Best of Suffolk Two lunches included
Monday 25 April 2022 to Friday 29 April 2022
£665pp Single supplement £119
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There's 50 miles of fascinatingly beautiful coastline along Suffolk's eastern border with the North Sea, where long stretches of sand hold so much history and seem to go on forever. Quaint villages and medieval towns are scattered across the countryside and offer a delicious choice of independent eateries that'll soon explain why Suffolk is fast becoming known as the 'foodie county'. The mixed landscape of ravaged coastline, thick green woodland and colourful heathland create a wonderful backdrop for touring this quaint little county.
Your 4* boutique, waterfront hotel enjoys tranquil views of Ipswich harbour with an award-winning chef and individually designed bedrooms.
Tour code: A3352
Monday
En route we’ll stop in what’s considered to be Britain’s best-preserved medieval village, Lavenham. Colourful, timber-framed homes and shops line the narrow streets of this wonky Tudor town, offering an inviting choice of boutiques and cafés. We’ve arranged a refreshing cup of tea (or coffee) when you arrive at the hotel.
Tuesday
Start the day with a guided tour of Sutton Hoo – an archaeological discovery made in 1939 that continues to shed light on the ‘Dark Ages’. Visit the Royal Burial Ground, see a full-size replica of the Anglo-Saxon ship found buried here and explore 245 acres of grounds and trails. Next, to the market town of Woodbridge, on the banks of the River Deben and bordering an AONB. We’ve arranged a visit to The Tide Mill Museum, an 800-year-old working tide mill and one of only two left in the country!
Wednesday
From our base on Ipswich’s stylish waterfront you may wish to take a scenic cruise along the River Orwell, or simply spend the day watching the boats bobbing up and down in the harbour. You’ll be within 15 minutes’ walk of the theatre, boutique shopping on The Saints and Christchurch Mansion, holding priceless collections from Gainsborough and Constable. Spend your day, your way.
Thursday
Start the day on the banks of the River Alde at Snape Maltings where beautifully converted Victorian buildings full of independent shops, galleries and eateries await. On to Dunwich, a town claimed by the sea and known as the 'Lost City of England’. Despite the drama of the sea, the beach front, family-run Flora Tea Rooms thrive and it’s here that we’ve arranged lunch. Finish the day in Aldeburgh where the Tudor Moot Hall grows closer & closer to the water's edge, as the North Sea crashes in.
Friday
Our return journey includes a stop at the hidden and little known, Green Island Gardens complete with a Japanese Water Garden and Seaside Gardens. Visionary plantswoman Fiona Edmond saw the 1987 hurricane, that cleared 20 aces of woodland, as an opportunity to shape the landscape into something special. We've included a Ploughman's lunch in these tranquil surroundings before returning home.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
- Entry to Sutton Hoo with a guided tour (NT)
- Entry to The Tide Mill Museum
- Lunch at The Flora Tea Rooms
- Entry to Green Island Gardens with a Ploughman's lunch
- A visit to Snape Maltings
- Free time in Lavenham, Ipswich, Woodbridge and Aldeburgh
- Tea/coffee after dinner
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- Free BCH/ABTOT Financial Protection
- Pre allocated seat
- £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior)
- £5pp discount for NT Members
- All singles are guaranteed double beds
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
The Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Ipswich 
- Boutique hotel on Ipswich waterfront
- Award winning food from Suffolk Chef of the Year 2019 - Luke Bailey
- Our customers rated this hotel 4.9/5 stars in 2022 based on its food & drink, customer service, bedroom comfort and public areas
- Individually designed ensuite rooms featuring flat screen TV, phone, hairdryer, free WiFi, cafetière and luxury teas, ironing facilities available on request
- Restaurant and bar with harbour views
- Lounge and covered outdoor terrace
- Lift
ACCESS: The hotel is fully accessible
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement.
