
Beccles, SuffolkHandcrafted timber lodges beside a nature reserve · Beccles, Suffolk
5.0 · 195 Google reviews5.0
From 195 Google reviews
Toad Hall offers lovely Lodge accommodation with excellent cooking and shower facilities. The beds are great as are the showers. The location is peaceful and we enjoyed watching the sunset over the fields next to the lodges. It's proximity to Southwold, Minsmere and the coast makes it a great spot. A great place to relax and unwind. Gavin is an excellent host who was keen to ensure our stay was as good as it could be.
Ten of us booked the whole place for a birthday celebration, and we had a fantastic stay. Everything was immaculate and even better in person than the photos on the website. Emma and Gavin looked after us wonderfully. Everything was taken care of, and nothing was a problem. The sauna and evening cold plunge under the stars were a real highlight. Such a special place to spend time with friends. Ten out of ten, we’d love to come back!
Toad Hall Lodges in Wangford, Suffolk, near Southwold, offers five timber lodge stays with a wood-fired sauna, ice bath and local food hampers.
Toad Hall Lodges is a small lodge stay on Mardle Road in Wangford, a five minute drive from Southwold on the Suffolk coast, run by Emma and Gavin. Five handcrafted timber lodges, Pebble, Blossom, Willow, Lavender and Feather, each sleep two, and groups of up to ten can book the whole site. The lane runs down to the Hen Reedbeds nature reserve, with the estuary path to Southwold and Walberswick beyond.
Guests share an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ grill and fire pits, and can book a wood-fired sauna and ice bath, an infrared sauna, yoga in the studio overlooking the cornfields, and a private chef cooking with local ingredients. Breakfast, BBQ, and cheese and charcuterie hampers are made with local produce, and the lodges host retreats through the year. Check in is from 4pm and check out by 10am, with a two night minimum stay.
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Complete Refreshing stay. What a beautiful and welcoming "real authentic and just way better than your "home away from home" experience! We are well travelled internationally, this was by far one of our most memorable stays! Breakfast portion could be halved, but we loved your generosity. A definite bucket list experience and a must go visiting boutique - Heart of Darling-. Thank you.
I had a fantastic stay at Toad Hall as part of a trail running retreat with Airborne Fit. The running routes were absolutely beautiful and so scenic. The lodges are high spec, comfortable and beautifully looked after. The bathrooms are luxurious, and I loved how well lit the way to them was, especially at night. The sauna and ice bath are just brilliant, with beautiful views to enjoy while you recover after a run. And a special mention to Emma, her warmth and hospitality make you feel genuinely at home and like part of the family. Such a lovely place, and I’d definitely come back!
We spent the morning enjoying the sauna and cold plunge experience at Toad Hall Lodges and would definitely come here again. Gavin was great. He was hospitable and thoughtful, coming out to greet us before our experience and taking us through to the sauna, where towels had already been laid out. The experience itself was great too, the sauna was a cosy size for two people and in great condition, while the ice bath, with a view of the rolling countryside was idyllic. It’s a quiet, private and well-maintained spot. I would definitely come back and based on this experience, I’d certainly consider staying at the lodges too, which looked great.
We stayed at Blossom Lodge for 3 nights and honestly had such a lovely, relaxing time. It’s one of those places where you switch off pretty much as soon as you arrive. The lodge itself is really cosy and finished to a high standard – super comfortable bed, everything you need, and just a really calm feel to it. The setting is beautiful too, with open fields all around, so it’s really peaceful and quiet – perfect if you want a proper little escape in nature. Gavin and Emma were both great hosts – really friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they’ve put a lot of thought into the whole experience. One of the highlights for us was using the shared kitchen area – it was so nice meeting other guests and chatting while cooking, and then sitting out watching the sunset over the fields. It just had a really relaxed, social vibe without ever feeling crowded. We also had breakfast one morning that Gavin supplied, which was a lovely touch and definitely worth it. Overall, such a great stay and we’d 100% recommend it if you’re after somewhere peaceful but still with a nice atmosphere. Would definitely go back!
My partner and I stayed at Toad Hall Lodges this weekend for my birthday and had such a lovely relaxing time. We stayed in Pebble, which has its own en-suite located just next to the lodge. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and conveniently close to the shared kitchen. The setting was peaceful, with stunning views over the field that were perfect for morning coffee and watching the sunset. We also hired the sauna and cold plunge, which were very well set up and made for a relaxing experience. Emma was so welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, offering useful suggestions for places to eat and visit nearby. Overall, we had a great stay and will definitely return. We’re looking to book the whole site next time for a family trip. Would definitely recommend.
Second time we’re hosting a yoga retreat at Toad Hall Lodges. Emma & Gavin are the best, most attentive hosts we could wish for! Making sure we and my students have everything we need. I feel that being in this tranquil beautiful clean space, in the middle of nature, is the perfect place to retreat. Already booking our next yoga retreat at Toad Hall Lodges. Thank you for everything!
Toad Hall Lodges was the perfect UK getaway and it certainly ticked all the boxes - absolute magic! It’s nestled in nature and the surroundings offer peace and beauty on tap! Waking up to bird song and making a pot of fresh coffee in the gorgeous (and fully equipped) outdoor kitchen was a little morning highlight. In the evening, we enjoyed cooking up a feast with produce from the local farm shop. The sunset sauna and ice bath was just glorious and I highly recommended this after a day of exploring the local towns and beaches. Lavender Lodge was so cosy and comfortable (including the beds) - it was like a little home from home, and every detail had been thoughtfully considered from the lovely bedding to the cotton waffle robes. It all strikes the perfect balance between rustic charm and modern luxury. The weekend left me feeling refreshed, renewed, and uplifted. Thank you Gavin for being an incredible host! We’ll be back! ✨
Gavin is such a personable host and the land the lodges sit on is beautiful. The accommodation is warm, cosy and beautifully decorated. We loved how close we were to Southwold and other great tourist sites. This would be a perfect retreat space for groups of friends or professionals too. The outdoor kitchen was a delight.

