Buttercup Lodge | Leiston | Thebertonhall Fm | East Anglia

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Emma
October 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at buttercup lodge Marina is the perfect host and the lodge is equipped for staying in and cooking or in such a good location to explore Suffolk.”

The children loved the bunk beds and the dog loved exploring the garden. We were even lucky enough to do some star gazing and saw the Milky Way

The children loved the bunk beds and the dog loved exploring the garden. We were even lucky enough to do some star gazing and saw the Milky Way

- Emma, October 2024
James October 2024

“Lovely base camp for walks with dog & day trips out”

- James, October 2024
Vanessa October 2024

“Delightful lodge and very comfortable.”

Couldn't fault anything. Ideal base for coast and countryside.

- Vanessa, October 2024
Sue September 2024

“Small but very well equipped and appointed.”

Enclosed garden very good for the dog and for sitting in the sun in the quiet. Didn’t use the laundry but very good idea and washing line for when you’ve been for a swim. Hosts very friendly and helpful , Plenty of parking for when visitors come.

- Sue, September 2024
Karen August 2024

“Just returned from a lovely few days at buttercup lodge.”

. such lovely accommodation and peaceful suuroundings. Would 100% recommend.. there is plenty to do in the area and never too far from lovely beaches such as Southwold, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh.. definitely worth a visit!!..

- Karen, August 2024
Christine July 2024

“Excellent accommodation in a good location.”

I very much enjoyed the quiet of the countryside but still so near to the beautiful Suffolk coast. The Lodge is small so I think a family of 4 would struggle. There isn't much room to store clothes. But ideal for 1 or 2. The kitchen is well equipped and I appreciated the milk and biscuits, tea and coffee. The weather was amazing and I was able to use the veranda a lot of the time I was there. I loved watching the buzzards. Thank you Marina for a good few days.

- Christine, July 2024
Paul July 2024

“Lovely experience from start to finish.”

Beautiful location, very discreet and the owners even went out of their way to provide us with a few extra welcome bits. Fantastic experience all round and we cannot wait to come back to the lodge again next year.

- Paul, July 2024
Neil June 2024

“Great week.”

Lodge was superb, good location for many of the Suffolk beaches. Nice and peaceful. Only observation was operating the Tv ( for the football) I found impossible , but we had our iPads ! On the whole would recommend the lodge and we will be back.

- Neil, June 2024
Susan May 2024

“Have stayed here before and have been looking forward to returning.”

Everything as it was before. Lovely lodge, clean and comfortable. Up a very quiet lane and close to Minsmere. Marina and Phil friendly and helpful as ever. superb break.

- Susan, May 2024
Jennifer April 2024

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

My daughter loved the bunk beds and the location was spot on of for enjoying nature and peace and quiet. Only thing we were missing was that we could have done with a bread knife. Hoping to stay again with you soon.

- Jennifer, April 2024
Amy April 2024

“We had a wonderful stay!”

The cottage was so cosy but had all the facilities you could want. The secure garden was perfect for Freddie the dog and the place was so well situated to explore the beautiful countryside.

- Amy, April 2024
James March 2024

“We thought this was a fantastic lodge and we really enjoyed our stay here.”

We found the lodge was every that was listed and was really cosy and comfortable. The heating was on when we arrived which was fantastic as it had been a really cold day. The beds were really comfortable and I had a couple of really good night's sleep. The bathroom had a really, really good shower as well, which was really appreciated. The lodge is in very pleasant surroundings just off a very quite road. On the bird feeders and in the surrounding fields we saw a lot of different wildlife, including green woodpeckers, greater spotted woodpeckers, tree creepers, buzzards, an array of tits and a tawny owl (heard only). The lodge is in a really good location that's easy to get to and within an easy drive of a lot of what the region has to offer, such as Aldeburgh, Southwold, RSPB Minsmere, and Sutton Hoo to name a few. Saxmundham and Leiston have plenty of amenities if you need to stop up on any shopping to take back to the hut where there is the facility to cook up any reasonable sized dinner. Theberton itself is a quiet and charming village. There is a really decent playpark in the village that was ideal for our little one. One criticism I have is that the listing (currently) really understates how good the pub is. It's a cracking pub, with lots of decor that shows off the local history and you can find in the Good Beer Guide at the time of writing. The staff and locals were really friendly and there is a good range of home cooked food and they catered for the little one. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and if you are interested in visiting this part of Suffolk with a small family and are looking for a cosy and comfortable lodge within a good driving distance of many local sights then I would highly recommend this place.

- James, March 2024
Zoe December 2023

“Very cosy lodge and despite on the day booking property was clean and welcoming complete with fresh milk and biscuits waiting for our arrival.”

