Stump – Suffolk, England
Standing tall on the edge of a natural swimming pond and away from the main Wilderness Reserve estate, Stump is cosy, full of character and perfect for a couples getaway. Inside the two-storey thatched cottage the unique tree fireplace takes centre stage, and it has been kitted out with everything you need to truly unwind, including a sauna and steam rooms for private spa treatments. Head outside to enjoy barbecues in the outdoor dining area, or to try out the rowing boat and jetty on the natural swimming pond.
At A Glance
House
Why We Love It:
For it's privacy and intimate atmosphere.Sleeps:
2 guests in 1 en-suite bedroom.Style:
Fairytale cosiness.Service:
Self-catered with daily housekeeping service.Location:
Just two hours from London, located on The Wilderness Reserve, an 8,000 acre country estate, in between the pretty seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold in Suffolk.Swimming:
In the natural swimming pond, the estate lake, or the estate swimming pool.Children:
This is a grown up escape.Weekly Price:
£2,328 - £3,174rooms
Sleeps 2 in 1 en-suite bedroom.
service & extras
Daily housekeeping service. Chefs, activities and experiences can all be organised for you.
facilities
Wi-Fi, Towels, Bathrobes, Toiletries, Towels, Hot tub, Grind Coffee, Wine fridge, Pashley Bikes, Wellies, Board games, Hairdryer, Sky Smart TV, Fireplace, Firewood, Iron & Ironing board, Dishwasher, Microwave, Hypnos Beds, BBQ, Rowboat.
activities
Put your wellies on and stomp through the countryside, or take out the Pashley bikes to explore it on two wheels, row or paddle board on the lakes, play tennis, go clay pigeon shooting, try archery, or learn about the natural inhabitants with the ranger. Take a short drive to Suffolk and delight in its heritage coast, enjoy the local fish & chips or make your own gin at Adnams Brewery. The adventurous can take a rib out on the waters or visit Go Ape, Suffolk’s biggest tree top adventure.
family
This is a grown up escape.
sustainability
The Wilderness Reserve represents a magical 8,000-acre paradise for wildlife restoration with conservation a central focus. Proudly housing a vast array of species, including 125 birds, 33 mammals, 220 plants, almost 600 moths, 23 butterflies, 20 dragonflies, and 4 amphibians, there’s plenty for you to explore too! These populations are keenly supported by 2,000 nest boxes and wildflower seed sown each year on top of the 1 million trees planted.
The Wilderness Reserve
Stump is situated on 8,000 acres of remarkable parkland where arable pastures have been returned to nature, native woodland has burgeoned with the planting of thousands of trees, and lakes and wetlands have been created across three valleys. This is known as Wilderness Reserve – an exceptionally diverse natural habitat for countless native species of wildlife and grazing sheep and cattle. Here you can lose yourself for a long weekend, or a week.
Kick back, get close to nature and enjoy some of the cleanest air in the country.
Wilderness Reserve is a place for total relaxation. You can explore this part of Suffolk, or choose to roam the estate on the Pashley bicycles stocked in each property (there are wellies you can borrow too); row or paddle board on the lakes; host a tennis tournament; clay pigeon shoot or learn about the natural inhabitants with the resident ranger. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome to come. Breakfast hampers can be provided, and private chefs can be organised, if you’re not tempted off the estate to one of the many fabulous local pubs and restaurants.
Location
Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk
Just two hours from London, located on The Wilderness Reserve, an 8,000 acre country estate, in between the pretty seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold in Suffolk.
