Constable Country

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Best Western Priory Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Constable Country | Flatford | River Orwell Cruise

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover the peaceful beauty of Constable Country, a charming region on the Suffolk and Essex border that inspired one of England’s most celebrated landscape artists.

 

This delightful holiday combines historic towns, picturesque villages, riverside scenery and gentle sightseeing, offering a relaxing way to explore one of East Anglia’s most characterful areas.

 

A highlight of the tour is a visit to Flatford, closely associated with John Constable and the landscapes that inspired some of his most famous paintings. With its historic buildings, riverside setting and timeless countryside views, it remains one of the most atmospheric locations in the region.

 

You will also enjoy time in Bury St Edmunds, a handsome historic town known for its Abbey Gardens, market square and welcoming atmosphere.

 

During your stay, visit Lavenham, one of Britain’s best-preserved medieval villages, famous for its timber-framed buildings and historic streets, before enjoying time in Ipswich.

 

To complete the experience, relax on a scenic cruise along the River Orwell with afternoon tea included, taking in peaceful views from the water.

 

Your Hotel – Best Western Priory Hotel

This privately owned hotel offers a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation in a peaceful setting close to historic Bury St Edmunds.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Door to door pick up service

• Elite coach travel

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• River Orwell cruise with afternoon tea

• Entrance to Flatford

• Visit to Ipswich

• Free time in Bury St Edmunds

• Visit to Lavenham

• Scenic touring through Constable Country

About the Destination

Constable Country is a beautiful area of countryside on the Suffolk and Essex border, known for its riverside landscapes, historic villages and artistic heritage.

 

From Flatford and the River Stour to the medieval streets of Lavenham and the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, this holiday showcases the timeless charm of East Anglia.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines gentle sightseeing, historic towns and scenic waterways at a relaxed and enjoyable pace.

 

Whether exploring the landscapes made famous by John Constable, wandering through medieval villages or enjoying afternoon tea aboard a River Orwell cruise, this tour offers a wonderfully peaceful countryside escape.

 

Your Hotel – Best Western Priory Hotel

A contemporary and welcoming hotel offering comfortable accommodation close to Bury St Edmunds.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Free Wi-Fi

• Peaceful setting

 

Please note

This hotel does not have a lift.

 

Best Western Priory Hotel, Bury St Edmonds