Suffolk & Essex, Coast & Gardens

Day 1 Morning departure to travel to Suffolk with a stop in the historic university city of Cambridge. Continue on to the hotel for a four night stay.

Days 2 to 4 We have included the following excursions:

• Travel to the much admired Beth Chatto Gardens, once an overgrown wasteland, the gardens are an inspiration to all visitors. Continue to Waldringfield to board MV Jahan for a cruise on the calm waters of River Deben, one of the most beautiful spots on the East Coast. Following the cruise, visit Woodbridge, the largest market town on the river and home to one of only five tide-mills restored in the UK.

• Excursion to Lavenham for a guided walking tour. Known as 'England's Finest Medieval Village', Lavenham is a quaint village with fine examples of timber framed Tudor buildings. Continue to Flatford, home to the 18th century mill made famous in Constable's paintings, before visiting the delightful village of Dedham.

• Travel past Chelmsford to RHS Garden Hyde Hall, an eclectic yet fine garden, with wonderful panoramic views over Essex which often surprise the visitor. On then for time at leisure in the seaside resort of Frinton-on-Sea, with its tree lined avenues and elegant esplanade.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

• Coach travel
• Porterage
• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Entrance to Beth Chatto Gardens
• River Deben cruise
• Guided walking tour of Lavenham
• Entrance to RHS Hyde Hall 

Located just a few miles from Colchester, this is a great base for visiting the Suffolk and Essex area. All en-suite bedrooms are equipped with WiFi, TV, and hairdryer. Bar, restaurant, Indoor pool, steam room and sauna.

NB: No lift, but plenty of ground floor rooms on request.