IP31 3DJ · five acres of woodland in mid Suffolk
Four Scandinavian log lodges and a shepherd's hut for couples in mid Suffolk, each with its own six-seater hot tub. Guests fish free, day and night, on three spring-fed lakes with carp over 20lb.
A couples' hot tub retreat first, with free fishing as a pleasant extra. Every lodge has a private six-seater hot tub, the lodges are adults only and reviews rave about the finish, the cleanliness and the welcome hampers. Guests fish free on three lakes, day or night, but one review sums up the risk: lovely lodge, shame about the fishing. Book it for the stay, and treat the fishing as a bonus.
Pick up bits from Tuck and Tackle
The reception shop, Tuck and Tackle, sells tackle and starter kits, so a partner who fancies a go does not need their own gear.
Badwell Ash Holiday Lodges sits in five acres of woodland and gardens on Hunston Road, Badwell Ash, in mid Suffolk near Bury St Edmunds. There are four Scandinavian pine log lodges, Heron, Kingfisher, Wagtail and Woodpecker, plus the Damsel shepherd's hut, all for adults only.
Each has a fully fitted kitchen and a private, secluded six-seater hot tub. Guests consistently mention spotless lodges, high quality furnishings and welcome hampers with local treats, and several say the hot tub is the perfect end to a day's fishing.
Fishing is free for guests, day and night, all year.
The three spring-fed lakes are for guests only and fishing is free, day and night, all year, with most swims beside the lodges. The lakes hold carp, several over 20lb, along with tench, bream, perch, roach and rudd. Guests describe the lakes as beautifully kept and peaceful, although at least one reviewer enjoyed the lodge more than the fishing.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
Three spring-fed lakes for guests only, with free fishing day and night and most swims beside the lodges.
| Who fishes | Guests only, free |
| Night fishing | Allowed, all year |
| Swims | Most beside the lodges |
| Tackle | Starter kits at the Tuck and Tackle shop |
| Hooks and bait | Not confirmed |
Four adults-only log lodges and a shepherd's hut, each with a private six-seater hot tub.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
Bury St Edmunds is the nearest town for a day out.
The ruins of one of the richest Benedictine monasteries in England, founded in 1020 around the shrine of St Edmund, set in the Abbey Gardens with the 14th century Great Gate and the Norman Tower. Free to visit.
Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds Plan a visit →Yes. Guests fish free on the three lakes, which are not open to anyone else.
Source: anglingstays.com listing and badwellashholidaylodges.co.uk
Yes, day and night fishing is allowed all year.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
No. The lodges are adults only and pets are not allowed.
Source: badwellashholidaylodges.co.uk and anglingstays.com listing
The Anglingstays listing shows lodges from £200 a night or £900 a week and the shepherd's hut from £125 a night or £600 a week, with a £100 security deposit. Stays run Friday to Monday, Monday to Friday or a full week.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
Carp, with several over 20lb, plus tench, bream, perch, roach and rudd.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
Hunston Road, Badwell Ash, Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds. Postcode IP31 3DJ.
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