Discover beautiful gardens, medieval villages and peaceful river cruising on this relaxing Suffolk and Essex holiday.
5 Days | 4 Nights | Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | River Deben Cruise | Beth Chatto Gardens | RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Experience the charm of Suffolk and Essex on this relaxing holiday filled with beautiful gardens, picturesque villages and peaceful coastal scenery.
A highlight of the tour is a visit to the renowned Beth Chatto Gardens, transformed from overgrown wasteland into one of Britains most inspirational garden settings, full of colour, texture and innovative planting.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the tranquil River Deben, regarded as one of the East Coasts most beautiful waterways, complete with a delicious cream tea as you take in the peaceful scenery.
During your stay, discover the historic village of Lavenham on a guided walking tour. Often described as Englands finest medieval village, Lavenham is famous for its stunning timber-framed Tudor buildings and charming narrow streets.
We also visit RHS Garden Hyde Hall, one of the finest RHS gardens in the country, offering a wonderful mix of formal gardens, seasonal planting and far-reaching views across the Essex countryside.
A modern and comfortable hotel ideally located for exploring the Suffolk and Essex coastline and countryside.
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
Guided walking tour of Lavenham
Entrance to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Entrance to Beth Chatto Gardens
River cruise with cream tea
Scenic touring through Suffolk and Essex
Day 1
After your door-to-door pick up, we travel to Colchester and the Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester, where you will spend four nights with dinner and breakfast each day.
During Your Stay
Enjoy a relaxing programme of excursions including a guided walking tour of medieval Lavenham, visits to RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Beth Chatto Gardens, and a scenic River Deben cruise with cream tea.
During your stay there will also be opportunities to enjoy the attractive countryside and coastal scenery of Suffolk and Essex.
Final Day
After breakfast, we begin our comfortable journey home.
Suitable stops will be made along the way before returning you safely to your front door with fond memories of your East Anglia holiday.
Please Note
We always aim to operate the holiday as described. Occasionally changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will always be made with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.
Suffolk and Essex are home to beautiful countryside, charming market towns and some of the East of Englands most impressive gardens and waterways.
From the medieval beauty of Lavenham to the peaceful River Deben and the colourful landscapes of RHS Hyde Hall and Beth Chatto Gardens, this holiday offers a wonderful blend of scenery, heritage and relaxation.
This relaxing holiday combines leisurely sightseeing, inspiring gardens and peaceful river cruising.
Whether admiring award-winning planting schemes, exploring medieval streets or enjoying cream tea on the River Deben, this tour offers a wonderfully enjoyable escape.
A modern hotel offering comfortable accommodation and an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
Restaurant and bar
Wi-Fi
Tea and coffee facilities
Television
Ground floor rooms available
Please note
This hotel does not have a lift.
It is not possible to display the home pick-ups map because JavaScript is disabled in your web browser.
JavaScript InformationThe map below can be used to check the price of a home pick-up. The map shows the price bands for each area we service. To check the price from your address either click your street on the map or enter your postcode or city/town and click the 'Check Price' button.
| From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Contact Us | Favourites |
|---|
NEW 2026 Door to Door Acklams Reunion Party