Adults-only Blyth Rise Stays offers six handcrafted Lake Lodges and six Woodland Igluhuts, where the art of relaxation and slowing down in nature has been mastered.
The tranquil Lake Lodges, overlooking Blyth Rise Lake, accommodate four guests in two king-sized bedrooms, each with an ensuite featuring underfloor heating. The lodges also offer a beautifully-appointed kitchen, a spacious living room, and a terrace. Each room is bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling French windows that invite the sun to pour in.
Nestled within the trees are the open-plan, handcrafted Woodland Igluhuts made from hazel wood, which provide a cosy and romantic getaway. Each pod features a king-sized bed, stylishly furnished living area, and a fully-functional kitchen.
Guests can step outside into their private seating area each morning and watch a heron swoop from the lake across the canopy of leaves, whilst enjoying a steaming cup of locally roasted coffee.
As the UK gets warmer, Blyth Rise Stays is on hand to make the most of the longer, brighter days. Each of the Lake Lodges and Woodland Igluhuts have an outdoor fire bowl with a seating area, a BBQ with a table and chairs, and cosy wool blankets to snuggle up and enjoy the surrounding nature, which is in full bloom. With almost no light pollution, the clear night sky reveals a stunning display of stars, creating the ideal backdrop for a deep conversation or a delicious glass of wine. wine. And with no pets and no Wi-Fi in the cabins, guests are truly given time to switch off.
The team at Blyth Rise Stays embrace wellness the way it was truly intended. No fad trends or gimmicks, just the timeless healing power of nature. A stay is about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and finding peace in the countryside. Zen-seekers can wander through the woodland to the two on-site Iglu saunas. Each sauna features a hazel wood exterior, expertly blending with the natural surroundings and accommodates up to six people. The saunas are discreetly enclosed by a willow screening, enhancing the
sense of serene seclusion.
Guests can also cool off in the outdoor shower, perfect for a post-sauna refresh. Each booking at Blyth Rise Stays includes two sauna sessions (four for week-long stays), with additional sessions available for a small local charge. An on-site booking board allows guests to reserve sauna time upon arrival.
Footpaths lead from the nearby village Laxfield in every direction, offering both short and long walks to sensational foodie pubs, local markets and shops, or to the coast, while Suffolk’s flat terrain makes it an ideal haven for runners or cyclists. Blyth Rise Stays has a recent partnership with Hunter and guests can pre-order and have Hunter wellies eagerly waiting for them in their cupboard, to use throughout their stay.
Alternatively, guests can stay closer to their ‘home from home’ and take a peaceful stroll through the ten acres of beautiful land on-site before unwinding for the evening with a BBQ and a selection of classic board games. With no TVs or Wi-Fi, it makes for the perfect opportunity to disconnect and enjoy the simple pleasures.
At Blyth Rise Stays, sustainability and local sourcing are at the core of the guest experience. Guests can indulge in locally sourced luxury toiletries from Norfolk Natural Living, enhancing their stay with eco-friendly products. The honesty shop offers a selection of homemade ready meals, frozen sourdough pizzas, condiments, fresh fruit juices, coffee, and chocolates, as well as logs and fire-lighters for the fire bowls. During the summer months, there are also fresh vegetables for sale in the honesty shop which come from the on-site vegetable garden, where produce is grown using food waste as natural fertiliser.
In keeping with the commitment to supporting local craftsmanship, all the lodges were built by skilled local carpenters, and all the outside spaces and landscaping were completed by the owners using natural materials such as oak and stone for the terraces, and hazel and willow for the fencing. Every breakfast hamper is filled with fresh, locally produced items, ensuring that every detail of the stay is thoughtfully curated with sustainability and quality in mind. All of the electricity is sourced from sustainable, renewable energy, reinforcing the commitment to minimising environmental footprint.
Blyth Rise Stays provides recycling facilities, including on-site composting for all food waste, which then gets used on the land.
BOOK IT
Woodland Igluhuts are available from £395 for a 2-night weekend stay (arriving on Friday or Saturday), £465 for a 3-night weekend or 4-night midweek stay, and £749 for a 7-night stay (arriving on Monday or Friday).
Lake Lodges are available from £545 for a 2-night weekend stay (arriving on Friday or
Saturday), £640 for a 3-night weekend or 4-night midweek stay, and £1,040 for a 7-night stay (arriving on Monday or Friday).
