Salthouse Harbour & Serene Suffolk

Staying at the 4* Salthouse Harbour Hotel- Suffolk

From timeless seaside towns to archaeological wonders, Suffolk host many treasures and pleasures, making it a worthy addition to any programme.  Our packaged itinerary blends its highlights and hidden gems from the pretty Suffolk coast to Ipswich marina, delightful gardens and the county’s jewel, the atmospheric Anglo-Saxon site of Sutton Hoo.  Our contempary boutique hotel overlooks the beautiful Ipswich waterfront.  Each of the modern bedrooms has been individually designed with a personal touch as well as warm and welcoming tones and contempary furnishings.

Our Itinerary

Day 1   Once your door-to-door service has picked you up, we join our coach and travel to Suffolk with suitable breaks on the way.  We aim to arrive at our hotel with plenty of time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2   Today we enjoy a tour along the picturesque Suffolk coast starting with a visit to Southwold famous for its colourfully painted beach huts and lovely pier before continuing to the village of Thorpness which boasts mock Tudor houses and the fairy-tale folly known as “the house in the clouds”.  We enjoy free time here for lunch before continuing to Aldeburgh which exudes nostalgic seaside charm.

Day 3   This morning we have a guided tour of the world-famous Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo.  The beautiful 255-acre estate is where one of Britain’s greatest archaeological finds was made in 1939.  We discover the story of the amazing 7^th century ship burial of an Anglo Saxon King, view the award-winning exhibition and explore the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber.  (Please note that accessing the burial mounds requires a 10 – 15 minute outdoor level walk, less mobile guests can visit the exhibition, cafe & shop).  This afternoon brings free time to enjoy beautiful Ipswich Marina, which neighbours our hotel.  Perhaps take a stroll to admire the yachts and dip into the shops and cafes fringing the waterfront.

Day 4   A free morning this morning before we travel southwards to visit the Beth Chatto Gardens.  Created from wasteland in the 1960s by plantswoman Beth Chatto OBE, this collection of informal themed gardens illustrates the principle of ‘finding the right place for the right plant’ and include everything from a gravel garden of unirrigated plants to shady woodland garden and serene water garden – all a joy to wander around.

Day 5   Sadly we have to say goodbye.  After a leisurely breakfast, we drive for home stopping off on the way for refreshments before arriving back home and to your door-to-door service which will take you back to your doorsteps.

Facilities

En-suite accommodation

Flat screen TV

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Hospitality tray

Hairdryer

Holiday Includes

Door to door service

All luxury coach travel as listed

4 nights’ accommodation at the Salthouse Harbour Hotel

4 x cooked breakfasts

4 x 3 course choice dinners

Guided tour of Sutton Hoo

Entrance to Beth Chatto Gardens

Services of our experienced crew