Winter Breaks in Suffolk
Frosty countryside, forest walks, historic towns and cosy evenings in your own private hot tub. Escape the everyday with a winter break at Aspen Lodge Escape.
Slow down this winter
Crisp cosy mornings and nowhere you need to be.
Winter has a way of making everything slow down and Aspen Lodge Escape is the perfect place to do this.
Our gorgeous, comfortable lodges are surrounded by peaceful Suffolk countryside meaning you can wake up to the sound of birdsong. After a lazy breakfast, pull on your boots for a crisp morning walk, spend the day exploring nearby Bury St Edmunds or wander beneath the towering trees of Thetford Forest.
Or don't go anywhere at all. Stay tucked away in your welcoming lodge, pour another coffee, watch the countryside outside, sink into the warm bubbles of your private hot tub and enjoy the blissful pleasure of having absolutely nowhere you need to be.
Winter breaks at a glance
Your Suffolk winter hideaway
SPACE TO SWITCH OFF
Escape to our private grounds surrounded by Suffolk countryside, with spacious lodges and plenty of room to slow down, recharge and simply enjoy being together.
BUBBLY HOT TUBS
Step outside into the crisp winter air and sink into the bubbles. All of our Elite accommodation includes private hot tubs, perfect for warming up after a day exploring Suffolk.
DOGS COME TOO
Winter walks are better with four paws beside you. Aspen is dog-friendly, so there's no need to leave an important member of the family at home.
Winter holidays in Suffolk
Discover the quieter side of the countryside
There is something wonderfully simple about Suffolk in winter. The mornings are crisp and fresh, with the countryside exuding a quieter beauty, as huge skies stretch out above you.
As the outdoor beckons, it's a season made for wrapping up warm and getting outside. Walk through woodland, follow peaceful country trails or head into historic Bury St Edmunds for a day of independent shopping, historical architecture and plenty of cosy places to refuel.
Then leave it all behind and return to Aspen, where you can unwind in style as the winter evening draws in. No busy timetables. No demanding entertainment schedule. Just relaxing winter days that are completely your own.
Your winter escape plan
Wrap up and head outside
Some of the best winter days end with cold noses and rosy cheeks. So step outside your lodge and breathe in the fresh Suffolk air before deciding where the day might take you.
You could head for Thetford Forest to spend a few hours beneath the trees, wander through the gentle countryside surrounding Aspen or explore one of Suffolk's pretty villages. Bring the dog, pack a flask and stop somewhere for a hearty pub lunch.
Then head back to Aspen before darkness falls and warm up in your lodge. Simple days can often be some of the best.
Winter days in Bury St Edmunds
Just a few miles from Aspen you'll find the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, home to the ancient Abbey ruins and Abbey Gardens. Step inside St Edmundsbury Cathedral to explore more than a thousand years worth of history or wander through the town discovering its independent shops and cafés.
Winter is also a very good excuse to linger over lunch and in Bury St Edmunds, you'll be spoilt for choice. So whether find a cosy pub, settle into a restaurant or warm your hands around a coffee, there's plenty to whet your appetite before heading back to the countryside.
Hot tub winter breaks in Suffolk
Cold air, warm bubbles, total bliss.
After a day spent walking through Thetford Forest, exploring Bury St Edmunds or simply enjoying the Suffolk countryside, head back to your lodge, grab your robe and step outside where you can sink beneath the bubbles.
There really is no better feeling than having the warm water cocoon you as the temperature drops and daylight disappears over the countryside. Soak a little longer and you might find yourself sitting beneath a star-filled Suffolk sky, our Elite lodges with hot tubs have been designed with exactly these slow, indulgent moments in mind.
Cosy Christmas breaks in Suffolk
Make Christmas wonderfully simple
What if Christmas wasn't about rushing around?
What if, instead, you were to swap the usual festive frenzy for a few peaceful days in the Suffolk countryside and make this Christmas about what really matters – time together?
Wake up slowly in your lodge. Open presents in your pyjamas. Cook your favourite Christmas food and head outside afterwards for a crisp countryside walk.
Come back, pour something festive and settle in for the evening. Maybe it's a film, perhaps a family board game tradition concluded with a Christmas night dip in the hot tub beneath the stars.
No complicated plans. Just Christmas, your way.
Dog-friendly winter breaks in Suffolk
Wags guaranteed
Aspen is proudly dog-friendly and we are perfectly placed for dog friendly breaks with miles of countryside and woodland waiting to be explored nearby. Dogs can stay here at no additional charge and pet-friendly accommodation can be easily selected when searching for a break.
Head for Thetford Forest, follow quiet country trails or simply enjoy a morning wander before returning to the warmth of your lodge. There are plenty of dog friendly eateries nearby too, meaning your dog can take part in all your winter adventures. So if time outdoors with your pooch is a must, you can let your four-legged friend that 'walkies' are firmly on the agenda!
Picture your winter in Suffolk
Winter inspiration
Make more of your Suffolk escape
Visit Thetford Forest
Choose Suffolk this winter
Your countryside hideaway is waiting
Sometimes winter is the perfect excuse to disappear for a few days.
Leave the everyday behind and hunker down in the peaceful Suffolk countryside, where mornings start slowly and your time is completely your own.
Explore Thetford Forest. Spend a day in Bury St Edmunds. Walk until your cheeks are pink and the dog is ready to drop. Bring the family or simply bring each other.
Then head home to your lodge, close the door on the cold and sink into your private hot tub beneath the winter sky.
Slow down. Switch off. Winter is waiting at Aspen.