Mon 16 – Fri 20 Oct 4 Secret Suffolk & The Sunrise Coast – Wentworth Hotel

England – Eastern Counties

SECRET SUFFOLK & THE SUNRISE COAST

Southwold

Dates & Prices

Mon 8-Fri 12 May 2023 4 Nights £889 Mon 16-Fri 20 Oct 2023 4 Nights £879

Suffolk is a place you can unwind in. Situated on the east coast of England, Suffolk is a county filled with natural beauty, bordered by 60 miles of glorious coastline and topped with breathtaking skies. It’s the perfect holiday destination, full of charming villages and medieval towns which draw in artists and writers, and its bounty of great produce and restaurants make it a special spot for foodies

Holiday Itinerary

Monday We travel towards Suffolk with a stop en-route in the market town of Bury St Edmunds. Visit the ancient abbey dating back to the Magna Carta, or pop into the Angel Hotel of Dickens and Mrs Pickwick fame, before continuing in the afternoon to Aldeburgh and our 4-night stay at the Wentworth Hotel. Tuesday Enjoy a scenic morning drive to the beautiful seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, an elegant town with an award-winning pier and wonderful sandy beach. Enjoy an English seaside resort as it used to be – absent are the arcades and candy floss, the fun fair and big wheel. Instead, you will discover a quirky cinema, an iconic lighthouse, a splendid pier, a lovely sandy beach and a pleasant whiff of malt from the wonderful Adnams brewery. We return to our hotel in the afternoon where we will be treated to a delightful Cream Tea. Wednesday Today we visit Sutton Hoo – Which featured in the 2021 British drama ‘The Dig’ starring Carey Mulligan & Ralph Fiennes, Sutton Hoo is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions. Come face to face with your ancestors and explore awardwinning exhibitions, the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber and the stunning replica treasures and original finds from one of the mounds, including a prince’s sword. From here, we enjoy a 2-hour cruise with tea/coffee and freshly baked scones along the River Deben, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots on the east coast.

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Look What’s Included on your Holiday

✓ Door to Door Service ✓ Our own courier service ✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom ✓ Fully reclining seats ✓ Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks ✓ Free Wi-Fi and USB charging points ✓ Complimentary gift bag ✓ 4 nights half board ✓ Welcome drinks reception ✓ Cream Tea ✓ Entrance to Sutton Hoo ✓ 2-Hour Deben River Cruise ✓ Otley Hall. Not included: All lunches.

Thursday Our first visit today is Otley Hall – a 15th century moated hall of outstanding beauty, set in 10 acres of gardens. The house is an excellent example of late medieval architecture, with a profusion of chimneys, and a multi-levelled tiled roof. The halftimbering of the original house can be seen in places, though much has been covered with later brick and plaster. The oldest part of the house showcases a striking twostorey kitchen, complete with a gallery. The hall features the remains of an early wooden screen, mullioned wooden windows, and massive, shaped wooden beams. Linen-fold panelling graces the dining room, which looks out over the Rose Garden. On our return we visit Snape Maltings, home of the Aldeburgh Festival and founded by Benjamin Britten in 1948 and today plays host to many concerts and workshops throughout the year. The Snape Maltings complex consists of houses, art galleries, restaurants, cafés and up-market shops. Friday Departing our hotel we return to Lavenham, one of the UK’s best preserved timber framed villages dating back to Saxon times – the main street was used in scenes of Harry Potter’s Deathly Hallows. In the afternoon we continue our journey back to the Midlands.

The Wentworth Hotel, Aldeburgh HHHH

Located on the unspoilt Suffolk coast, the Wentworth Hotel has been owned and run by the same family since 1920. Situated just 20 yards from the beach the hotel has an awardwinning 2 AA Rosette restaurant serving daily specials using fresh local produce. 2 cosy guest lounges, with open fires and comfortable sofas. There are also 2 sea-facing gardens, offering views of the beach and cream teas in summer. Mobility Grade: 3. The hotel features bright, traditional rooms with en-suite facilities. Many rooms offer impressive sea views, and all have a TV and radio. Please note that although there is no lift in the hotel, the majority of our rooms will be on either the ground or first floor.

Supplements

Single Room: £70 | Single Sea View: On request | Sea View: £70 Darfield House Rooms: £40 | Holiday Insurance: £31 (May) £32 (Oct) (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)