Hawthorn Lodge Recovery Centre
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hawthorn Lodge Recovery Centre is a 22-bed private residential rehab set in six acres of gardens and woodland on the edge of Rougham village, a few minutes from Bury St Edmunds. Since opening in 2011 the centre has specialised in medically managed detox and abstinence-based treatment for alcohol, drug and prescription medication addiction, alongside care for co-occurring anxiety, depression and trauma.
Every client is admitted under the care of a consultant psychiatrist and a nurse-led medical team available 24 hours a day. Treatment combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT with 12-step facilitation, holistic therapies and a structured family programme, so that recovery continues well beyond the residential stay.
The centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and offers rapid admission, often within 24 to 48 hours of the initial assessment call.
Quick facts
Treatment types
Medical cover
24/7 nursing care
Consultant psychiatrist
Medically managed detox
Dual diagnosis capable
Programme length
7-day detox
14-day programme
28-day programme
Extended care (6-12 weeks)
Funding accepted
Self-funded, Private health insurance
Family visits
Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm - 4pm
Languages
English, Polish
About this clinic
Hawthorn Lodge occupies a converted Victorian farmhouse with a purpose-built therapy wing. Clients stay in private en-suite rooms and follow a full therapeutic timetable of group work, individual counselling and wellbeing activities, with a maximum of eight clients per therapy group.
Our multidisciplinary team includes a consultant psychiatrist, registered mental health nurses, accredited (BACP and FDAP) addiction counsellors, a family therapist and a fitness coach. Each client receives an individual treatment plan that is reviewed weekly, and discharge planning starts from the first week so that the move home is gradual and supported.
After treatment, clients join our 12-month aftercare programme with weekly online and in-person groups, plus access to our alumni network.
Best suited for
Adults (18+) with alcohol or drug dependency needing a medically managed detox
People with co-occurring anxiety, depression or trauma
Professionals who need a discreet, rapid admission
Clients who want to involve their family in recovery
Not ideal for
Acute psychiatric crises requiring a secure ward
People who need specialist eating disorder treatment as the primary focus
Treatments & services
What a stay looks like
Morning
Wake up & morning mindfulness
Breakfast
Process group therapy
One-to-one counselling / CBT workshop
Afternoon
Lunch & free time in the gardens
Holistic therapies (yoga, art, music)
Relapse prevention workshop
Gym or guided countryside walk
Evening
Dinner
On-site AA/NA meeting or step work
Reflection journalling
Lights out
First day / first week
On arrival you are welcomed by a member of the admissions team and a nurse, who completes your medical assessment and starts any detox medication. You will meet your key worker, settle into your room and be introduced to a peer “buddy” who will help you find your feet during the first week.
Rules overview
- Mobile phones are handed in for the first 7 days
- Zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs on site
- Full participation in the therapy timetable
- Respect the confidentiality of other clients
- Visits by arrangement after the first week
FIND US ON MAP
Location & environment
Address
Hawthorn Lodge, Kingshall Street, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9LG, United Kingdom
Travel
Bury St Edmunds railway station is a 10-minute drive away and Stansted Airport is about 50 minutes by car. We offer free pick-up from Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge stations. Free on-site parking is available for visitors.
PAY OPTIONS
Funding & costs
Funding accepted
What's included
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Medically managed detox with 24/7 nursing
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Private en-suite room
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All meals prepared by our on-site chef
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Full therapy timetable (group and 1:1)
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Family programme sessions
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12 months of free aftercare
Approximate cost: From £7,950 for 28 days
Proof & trust
Testimonials
Hawthorn Lodge Recovery Centre, Bury St Edmunds Reviews and Ratings
Hawthorn Lodge Recovery Centre holds a 4.8-star rating from 67 reviews. Former clients often mention the warmth of the staff, the quiet rural setting and the strength of the aftercare programme. Families also value the structured family days and regular updates during treatment.
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