Gardens and Villages Of Suffolk

5 Day - Tour No AB5032


Sudbury was home to Thomas Gainsborough, the famous portrait artist, and where the hotel, steeped in history, is nestled away in the Suffolk countryside.

Key Information

Duration
5 days
Price from
£589.00
OAP Price from
£589.00
Destination
England
Date next
23/06/2025

Included in Cost

  • Coach travel
  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • entrance to Capel Manor Gardens
  • entrance to Gainsborough’s House
  • entrance to Lavenham Guildhall
  • entrance to Helmingham Hall Gardens


     

Itinerary

Day 1 Morning departure to Capel Manor Gardens, a beautiful 30-acre estate with over 60 different styled gardens to admire. You will then continue your journey to Sudbury and the hotel for a four night stay.

Day 2 This morning travel to Flatford, home to the 18th century mill immortalised by John Constable in his painting of The Haywain, Time to take pictures before continuing to Helmingham Hall to enjoy the serenity and tranquillity of the gardens. The traditional herbaceous borders, walled kitchen garden, herb and knot garden along with hybrid musk roses are complimented by a wonderful balance of nature.

Day 3 A visit to Gainsborough’s House, birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, dating around 1500 with many interesting features, garden and collection of his work. Later you will travel to Lavenham, with an included visit to the historic Guildhall, containing exhibitions of local history, farming and woollen trade.

Day 4 Travel to the coastal town of Aldeburgh, with fishing boats pulled up onto the beach and with a charming High Street. Enjoy free time here before travelling along the coast to Southwold and then returning to the hotel.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Hotel

The Mill Hotel Sudbury

Nestled in breath-taking Suffolk countryside, the hotel is a beautifully converted water mill situated on the banks of the picturesque River Stour. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, WiFi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Bar, lounge, restaurant and terrace.

NB: No lift, but there are some ground floor rooms on request

Single room supplement £80

Holiday insurance £36


Available Dates

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Departure Date Tour Reference Days Price (from) Available Seats Pickup Points Coach Seats Rooms  
Mon 23 Jun, 2025 AB5032 1 5 £589.00 10 + Book Now
Mon 18 Aug, 2025 AB5032 2 5 £589.00 10 + Book Now