Morrisons a 10-minute drive away should you wish to stock up on arrival.
- Book your hampers on the main website.
- The speed limit is 10mph when driving along the tracks to the Safari tent. Please adhere to this during the day times and after dark as we do get wildlife emerging after dark.
- Camper vans, caravans, tents and trailer tents are not allowed on the site. We do not allow the pitching of extra tents in between our Safari Tents.
- Unfortunately, due to other guests who may be allergic, pets are not allowed in our safari tents. If you require an assistance dog/pet please contact us before booking.
- No smoking at all times in and near the safari tents. Please use ashtray provided, not crockery.
Eco Credentials
Top Scoring
Repurposed / renovated building
Learn moreSolar panels
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All energy efficient appliances
100% local produce in welcome pack
Eco cleaning products
Eco toiletries
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The Details
Tucked away in the Suffolk countryside, the Lost Gardens Retreat offers a trio of luxury safari tents overlooking a tranquil wildlife lake. Each tent has its own character — playful, rustic, or artistic — yet all share the same mix of comfort, charm and thoughtful design. Whether you’re a couple seeking peace, a family making memories or friends reconnecting in nature, your chosen retreat will feel like it was made just for you.
Step inside and you’ll find a spacious, open-plan interior that feels as cosy in winter as it is airy in summer. A wood-burner glows in the corner, ready for cooler evenings, while vintage books, nostalgic board games and hand-picked curiosities add warmth and personality. The furnishings strike a balance between elegance and playfulness — one tent nods to an old fisherman’s hut, another to a rustic cowshed and another to the golden tones of Gainsborough’s art — but all share a spirit of creativity and comfort.
At night, sink into blissfully soft beds dressed with crisp cotton sheets and thick duvets. Each tent sleeps up to six, with a king size double, a solid wooden bunk room and a cosy built-in cabin bed that’s big enough for grown-ups. In the morning, pad through to your private ensuite bathroom, complete with underfloor heating, heated towel rails, a walk-in shower and a lovingly hand-painted roll-top bathtub.
Meals can be cooked and shared together in the fully-equipped kitchen — complete with gas hobs, fridge freezer, wine cooler and even a dishwasher — or outdoors on the deck, where you’ll find a BBQ, picnic table and views across the lake. When it’s time to unwind, pour a glass of fizz and slip into your private Scandinavian eco hot tub, or light the fire pit and toast marshmallows under the stars.
Every stay includes thoughtful extras: a mini hamper with wine and nibbles, eco firelighters and logs for your burners and luxurious toiletries. If you’d like more, an Honesty Shop on site stocks kindling, charcoal and treats, while hampers of local produce can be delivered straight to your tent.
Beyond the deck, wander through the Lost Gardens themselves, take a wellness class or simply watch the lake from the meditation stumps at dusk. A village pub, country walks and even fine dining are close at hand, while Suffolk’s farms, waterways and cycling routes are begging to be explored. However you spend your day, your tent — unique, inviting and unforgettable — will be waiting for you by the lake.
Features
Essential
- Baby Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Heating
- No Dogs
- No Smoking
- Strictly No Single Night Stays
- Underfloor Heating
Living Spaces
Bed/Bath
- Bath
- Cot
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Towels (bath)
- Towels (beach)
Outside
- BBQ
- Firepit
- Garden/Outdoor Space
Also Available
- Chef for hire
- Walking distance to pub
From £200 per night
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights
The Lost Garden Retreat is owned and managed by Elisa and Richard.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Elisa and Richard.
