Hill Cottage Suffolk

Complementary Therapies, Conscious Crafts, Seasoned Firewood & Kindling,

Organically Grown Fruit & Vegetables

About Hill Cottage

Complementary Therapies
Conscious Crafts
Seasoned Firewood & Kindling
Organically Grown Fruit & Vegetables

Here at Hill Cottage, we are aiming to live a sustainable lifestyle, one that impacts our environment as little as possible. We are far from perfect, but we are trying our best to live consciously and mindfully within our environment!

Hill Cottage is a timber framed mediaeval cottage nestled in nearly 3 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, including over an acre of woodland, a kitchen garden and an orchard. We grow most of our own fruit and vegetables and sustainably manage our woodland to produce firewood and kindling.

At Hill Cottage we offer a range of complementary therapy treatments and sell products and crafts that impact the environment as little as possible. We make the best use of the surroundings in which we live and we try to utilise all of the good things that nature has given us.

We provide aromatherapy, reflexology, therapeutic massage, Indian head massage and specialist therapies for people living with dementia. Our therapy studio is set in picturesque rolling countryside so you can enjoy the panoramic views whilst you receive your therapy treatment... or simply close your eyes and drift away in the peaceful tranquility of the Suffolk countryside.

At Hill Cottage you can purchase our seasoned firewood and kindling - sustainably sourced from our woodland - together with organic fruit and vegetables or perhaps something from our range of consciously created crafts.

About Hill Cottage

Our Therapies

Our Complementary and Holistic Therapies

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment that uses natural plant extracts, called essential oils, to promote physical and emotional health.

Essential oils compounds are extracted through distillation or cold pressing, and used in aromatherapy to support health and well-being. They can help treat specific conditions, boost mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and have antibacterial and antifungal properties

Our aromatherapy massage blends are individually created to suit your needs and designed to rejuvenate the senses and promote physical and emotional well-being.

Holistic Therapist, Simone, will undertake a full consultation with you to understand your health and wellbeing requirements, before creating a bespoke blend of essential oils to suit your needs.

Aromatherapy massage is a gentle soothing treatment that can have a powerful impact on health and wellbeing. £45 1 hour or £35 half hour

To book a treatment click here

Acupressure Facial Massage

We offer rejuvenating acupressure facial massages, combining the benefits of traditional acupressure therapy with the relaxing elements of a facial treatment. We use gentle pressure on key points of the face to improve blood circulation, relieve tension, and promote overall skin health. Discover a holistic approach to skincare at Hill Cottage Suffolk, where we use natural products and promote relaxation in a tranquil setting. Treat yourself to a facial that leaves you with glowing skin and a sense of inner peace. 30 minutes £30.

Click here to book

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic or Swedish massage is a type of complementary therapy used to treat muscle pain, injury or stiffness, and improve circulation.

It is also useful for the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression, and is especially effective in conjunction with essential oil blends.

Therapeutic massage involves a variety of techniques such as effleurage (light or deep strokes), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction, and vibration to reduce tension and promote feelings of calm and deep relaxation

Click here to indulge in a therapeutic massage that will help alleviate stress and tension and promote relaxation. £40 1 hour or £30 half hour

Reflexology

Reflexology is a type of therapy that involves applying pressure to the feet and hands to promote wellbeing and relaxation, .

Reflexology can help alleviate back pain, headaches, arthritis, symptoms of anxiety and depression, boost fertility, improve digestion and relieve nerve pain.

It is recommended for stress reduction, relaxation, pain management, improved circulation, enhanced sleep quality and to improve overall well-being.

It's based on the theory that applying pressure to the hands and feet

can promote health benefits by sending energy flowing through the body until it reaches the area in need of healing. £40 one hour. To book a reflexology treatment click here

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage, also known as champissage, is a form of massage therapy that focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, and shoulders. It originates from an Indian medicine system called Ayurveda, which translates to 'science of life', and is based on the belief that the mind and body are connected and can influence one another.

This form of massage is extremely relaxing and can help to relieve stress and tension headaches, improve circulation, enhance sleep quality, reduce anxiety and depression through the release of endorphins, improve concentration by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain and relieve symptoms of tinnitus by reducing stress and tension. £30 half hour. To book an Indian Head Massage click here

Specialist Aromatherapy for people living with dementia

Aromatherapy is particularly beneficial for people with dementia as it can bring about a sense of relaxation and comfort, especially for those that experience symptoms of agitation or mood swings. Simone has extensive experience of working with people with dementia and has provided aromatherapy treatment to hundreds of people in dozens of care homes and private settings.

Simone has studied Dementia Care Mapping (DCM), an observational tool used to ensure that a person living with dementia has a holistic, person-centered approach to their care. DCM was devised at the University of Bradford by Professor Tom Kitwood and Dr Kathleen Bredin in response to the need to advocate for people lviving with dementia. DCM ensures that the emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of an individual is taken into account and it is used to help identify little things that can engender happiness; these can then be built upon to ensure people have an opportunity to experience well-being more often throughout their day.

Aromatherapy treatment for people with dementia consists of applying a specialist blend of essential oils to the hands, feet or forearms of the individual, which benefits them in a number of ways. For example, the compounds in the essential oils can elicit feelings of relaxation and calm, and the time set aside to concentrate purely on the physical act of applying the essential oils is an interaction that focusses wholly on the wellbeing of the individual.

A full consultation will be undertaken to ascertain if aromatherapy is suitable for the person living with dementia. Simone will then create a bespoke blend of oils for the individual and demonstrate how to apply the oils in your chosen environment. Aromatherapy can delivered either in the home or in a care home setting.

To book a discovery call click here.

Client Testimonials

I was feeling incredibly tense across many areas of my back, which was causing me great discomfort. I recommend a therapeutic massage with Simone, she was fantastic. She listened and adapted her massage to apply pressure where needed, which released the tension. The oils she used were very calming and the surroundings were very peaceful, a therapy it itself.

Mrs LP

Our Products and Crafts

Our Products and Conscious Crafts

Firewood, Kindling
& Firelighters

Our seasoned firewood, a selection hard woods such as oak, hornbeam and birch, has been air dried to a moisture content of below 20%.

We season our hard wood for around 12 months, which makes it suitable for burning with higher heat output and efficiency.

We sell wood in 10kg/30 litre bags - contact us for larger quantities

We also sell kindling and natural pinecone firelighters, all sustainably sourced from our own woodland.

Conscious Crafts

We produce a range of conscious crafts, made from local and sustainable products and which promote environmental sustainability.

Throughout the year we offer a range of crafts, such as candles, wax melts and natural firelighters all made with vegetable wax and pure essential oils. All of our containers are recycled and recyclable. We keep our decoration simple, using recycled paper and natural string so as to minimise our impact on the environment.