England - Eastern Counties
HUNSTANTON & NORFOLK LAVENDER
DISCOVERING LINCOLNSHIRE
NEW TOUR Old Hunstanton
Sun 2 - Thu 6 October 2022 The elegant resort of Hunstanton is the ideal base to enjoy Norfolk’s superb coastline. Hunstanton is renowned for its unique striped cliffs and magnificent sunsets, made special by its position as the only west-facing resort on the East coast. The seaside town retains its Victorian charm and character to this day.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Lincoln
4 Nights
£699
Look What’s Included:
Door to Door Service Our own courier service Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom Fully reclining seats with calf supports Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks Free WiFi and USB charging points Complimentary gift bag 4 nights half board Welcome drinks reception Cream Tea Norfolk Lavender & the Royal Sandringham Estate Felbrigg Hall (NT). Not included: All lunches.
Sunday Travelling east we make a stop for lunch in Peterborough, then to our hotel in Old Hunstanton for our 4-night stay. Monday Today we commence with a visit to Norfolk Lavender. Founded in 1932, Norfolk Lavender is England’s premier lavender farm, renowned worldwide and has nearly 100 acres of lavender under cultivation. Set in beautiful tranquil gardens a visit to Norfolk Lavender is a must for all visitors to the West Coast of Norfolk. From here we continue to Royal Sandringham – Set in 24-hectares of stunning gardens and woodland, the Sandringham Estate is the much-l0ved country retreat of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our entrance includes the house, with a multi-media tour, the magnificent gardens and transport museum. Tuesday In the morning we visit the charming seaside resort of Wells-nextthe-Sea one of the loveliest towns on the North Norfolk Coast, with a rich fishing history. From here we continue to Walsingham. One of the most extraordinary villages in the British Isles, Walsingham is steeped in history with its collection of rare half-timbered medieval buildings and considered a holy pilgrimage place for more than 1,000 years. |In the afternoon we return to Hunstanton for free time. Wednesday This morning our destination is Felbrigg Hall (NT) one of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia. Truly a hidden gem, the Hall is a place of surprises and delights, a mixture of opulence and homeliness where each room has something to feed the imagination. Outside, the decorative and productive walled garden is a gardener’s delight, providing fruit and vegetables for the restaurant, flowers for the hall and inspiration. Thursday Homeward Bound.
The Le Strange Arms The Le Strange Arms Hotel sits quietly in the North Norfolk village of Old Hunstanton and enjoys an unrivalled seashore setting, with lawns sweeping down to the dunes and sandy beach. It is the perfect hotel in Norfolk for a relaxing seaside break. Bursting with character, the hotel is also well situated for exploring the local area and the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. Restaurant & Bar Mobility Grade: 3. Generally level with isolated steps throughout. The hotel has a lift.
Supplements Single Room: Nil (Within Allocation) | Holiday Insurance: £31 This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
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Tour Departs: 10.30am
Tour Returns: 4.00pm
Sun 17 - Thu 21 April 2022 (EASTER)
4 Nights
£495
Sun 25 - Thu 29 September 2022
4 Nights
£549
If you enjoy meeting likeLook What’s Included: minded people in a friendly, Door to door service Our relaxed atmosphere, then own courier service Club these singles holiday are Class Extra Legroom Coach or just for you! There are few Luxury Traveller coach with ‘First strangers on a Door-to-Door Class’ seating Tea & Biscuits singles holiday, just friends on arrival 4 nights half board you are yet to meet! This Welcome Drinks Reception special break includes fabulous on the 1st night Guided tour of sightseeing excursions and Lincoln Entrance to Burghley a welcome drinks reception. House Entrance to Belton House Great fun, great company (NT). Not included: All lunches. and great value – the perfect holiday whether you are a seasoned traveller, or it is the first time you have ventured away on your own.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Sunday We head to the market town of Melton Mowbray, home of the famous pork pie. Here, take time to wander around the town centre and maybe pop into “Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe” to watch a pie making demonstration and sample some of the goods. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants for lunch before continuing to our hotel for our 4-night stay. Monday We drive to the historic City of Lincoln with its magnificent Cathedral, and next to it the Norman Castle. First, we meet our guide for a familiarisation tour of the city on the coach, and later in the day we enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral. The old town is a labyrinth of little alleyways and interesting shops to explore - there are plenty of tea rooms to keep you going. Tuesday This morning we call at the beautiful town of Stamford, packed full of art and craft shops, in time for lunch, and afterwards you have chance to discover the town. This afternoon we visit Burghley House, a 13,000-acre working Lincolnshire estate on the outskirts of Stamford. Built between 1555 and 1587 the awesome house is a Tudor House with 18 state rooms, beautiful gardens, orangery restaurant, shop and café. Wednesday Our day begins with a drive to Spalding. Here we visit Springfields Garden Centre with time to explore and time for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue to Belton House (NT), near Grantham. The perfect English country house, set in its own deer park, Belton was built in the 17th century and offers delightful gardens, orangery and lakeside walk. The house featured in BBC’s TV adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, starring Colin Firth. Thursday Departing our hotel after breakfast we commence our journey homeward, returning during the early afternoon.
The Olde Barn Hotel Set in luscious Lincolnshire countryside this award-winning hotel successfully combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Spa/Wellness centre including Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Generally level with occasional steps to public areas. Bedrooms are on 3 floors all served by a lift.
Supplements Single Room: £80 | Holiday Insurance: £29.50 (Apr) £31 (Sep) This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement. Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
Tour Departs: 10.00am (Apr) 11.00am (Sep)
Tour Returns: 4.00pm
