Scenic Suffolk, River Cruise & Gardens
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3565
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
This new holiday in 2024 received rave reviews from our customer who loved the hotel and itinerary, so we just had to feature it again this year. As one of the most beautiful areas of England, Suffolk retains a quintessential charm making it a delightful holiday destination. Our holiday takes in the lovely Suffolk Coast, Anglo Saxon - Sutton Hoo, a wonderful relaxing sail along the River Deben and a visit to the internationally renowned Beth Chatto Gardens.
What's Included
· 4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
· Guided Tour of Sutton Hoo
· 2 Hour River Cruise with tea/coffee & scones
· Entrance to Beth Chatto Gardens
· Excursion exploring the Suffolk Coast
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Excursion 1
Today we explore the Suffolk coast, starting with a visit to Southwold with it's famous painted Beach Huts and lovely pier, before continuing to the pretty village of Thorpeness, with its pretty mock Tudor houses and the fairytale 'House in the Clouds', we take our lunch stop here and enjoy an afternoon visit to Aldeburgh before returning to our hotel.
Excursion 2
We enjoy a guided tour of at the World-famous Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo. A hauntingly beautiful estate which is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. We discover the story of the ship burial of an Anglo Saxon King, explore the award-winning exhibition and the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber. In the afternoon we make our way to Waldringfield where we enjoy a 2-hour cruise with tea/coffee & scones along the river Derben, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots on the east coast.
Excursion 3
Enjoy a free morning around the hotel and its lovely position on Ipswich marina. This afternoon we enjoy a visit to the Internationally renowned, Beth Chatto Gardens. During her lifetime, Beth Chatto OBE VMH won countless awards for her garden design. She exhibited and won Gold many times at the Chelsea Flower Show, and these gardens are her life's work in plants. Transformed from challenging terrain into beautiful gardens that provide a living demonstration of how plants thrive when they are grown in the conditions that suit them best. Explore, be inspired and you can also take a little bit of the garden home with a purchase of plants propagated from the Beth Chatto Gardens from the well stocked nursery.
Other Information
Salthouse Harbour Hotel * * *
This contemporary, boutique hotel is set on the beautiful Ipswich waterfront. Eachof the modern bedrooms has been designed with a personal touch, with plenty of warm and welcoming tones and offer TV, tea/coffee making facilities & hairdryer. You also find sleek and stylish public areas including the Salthouse Eaterie, bar & lounge areas. Lift.
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