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Retreat East is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ipswich, United Kingdom, hosting 100 at dinner and 150 standing.

Retreat East

IpswichEngland, United Kingdom

Retreat East is a historic farm estate near Ipswich with 28 rooms across barns, cottages and shepherd huts, sleeping up to 70 guests in private grounds.

Guests
100 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
28 rooms, sleep 70
Cost
£10,870 to £11,900as a package
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
STNabout 1 h 10 by car

About the venue

Retreat East is a historic farm estate near Ipswich with 28 rooms across barns, cottages and shepherd huts, sleeping up to 70 guests in private grounds.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue hosts outdoor ceremonies in the gardens with indoor backup, seating up to 100 for a ceremony or seated dinner and holding 150 standing, with a dance space, on-site bar and music until 01:00.

Catering is handled in house with gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options, and Events Manager Caitlin coordinates on site.

Wedding packages run from GBP 10,870 to GBP 11,900, and a full buyout is available but not required.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, indoors or outdoors in the gardens, with indoor backup
  • Capacity for 100 seated for ceremony or dining and 150 standing, plus a dedicated dance space
  • 28 rooms and houses across the estate sleeping up to 70 guests, from shepherd huts to the eight-guest FarmHouse
  • In-house catering with gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options, and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
150 guests
Ceremony, seated
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
28 rooms
Sleeps
70 guests
Room types
41 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Music until
01:00
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
STN, 70 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at Retreat East?
Yes. The venue is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and outdoor ceremonies are possible with an indoor backup option if the weather turns.
How many guests can stay on site?
There are 28 rooms, houses and huts sleeping up to 70 guests in total, ranging from two-guest shepherd huts and one-bedroom houses to the eight-guest FarmHouse and Four-Bedroom Houses.
Do we have to book the whole venue exclusively?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but it is not required.
What are the wedding package prices?
Packages range from GBP 10,870 to GBP 11,900. Details are published at https://retreateast.co.uk/weddings/special-packages.
How late can the party run, and is there a coordinator?
There is a noise curfew at 01:00, and Events Manager Caitlin coordinates weddings on site. You can reach the team at events@retreateast.co.uk or +44 1449 760480.

Weddings held here

2025 · The Great Barn
Olivia & Ross

Their wedding at Retreat East truly was a dream come true—a celebration that perfectly captured their love story against the stunning backdrop of the Suffolk countryside.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 100 guests

    “We have accommodation for 58 guests with the ability to host 100 guests for the wedding breakfast and 150 guests for the evening party.”
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  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “We have accommodation for 58 guests with the ability to host 100 guests for the wedding breakfast and 150 guests for the evening party.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 100 guests

    “With capacity for 100 guests during the ceremony and 120 for your reception, those who mean the most to you will be able to enjoy every aspect of your day.”
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  • Rooms: 28 rooms

    “We offer 28 beautiful barns and rooms that can be booked either individually or as part of a package for events such as weddings and corporate retreats.”
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  • Sleeps: 70 guests

    “With accommodation for up to 70 guests, couples can transform their wedding day into a full countryside retreat giving loved ones the chance to celebrate, relax and reconnect together over an entire weekend.”
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  • Room types: 41 listed

    “Two-Bedroom House”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Celebrate in style and total privacy alongside your loved ones by selecting Retreat East as your wedding venue, granting you full exclusive access to our site.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Perfect for couples who want the full Retreat East experience, with exclusive use and booking all accommodation on site during the week or something a little more intimate.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Our beautiful Farmhouse Garden temple is licensed for weddings.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Our Farmhouse is licensed for a beautiful garden ceremony, nestled in a private walled garden it offers a dreamy quintessentially English wedding setting.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “An English garden ceremony can be the most romantic of options, and because at Retreat East you have other indoor options, we can adapt on the day to suit the weather and reduce stress.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “What grows in our organic kitchen garden shapes what ends up on your plate: seasonal, nourishing food crafted with care by our head chef.”
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  • Dietary options: Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian

    “We can also cater for all dietary requirements including gluten free, vegan and vegetarian.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The bar will close and music will stop at 1am.”
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  • Price: £10,870 to £11,900 as a package

    “From £10,870 (Friday) / £11,900 (Saturday) One-Day Wedding | Friday or Saturday”
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  • Music until: 01:00

    “The bar will close and music will stop at 1am.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Dogs are welcome at Retreat East, we love them!”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children and babies are welcome to stay at Retreat East all year round in selected barns.”
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  • Nearest airport: STN, 70 min by car

    “Retreat East has great connections to London and Stansted Airport, making experiencing a rural-chic atmosphere a breeze.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “We do have plenty of onsite parking, including an overflow car park for guests who aren’t staying onsite.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “After your ceremony the space is perfect for your wedding breakfast and evening party.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “This space can be added onto our intimate wedding packages for an evening disco.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Our beautiful Farmhouse Garden temple is licensed for weddings.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Surrounded by 35 acres of organic countryside and wildflower meadows, our beautifully restored dairy farm provides a quintessentially English setting.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Our stunning barns, converted from an original 16th-century farm to luxurious accommodation, are perfect for a romantic weekend getaway or for larger group retreats.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “A comprehensive run-through with the wedding coordinator ensured no detail was overlooked.”
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£10,870 to £11,900as a package

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