Retreat East is set within a tranquil wellness retreat in the heart of Suffolk

Bride and groom standing at the alter with a dog looking at the camera
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Retreat East, IP6 9QE
01449 760 480 | www.retreateast.co.uk

Set within a tranquil wellness retreat in the heart of Suffolk, Retreat East offers a taste of wedding heaven. Designed by owner and architect Dominic Richards, the beautifully restored dairy farm includes an original 16th-century farmhouse and 16 stylishly converted barns with beamed ceilings, freestanding bathtubs, and a country chic vibe. Surrounded by 35 acres of countryside and wildflower meadows, it’s a quintessentially English setting. Whether you’re looking for an exclusive-use wedding or a smaller, more intimate, affair, you can enjoy a tailor-made experience for your special day.

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Nestled in its own private walled garden, The Farmhouse is licensed for ceremonies and oozes character and charm, or you can tie the knot in the oak-framed Great Barn, ideal for larger gatherings, it can host up to 150 guests and is the perfect place to continue your celebrations. There’s a bar area next to it where family and friends can mix and mingle and a terrace to relax and unwind, cocktail in hand.

You can spend the night before your wedding at The Inglenook, complete with a free-standing bar and festoon lighting, you can toast marshmallows by the fire, sip mulled wine and dance the night away.

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