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Holiday homes · Property management

Escape to 
East Anglia.

Serviced accommodation across the East of England.

  • PRS Accredited
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What we do

Three ways to retreat.

From a weekend by the sea to a long-stay project in Sizewell, Abode Retreats is built for the way people actually want to stay, and the way landlords actually want to let.

A beautiful place to land.
01
Stay

A beautiful place to land.

Hotel-quality linen, hand-picked details and homes that look as good in person as they do online, across Southwold, Saxmundham, Leiston and Sizewell.

Book your stay
Your home, quietly looked after.
02
Let

Your home, quietly looked after.

End-to-end management for Suffolk landlords, pricing, listings, guests, cleaning, linen and maintenance. You earn more. You do nothing.

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Long stays, done properly.
03
Work

Long stays, done properly.

Flexible weekly and long-stay accommodation for contractors and project teams at Sizewell C and across the Suffolk coast. Invoicing and tailored terms.

Contractor stays
The collection

A handful of favourites.

Trusted by guests & owners

A reputation built
one stay at a time.

4.99/5

Guest ratings

"Perfect accommodation in a great location for access to the beach and high street. The house was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. It felt spacious, yet cosy at the same time. Lyster was a brilliant host and was super helpful and responsive. We loved our stay and we would love to come back here again!"
Rebecca · Southwold Cottage· Nov 2025
"Great location, just off the high street and two minutes walk to the beach. The house was spacious, well equipped and lovely and clean. Lyster was a great host, brilliant communications with lots of helpful information."
Katherine · Southwold Cottage· Mar 2026
"We had a fabulous stay at Lyster's cottage. It was spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable. The beds were super comfy. The location is ideal for access to the town and beach — a great spot to explore all the lovely places in Southwold. The whole experience definitely earned a 5 star rating."
Claire · Southwold Cottage· Mar 2026
"The location of this property is perfect! It is close to the beach and equally close to the shops. All the bedrooms were a good size and the property was immaculate. The host was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend."
Martin & Eve · Southwold Cottage· Nov 2025
"The house is spacious, comfortable, warm and well equipped. A great place to stay. Very quiet yet central and near everything, the church, the sea and the bakery. Thank you Lyster."
Richard · Southwold Cottage· Mar 2026
"We had a wonderful few days, the house was perfect as a base for visiting our family and an ideal location for sightseeing. Recently renovated, everything was clean, uncluttered and in great condition. The host sent several messages during our stay to check everything was okay."
Jackie · Saxmundham House· Jan 2026
"Our stay at Saxmundham was perfect. The house was newly furnished and decorated. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were very comfortable and there was a nice outdoor space for breakfast. Lyster was great and kept in touch throughout. Would highly recommend."
Alan · Saxmundham House· Jul 2025
"A great place to stay. Comfortable and extremely clean. Could not have wished for better. Hosts were super friendly and any questions were answered within minutes. Lovely gestures with bottled water, crisps and chocolate biscuits. Would definitely recommend and will be booking again."
Julie · Saxmundham House· Jul 2025
"Lyster is a great host, he respects your privacy but is there should you need anything and nothing is too much trouble. The house is a great spot to base yourself to visit the east coast of Suffolk, seaside towns and nature reserves."
Helen · Saxmundham House· Jun 2025
"Lovely house in a very quiet residential area. It was so quiet! It was the perfect base to explore the towns, villages and beaches of Suffolk. Both Waitrose and Tesco were 5 minutes walk away. Highly recommended."
Colin · Saxmundham House· Sep 2025
Questions, answered

The small print.

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch.

Where in East Anglia do you operate?+

We manage holiday homes and serviced accommodation across Suffolk and the wider East Anglia region, including Southwold, Saxmundham, Leiston, Sizewell, Aldeburgh and the surrounding villages.

Do you accommodate contractors working at Sizewell?+

Yes. We offer flexible weekly and long-stay rates for contractors and project teams working at Sizewell C and across the Suffolk Heritage Coast, with invoicing and tailored terms available.

How does property management work for landlords?+

We handle everything, listing, pricing, guest communication, professional cleaning, linen, maintenance coordination and on-the-ground support, so your home earns income without the day-to-day hassle.

What's included in a stay?+

Beautifully prepared homes with hotel-quality linen, thoughtful welcome touches, local recommendations and responsive support throughout your stay.

Ready when you are

Come and
stay a while.

Whether you're booking a getaway, accommodating a project team, or letting your home, we'd love to hear from you.