Rookery Meadow

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The view from the decking and dining spot, lit in the evening by solar lights
The view from the decking and dining spot, lit in the evening by solar lights
Decking on the lake
The walkway to little island retreat
The lake and private island are all yours
Double doors open to the decking area with seating and barbecue
Little island retreat is on its own private island with stunning views
The lake jetty is a great spot for sunbathing
Peaceful setting on a lake
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Decking on the lake
The walkway to little island retreat
The lake and private island are all yours

  • Off-grid and adults-only lakeside cabin on a private island in Suffolk
  • The Broads National Park and Southwold both about half an hour’s drive
  • Exclusive use of lake and meadow; walking trails run around the farm
Looking for something rather special? How about your own private island, lake and meadow? The glamping offering at Rookery Meadow, 10 minutes’ drive from Harleston in Suffolk, is called Little Island Retreat – and it’s just the place for a fabulous romantic getaway in a one-of-a-kind setting. Park outside the meadow, follow the path through the wildflowers and past ancient oaks, cross the bridge and you’ll be in your own little cabin for two, with no neighbours… apart from the horses in the next meadow and the wildlife that lives around the two-acre lake. Inside the wooden cabin are a king-size bed plus lots of little extra touches like games, a bean bag, LED lanterns and candles. Outside, the deck has seating, a barbecue, a cool box and various bits of cookware for chilled-out evenings taking in the stunning views over the water. The cabin itself is off grid, but you’ll have an eco toilet just next door, and a short walk takes you to the shower (with towels and eco-friendly toiletries), flushing loo and a utility room with a fridge, plug sockets and USB charging points. How you spend your time here is totally up to you – there are yoga sessions on offer from qualified instructor Gem, or you might like to settle on your deck to watch the sunset while owls and kestrels soar overhead.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.3

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The most relaxing and tranquil place ever. Great getaway from life!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Cressi B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Little Island Retreat cabin

Liked: Stayed 3 nights at the Little Island Retreat for a little break to get away from everything. What a place, literally cannot fault anything. You have the retreat and the entire lake to yourself, with Shane and Wayne the lovely ducks to keep you company. You're a field away from the main house so you really do feel totally on your own. We were blessed with sunny weather and it was just so quiet, relaxing and tranquil. We were also allowed to take our kayaks on the lake.
The lodge itself is very comfortable with everything you need for cooking on the BBQ and sitting outside on the decking of an evening (blankets, mozzy traps, plates/pans/cutlery), lanterns, a reservoir with plenty of drinking water and a novel compost toilet. 3 minutes walk across the field takes you to the farmyard where you have you're own bathroom/washing up room with electric and hot water etc. We also had a great time playing ping pong and darts in the games room.
We will miss Shane and Wayne welcoming us of a morning and chilling out with us in the evenings!

Disliked: There is nothing to dislike about this place

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We couldn’t have asked for a better stay at Rob’s little island…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Emily B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Little Island Retreat cabin

Liked: We couldn’t have asked for a better stay at Rob’s little island retreat! We were incredibly lucky with the weather so were able to make full use of the new jetty Rob had built prior to our stay. A highlight for us definitely included the friendly pair of ducks (Shayne and Wayne) whom Rob warned us were sure to steal our hearts! The setting is pure paradise as you are truly immersed in the gorgeous east Anglian countryside surrounded by ancient oak trees, you will be sure to not want to leave after a taste of this little slice of heaven!

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Very clean inc. the eco loo, Rob was very helpful and close by.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Karen S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Little Island Retreat cabin

Liked: Amazing place for solitude. No wifi. No TV. Comfortable bed and views with a view. Shane and Wayne the 2 ducks will keep you entertained! Nothing is too much trouble and Rob is close by.

Disliked: Not much to add apart from wet footwear as the grass was very wet due to the rain and dew the next morning. We should have remembered our wellies. The walk to the Shower block was a bit further than we thought but it's all fresh air so just go prepared with footwear.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Rookery Meadow

Rookery Farm

The Green

St. Margaret South Elmham

Bungay

Suffolk

England

IP20 0PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.39974°N
1.41437°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi Chaucer Street
4 mi Chaucer Street
4 mi Cork Bricks
Rail
5.3 mi Halesworth Rail Station
5.5 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
7.7 mi Beccles Rail Station
Ferry
12.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
12.3 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
19.5 mi Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There’s much to explore near Little Island Retreat on the Norfolk/Suffolk border – long-distance walking routes Boudicca’s Way and Angles Way actually pass across the farmland. It’s also half an hour’s walk to the evocative ruins of South Elmham Minster, a flint-built church thought to date from the seventh century. If you’d rather do your exploring on water, Beccles (25 minutes’ drive) sits pretty on the River Waveney and is the place for hiring boats to chug off down the broad – otherwise you can try your luck by canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Seaside Southwold (half an hour) is an excellent pick for beach days or eating fish and chips on the pier. Set waterside, St Peter’s Brewery (five minutes) is open for tastings, and you can also tour the vines at Flint Vineyard (15 minutes) before sampling the vintages. When you’re feeling adventurous, ride a camel at Camel Park Oasis (15 minutes). Not feeling that vibe? Have a potter around the tropical plantings at gorgeous Henstead Exotic Gardens (25 minutes, contact for opening times).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Pier 12.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Southwold The Denes 12.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 14.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 14.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 17.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 12.6 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 13.7 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 14 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 15.1 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 16.6 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 19.3 mi

Sutton Hoo 21.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 21.9 mi

Horsey Windpump 25.8 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

South Elmham Hall and The Saints 1.1 mi

Rumburgh 1.8 mi

Metfield 2.6 mi

Homersfield, Suffolk 2.8 mi

Earsham, Bath Hills and Bungay 3.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rookery Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rookery Meadow dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Rookery Meadow? There’s much to explore near Little Island Retreat on the Norfolk/Suffolk border – long-distance walking routes Boudicca’s Way and Angles Way actually pass across the farmland. It’s also half an hour’s walk … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rookery Meadow?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rookery Meadow? From £230 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.