Hex Cottage

A dreamy thatched former forester’s cottage for two, electricity-free, candlelit and set in woods overlooking its own meadow. An Essex wood-burning range in the kitchen provides all the hot water and heating, with open fires in the sitting room and bedroom. In the kitchen, original bread ovens, brick floors and butler sinks complete this unique ‘gingerbread house’. Swing open the door to discover your own herb garden, store for the all-important logs and wilderness beyond. In the candlelit bedroom be transported to a real life fairy-tale with a draping canopy above the double Hypnos bed, sheepskin rugs and a crackling wood burner to keep you toasty. Quirky antique furniture mixed with contemporary touches make Hex Cottage a truly unforgettable destination. In the en suite bathroom the freestanding roll-top bath looks out over woodland views through leaded-light windows, perfect for long soaks. Outside, enjoy BBQs on the private terrace, explore the estate on Pashley bicycles or hold your own tournament on the tennis court open year-round (located on the main estate a short drive or bicycle ride away). Try your hand at paddle boarding or rowing on the serpentine lake, learn more about the nature that calls Wilderness home with our estate ecologist or practice your shot with world-class clay instructors. Wilderness Reserve is nestled in 5,000 acres across three river valleys in the county boasting some of the cleanest air in England, yet just a short drive from Suffolk’s celebrated heritage coast. Here, discover one of England’s finest piers at Southwold, enjoy famous fish & chips in Aldeburgh or make your own gin at the Adnams Brewery. For the adventurous, take to the waves in a rib from Southwold with Coastal Challenger, or visit Go Ape, Suffolk’s biggest tree top adventure