Had everything we needed including towels and very well equipped with crockery and cooking utensils etc. Comfortable sofa and dining area with decent size tv and good choice of channels. Decent sized and well fenced garden for our large labradoodle, which he enjoyed playing ball in and loved the bag of treats kindly left for him. Good easy parking. Warm and cosy lodge and will definitely visit again. Helpful literature on local attractions and easy to travel to attractions like Dunwich Heath and Sizewell beach. Only very minor negative, could do with something like an airer in laundry room to dry wet clothes on as limited drying area in lodge for soggy jackets etc although we did get caught in storm Henk so rather extreme rain. Can't wait to return. Owners very friendly and helpful.

- Zoe, December 2023
Bernard November 2023

“We were generally pleased with the property but found bathroom small and toilet close to wall and only sported a very small hand basin.”

- Bernard, November 2023
James November 2023

“Lovely lodge , our 2nd stay there … very easy to have our dogs there , all mod ...”

Lovely lodge , our 2nd stay there … very easy to have our dogs there , all mod cons ideal base camp to have days out at nearby places ie southwold & aldeburgh

- James, November 2023
Mrs H October 2023

“Had a lovely time so peaceful and comfortable, the owners where the perfect ...”

Had a lovely time so peaceful and comfortable, the owners where the perfect hosts and were able to help quickly when we needed some help with the shower, my husbands EarPod case was accidentally left behind and they sent it back to us which was much appreciated, we would stay here again if we come back to this area

- Mrs H, October 2023
Mary October 2023

“We had a lovely time in the lodge.”

Small and compact and comfortable. Sofa not very comfortable though. Dog loved his stay. Would loved to come again. Would recommend to others. Lovely area for walks or cycling.

- Mary, October 2023
David September 2023

“Really nice lodge - great location for visiting the Minsmere RSPB reserve.”

Private seating area at the side of the lodge, which was so peaceful. Very friendly owner and the biscuits were very welcome after a 250 mile drive! Highly recommend.

- David, September 2023
James August 2023

“Lovely place I would definitely stay again and recommend friends too”

- James, August 2023
Vanessa August 2023

“Basic items on site, towels included, washing machine available if required.”

meet owner , very friendly and helpful. dog friendly, we enjoyed the peace and quiet. lots of places to visit not far away.

- Vanessa, August 2023
Joyce July 2023

“My second visit to Buttercup but I also stayed in Clover too.”

My only wish would be to have a grab rail in the wet room as a disabled lady I'm unsteady on my feet so a grab rail would help. Other than that the lodge is perfect, down to the cookies and bottle of milk. Thank you....

- Joyce, July 2023
Michael July 2023

“This was our second stay at Buttercup Lodge and we enjoyed it even more than the first time.”

The lodge is comfortable and has everything you need, Sally (the dog) loved being able to potter around the fenced in garden. The location is brillant for exploring the Suffolk coast and we’ll be back again to see more of the area. Thank you for another lovely holiday.

- Michael, July 2023
Susan April 2023

“This is one of two beautiful lodges set off a quiet country road.”

The lodge was well designed beautifully made and tastefully furnished (without the frou frou and ornaments found in many cottages). Everything was thoughtfully supplied, including milk tea and biscuits on arrival. The lodge is quite new and is well looked after by the friendly owners. It was ideal for my visits to Minsmere, Westleton and Dunwich. I have no negative comments and will be visiting again.

- Susan, April 2023
Ruth March 2023

“The lodge was perfect for a short stay, and very conveniently situated for access to beauty spots on the Suffolk coast, without being on a main road.”

A very peaceful setting. We will use it again when we want a Suffolk break. Also, dog-friendliness was over and above - nice to see!

- Ruth, March 2023
Jean March 2023

“Our second stay at Buttercup lodge.”

The host was very helpful and went the extra mile to help us with a problem on our first morning. Highly recommend the lodge

- Jean, March 2023
Steve March 2023

“We enjoyed our week in Buttercup Lodge.”

The lodge was warm, clean and comfortable for the two of us, and well situated for the Suffolk coast as well as other destinations. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location, and any comings and goings from the lodge next door didn’t disturb us at all. The few niggles we felt involved the very small basin in the bathroom, the shower curtain not reaching the floor (making the floor wetter than it needed to be) and the mattress being on the firm side, though we did get used to it. All first world problems, and not deal breakers for a week away in a cosy property that provided us with a good value holiday. The kitchen was well-equipped, the towels were soft, TV and broadband worked well, and the heating was great. Having the spare bedroom gave us plenty of storage space.

- Steve, March 2023
Joyce November 2022

“This our second visit, we were just as happy as we were last time.”

