Indulge in an outstanding lakeside escape at this luxurious lodge sitting on a glamping complex just 8 miles from the market town of Diss. With a private indoor sauna and a lakeside hot tub, this has to be one of the most glamorous retreats in East Anglia. Exclusively for adults, it sleeps two people in one super-king-size bedroom and is ideal for couples who are searching for an elegant waterfront retreat to call home while they discover Norfolk together. Wake up and cast a line from your lodge's private deck directly into the lake, which is stocked with roach, tench, perch, pike and carp. Further afield, the dramatic ruins of Framlingham Castle (11 miles) rise above the surrounding countryside, making it one of the most impressive Medieval fortifications in East Anglia. In the evening, pour yourself a glass of wine and slide into your private lakeside hot tub.
Pull up in your private parking area (there’s space for two cars) and step inside this beautiful lodge, where wide windows showcase the fabulous lake views. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is light and contemporary, with a coal-effect gas stove anchoring one end of the space. Cook up a storm in the sleek kitchen area and eat at the elegant dining table, before you slip onto the sofa for movie night in front of the Smart TV. Alternatively, dine al fresco on your private veranda overlooking the lake, before you treat yourself to a late night soak in the outdoor hot bub. When the day is done, retire to the beautiful super-king-size bedroom. An en-suite bathroom with a freestanding double-ended bath and a walk-in shower completes the interior. In the morning, kick off your day in the private indoor sauna – the view through the French doors to the lake is an undeniable highlight of this exquisite lodge.
Head to the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (4 miles), a remarkable WW2 aviation museum based at the former airfield of the 100th Bombardment Group. The exhibits tell the deeply moving story of the American airmen who flew from this corner of Suffolk. Or make your way to Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens (10 miles) to take a ride behind a full-size working steam locomotive through the celebrated gardens.