Door to Door Service. It's easy to see why some of England's most famous painters were inspired by Suffolk's picturesque villages and unspoilt coastline. Enjoy a guided tour of Suffolk's pastel-coloured towns and villages, whose timber-framed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique. We visit Sudbury, Long Melford and Lavenham where we include a visit to its historic Guildhall.
Door to Door Service. It's easy to see why some of England's most famous painters were inspired by Suffolk's picturesque villages and unspoilt coastline. Enjoy a guided tour of Suffolk's pastel-coloured towns and villages, whose timber-framed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique. We visit Sudbury, Long Melford and Lavenham where we include a visit to its historic Guildhall.
Suffolk Tranquil Villages and Coast
Its easy to see why some of Englands most famous painters were inspired by Suffolks picturesque villages and unspoilt coastline. Enjoy a guided tour of Suffolks pastel-coloured towns and villages, whose timber-framed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique. We visit Sudbury, Long Melford and Lavenham where we include a visit to its historic Guildhall. A visit to nearby Dedham, home to the Munnings Art Museum and an art and craft centre, and East Bergholt are also included. We take a nostalgic visit to Colchester, officially Britains oldest recorded town. Finally, we have an excursion to Suffolks Heritage Coast and the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh. In the afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Deben, which makes a lovely way to round off your holiday.
Best Western Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester ***
A modern 3-star hotel set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Colchester. The hotel has an extensive leisure club, including an indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam-room and tennis courts. There is also hotel has a restaurant, bar and lounge. All bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer, the hotel does not have a lift., but ground floor rooms are available on request.
Price includes
Door to door pick up service
Elite coach travel
4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Welcome drink on arrival at the hotel
Admission to Lavenham Guildhall
A cruise along the River Deban
A guided tour of Suffolk villages
5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1
Your holiday starts with a pick up from home by one of the vehicles from our Door to Door service and this will bring you through to our coach. A suitable stop will be made en-route to Suffolk for lunch (not included in the cost of your holiday) and we'll aim to be at the hotel by late afternoon.
Day 2
Enjoy a guided tour of Suffolk's pastel-coloured towns and villages, whose timber-framed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique. Visit Sudbury, home to Gainsborough's attractive townhouse which is now the birthplace museum and gallery of Thomas Gainsborough, one of Britain's greatest painters; Long Melford and Lavenham, where we include a visit to its historic Guildhall, which now contains exhibitions of local history.
Day 3
Be inspired and enjoy a slower pace of life, with visits to nearby Dedham, home to the Munnings Art Museum and an art and craft centre, and East Bergholt, picturesque villages associated with the artist John Constable. This afternoon, why not enjoy a nostalgic visit to Colchester, officially Britain's oldest recorded town, home to Roman remains, a huge Norman castle keep and timber-framed cottages.
Day 4
Excursion to Suffolk's Heritage Coast and the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, with its unspoilt beach dotted with fishermen's huts and charming historic high street. This afternoon, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Deben, which makes a lovely way to round off your holiday.
Day 5
We return home, stopping for a couple of hours in Cambridge and arriving back in Beverley early in the evening.
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Best Western Marks Tey Hotel ***
A modern 3-star hotel set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Colchester. The hotel has an extensive leisure club including an indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and tennis courts. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lounge. but ground floor rooms are available on request. All bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee facilities, hair dryer, there are no ground floor rooms available, but the hotel does not have a lift.
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