Our hosts were very helpful and welcoming, the welcome pack was great. We will certainly be visiting again.

- Joyce, November 2022
Sadie October 2022

“Beautiful location, very clean and comfortable.”

Thank you

- Sadie, October 2022
Christine October 2022

“This property was lovely absolutely fantastically situated to where we wanted to be.”

Garden was lovely for the dog. Enjoyed everything about the property. Was clean and tidy the only thing I would say would be to get the cleaners to check cupboards and drawers cutlery and cups and glasses were a little bit dirty had to wash them before we used them but that's been really picky would definitely stay here again and we'll probably going to book it again for next year.

- Christine, October 2022
Martin August 2022

“All was fine and would recommend Buttercup.”

More local info (walks, places to visit) and general reading books would have been nice but this may reflect the newness of the property. The fenced garden area was super.

- Martin, August 2022
Andrew July 2022

“A lovely and peaceful place to stay.”

Very well located for the Suffolk AONB. Good for families, dogs or a peaceful individual or couple.

- Andrew, July 2022
Jean July 2022

“We were very comfortable for a short stay.”

In our opinion the dining room table was over large for our needs but the overall design was excellent.We only have a small dog but felt that you might struggle with a larger dog. The hosts left doggie treats and milk and biscuits which was a lovely thought. We would definitely love to return to the Lodge as Suffolk was a wonderful area to explore.

- Jean, July 2022
John July 2022

“This is a very pleasant property in a rural location.”

It will adequately accommodate four adults and has sufficient facilities for an enjoyable stay. The size of the building precludes some facilities, such as a dishwasher and there is a shower, but no bath. There is ample patio and garden furniture to enjoy any good weather. We would come again.

- John, July 2022
Angela July 2022

“Lovely little cabin.”

Very quiet without being isolated. Nice, clean and comfy. Pros: Quiet, enclosed garden, great shower, close to some nice walks, clean, well equipped. Dog friendly, dog treats with towel, fleece for furniture and towel for paws! Cons: Because close to farm, lots of flies so be careful if leaving windows open, shower doesn't drain quickly enough (damp clothes), be good to have an electric fan for hot weather. Fire exit lights quite bright but can't be helped - maybe take eye mask. I really enjoyed my short stay. Was comforting knowing my dog (Greyhound) could go in the garden for a good sniff. Had a quick trip to Dunwich Marshes for a looong walk. Bliss. I always put the key back into the key safe so I didn't lose it. It is a small cabin but as it was just me & Micky it was plenty big enough. Lots of power sockets including some USB points. Well thought out accommodation.

- Angela, July 2022
Adrian May 2022

“Beautiful lodge, very clean and well equipped.”

Very rural for the peaceful relaxing stay, 10 minutes walk to the local pub and 20 minutes drive to some lovely towns on the coast at Aldebrugh and Southwold.

- Adrian, May 2022
Michael May 2022

“The property was very new and made with top quality materials and as pictured in the brochure, however i found the layout of the rooms strange.”

The exits to the garden is from and through the bedrooms!. The grass had been very recently cut hence cuttings from the rear garden are constantly being deposited on the bedroom floor. Also the property is dog friendly, not all dogs are small, mine is certainly not and the bedrooms are quite bijou, she could not go through without rubbing against the bed plus lots of grass clippings on the return journey. We had to cover the side of the bed to prevent hair being deposited on the bed. Clearing up was difficult because there was only a broom and dustpan, there was no hoover. It was stated to be wheelchair friendly, I have pushed wheelchairs for a living for the past ten years and my wife sometimes has to use one, pea shingle is the hardest medium to push a wheelchair through so getting from the car to the ramp would not be easy. Doors were great but a wheelchair in either of the bedrooms would be challenging. Delightful lodge but different

- Michael, May 2022
Nicola April 2022

“Lovely accommodation.”

- Nicola, April 2022
Andy April 2022

“Really great stay, spotlessly clean and very dog friendly.”

Perfect location too, thank you

- Andy, April 2022
Martin April 2022

“A beautiful and clean lodge, in an excellent and quiet location.”

- Martin, April 2022
Hayley April 2022

“Buttercup Lodge was wonderfully warm and welcoming with lots of little touches to make all of us (humans and dog!”

) feel at home straightaway. The location was tranquil with plenty of outside space to enjoy nature. The nearby public footpath was ideal for walking the dog.

- Hayley, April 2022

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Summary

Single storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk room
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Gas central heating
Oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge
TV
Fuel and power inc. In rent
WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
HIghchair and Travel Cot available on request
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Note: This property has a wet room and a shallow ramp, making it accessible for small children and people with limited mobility.

