Spend a long weekend discovering ancient villages, remote fens and fields touring the lovely counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Visit the north Norfolk coast, and the broads before heading down to Suffolk and the coastal towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh, and then inland to the pretty town of Lavenham.
Accommodation
Spend the first two nights in the well-renowned Hoste Arms in Burnham Market, on the north Norfolk coast. The Hoste Arms has won nearly every prize going and it is a luxurious place with stylish decor, sofas to sink into, log fires and an art gallery. The food is fantastic - “modern British with Pacific Rim influences”.
The second hotel, for one night, is the equally delightful Crown at Bildeston in Suffolk. It is an original, 15th century, timber-framed public house, now completely refurbished to make a stunning hotel, restaurant and bar, yet without loosing its core character. There are just ten truly stunning en-suite rooms.
Itinerary
June 29th
Make your way to Burnham Market on the north Norfolk coast to stay at the Hoste Arms for two nights. ‘The Burnhams’ with a chance to visit the birthplace of Admiral Lord Nelson. The sleepy creeks and backwaters of Burnham Overy Staithe give you a real feel for the haunting Norfolk Coast. A stroll around the town and browsing in the gorgeous shos is not to be missed. Join your fellow tour participants for drinks in the bar before dinner (not included), which will be in a private dining area.
June 30th
Spend the day on a wonderful scenic drive along the coast, visiting the pretty village of Brancaster and the magnificent Sandringham. For steam enthusiasts take the chance to see the Thursford Collection a few miles inland. You may like to continue on to visit the Palladian style mansion of Holkham Hall or the beautiful wild expanse of Holkham Bay.
July 1st
Drive to the Norfolk Broads and see what makes it such an attractive destination. Continue on to the Suffolk coast and discover the lovely towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. Visit the delightful Snape Maltings and then continue onto Orford, with its impressive castle keep, quaint quayside and boat trips, and Shingle Street, a quiet spot where the River Ore meets the sea.
Head north through the lanes to Framlingham and its fantastic 12th century castle, before continuing onto Debenham, a pretty village with its overhanging houses and antique shops, then on to Saxtead Green. Here you can visit the beautifully restored 18th century post mill and, perhaps, take refreshment at the inn nearby. A detour to one of the vineyards in the area is well worth the visit. Then travel through Easton, home of what was, at one time, the longest ‘crinkle-crankle’ wall in the world. You can visit Easton Farm Park a model farm with a unique Victorian dairy, walk through the gardens surrounding the fine, Elizabethan Helmingham Hall, perhaps stopping for a cream tea. Continue on to Bildeston to stay at the charming Crown Hotel.
July 2nd
Head west and explore Lavenham, the most spectacular of wool towns, famed for its unique collection of timber-framed buildings. The appearance of the town has changed little over the years: half-timbered houses lean crazily over the narrow streets, whilst the Guildhall (built in 1529) is perhaps the town´s most prominent feature.
The tour ends in Bury St Edmunds, one of the country’s best market towns.
Details
Dates:
Start: 29th June 2007
End: 02nd July 2007
Duration: 4 days
Price:
£395 per person - based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
What’s included
- Three nights luxury accommodation
- Full English breakfast each morning
- Tour book - includes a brief history of the region, maps and directions, and a detailed account of everything there is to do, see and visit each day.
- UK road atlas
What’s not included
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- All meals except breakfast, which is included
- Drinks are extra to accommodate individual preferences
- We recommend each vehicle has breakdown cover
Requirements
The East Anglia Tour is open to classic, vintage and sports cars of any age. However, the most important requirement is that you take pleasure in motoring through fabulous scenery, deserving of the vehicles we love, relish character hotels and enjoy the company of like-minded travellers.
Booking
Apart from our scheduled, escorted group tours, none of our itineraries are set in stone - after all, this is your holiday - so we can fine-tune any aspect of these tours to meet your wishes. Any of our escorted tours may also be taken as a private, independent tour, at a time to suit you.
We work closely with a number of classic and spots car hire companies across the UK, Europe, and beyond, so we can arrange your car hire for you , too. Please contact us for futher details and the cars we have available.
