Scenic Suffolk and Gardens of Essex

5 day break to East Anglia, staying at Delta by Marriott Colchester

Scenic Suffolk and Gardens of Essex

This tour combines exploration of the region's beautiful countryside and quaint villages, in addition to two lovely gardens, a river cruise and free time at a seaside resort.

Delta by Marriott Colchester

Located just a few miles from Colchester, this is a great base for visiting the Suffolk and Essex area. The hotel offers generously spaced rooms with cozy, floating beds & quality linens to ensure a great nights sleep. All rooms feature complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, work & sitting areas. The lighting creates a tranquil haven to ensure a relaxing stay & a trip to the onsite high quality fitness area with indoor heated pool, steam room & sauna will enhance this further.

4 star
131 bedrooms
No lift, but plenty of ground floor rooms
Leisure facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Steam room and sauna

Your tour includes:

4 nights half board in Essex with:

- Porter service

- Full English breakfast

- 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

River cruise with tea/coffee and scone
Admission to Beth Chatto Gardens
Guided walking tour of Lavenham
Admission to RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Day 1

Today we travel to our Hotel the Delta by Marriott, Colchester with a stop on the way

Day 2

After Breakfast we travel to the much-admired Beth Chatto Gardens, where admission is included. Once an overgrown wasteland, the gardens are an inspiration to all visitors. We then continue to Waldringfield for a cruise on the calm waters of River Deben, one of the most beautiful spots on the East Coast. Following the cruise we visit Woodbridge, the largest market town on the river and home to one of only five tide-mills restored in the UK.

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Day 3

Today we look forward to our excursion to Lavenham for a guided walking tour. Known as 'England's Finest Medieval Village', Lavenham is a quaint village with fine examples of timber framed Tudor buildings. Following this we will continue to Flatford, home to the 18th century mill made famous in Constable's paintings, before visiting the delightful village of Dedham.

Day 4

We will be visiting RHS Garden Hyde Hall, where we include admission. An eclectic, yet fine garden with wonderful panoramic views over Essex which often surprise the visitor. Afterwards we will visit the seaside resort of Frinton-on-Sea, with its tree lined avenues and elegant esplanade for time at leisure.

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Day 5

After a hearty breakfast we will make our homeward journey.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

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