The property

The open-plan living area includes a kitchen with oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, a sitting area with TV and a dining area with seating for two. The bedrooms include a double and a bunk room served by a shower room. To the outside is a lawned garden with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. One well-behaved pet is allowed however smoking is not allowed. Within 2.5 miles, you will find a shop, and within 0.3 miles, a pub. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Buttercup Lodge offers a charming base for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Note: This property has a wet room and a shallow ramp, making it accessible for small children and wheelchair users.

Buttercup & Clover Lodge

Resting on a spacious plot of land in the pretty village of Theberton lies these two inviting, pine lodges. Together, Buttercup and Clover Lodge can sleep up to eight guests and are a perfect break for those looking to experience Suffolk’s magnificent coastline. Both lodges are wheelchair friendly with a ramp access and benefit from lush surrounding gardens with furniture, providing an idyllic setting. Gather in the social open-plan living space after a day of exploring, getting comfortable on the settee whilst the chef of the group impresses in the kitchen, utilising a handy selection of appliances to prepare something tasty. As the night rolls in, the lodges each feature a double and bunk room, along with a shower room where you can wash away the day. Within the villages lies a welcoming pub, The Theberton Lion, serving traditional pub grub and a fine range of real ales, perfect for when you wish to eat out. Two and half miles south brings you to the town of Leiston, well-served with a leisure centre and a cinema, along with a selection of pubs, shops, takeaways and restaurants, providing plenty of choice. Those eager to get their steps in can explore the RSPB Minsmere, which has featured as the home of the BBC’s Springwatch, and offers scenic walks and bird-watching opportunities. Offering a relaxing base for exploring Suffolk and the surrounding region, consider Buttercup and Clover Lodge.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

LEISTON

Aldringham 1 mile; Thorpeness 3 miles; Aldeburgh 4 miles.

Leiston is located in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast and offers excellent links to the popular seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. The town thrived by manufacturing steam tractors, and cast and machined metal products, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The town is now home to many of the workers of the nearby power plant, Sizewell, and is served well by an active leisure centre and the oldest purpose-built cinema in Suffolk, which today offers the latest digital 3D projection systems! The 14th century remains of Leiston Abbey lie northwest of the town and its high street has a good range of shops, banks, pubs, restaurants and takeaways, plus a Post Office and a library. RSPB Minsmere is a short drive away towards the coastline of the Suffolk Heritage Coast, which offers lovely walking opportunities through this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a wonderful stay at buttercup lodge Marina is the perfect host and the lodge is equipped for staying in and cooking or in such a good location to explore Suffolk.”

“Lovely base camp for walks with dog & day trips out”

“Delightful lodge and very comfortable.”

“Small but very well equipped and appointed.”

“Just returned from a lovely few days at buttercup lodge.”

“Excellent accommodation in a good location.”

“Lovely experience from start to finish.”

“Great week.”

“Have stayed here before and have been looking forward to returning.”

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

“We had a wonderful stay!”

“We thought this was a fantastic lodge and we really enjoyed our stay here.”

“Very cosy lodge and despite on the day booking property was clean and welcoming complete with fresh milk and biscuits waiting for our arrival.”

“We were generally pleased with the property but found bathroom small and toilet close to wall and only sported a very small hand basin.”

“Lovely lodge , our 2nd stay there … very easy to have our dogs there , all mod ...”

“Had a lovely time so peaceful and comfortable, the owners where the perfect ...”

“We had a lovely time in the lodge.”

“Really nice lodge - great location for visiting the Minsmere RSPB reserve.”

“Lovely place I would definitely stay again and recommend friends too”

“Basic items on site, towels included, washing machine available if required.”

“My second visit to Buttercup but I also stayed in Clover too.”

“This was our second stay at Buttercup Lodge and we enjoyed it even more than the first time.”

“This is one of two beautiful lodges set off a quiet country road.”

“The lodge was perfect for a short stay, and very conveniently situated for access to beauty spots on the Suffolk coast, without being on a main road.”

“Our second stay at Buttercup lodge.”

“We enjoyed our week in Buttercup Lodge.”

“This our second visit, we were just as happy as we were last time.”

“Beautiful location, very clean and comfortable.”

“This property was lovely absolutely fantastically situated to where we wanted to be.”

“All was fine and would recommend Buttercup.”

“A lovely and peaceful place to stay.”

“We were very comfortable for a short stay.”

“This is a very pleasant property in a rural location.”

“Lovely little cabin.”

“Beautiful lodge, very clean and well equipped.”

“The property was very new and made with top quality materials and as pictured in the brochure, however i found the layout of the rooms strange.”

“Lovely accommodation.”

“Really great stay, spotlessly clean and very dog friendly.”