With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

Suffolk - Tranquil Villages & Coast

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Guided tour of Suffolk villages
Visits to Sudbury, Lavenham and Aldeburgh
Admission to Lavenham Guildhall
Cruise along the River Waveney
Admission to Beth Chatto Gardens
Visits to East Bergholt and Dedham
Visit to Tiptree Jam Shop, Tea Room & Museum
Visit to Colchester on return journey
Access to all leisure facilities at the hotel

Day 1 - Monday

Travel to hotel & Visit Tiptree Jam Shop & Museum
We set off after completing our pick ups and make our way toward Suffolk to our hotel. On route, we visit Tiptree Jam Shop, Tea Room & Museum.

Day 2 - Tuesday

Tuesday: Guided tour of Suffolk Villages
Today, we enjoy a guided tour of Suffolks pastel-coloured towns and villages, whose timber-framed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique. Visit Sudbury, home to Gainsborough's attractive townhouse which is now the birthplace museum and gallery of Thomas Gainsborough, one of Britain's greatest painters. We also visit Long Melford and Lavenham, where we visit the historic Guildhall. Our guide will make appropriate arrangements for suitable lunch and comfort stops, but please note that lunch is not included.

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Day 3 - Wednesday

Wednesday: Aldeburgh & Waveney Cruise
Today we explore Suffolks Heritage Coast and the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, with its unspoilt beach dotted with fishermen's huts and charming historic high street. This afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cruise along the beautiful and scenic Waveney River.

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Day 4 - Thursday

East Bergholt & Dedham and Beth Chatto Gardens
Be inspired and enjoy a slower pace of life, with visits to nearby Dedham and East bergholt. This afternoon we visit Beth Chatto Gardens.

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Day 5 - Friday

Sadly, its time to head home. We stop in Colchester on route. Officially Britain's oldest recorded town, home to Roman remains, a huge Norman Castle keep and timber-framed cottages, there is a lot to see. Spend a few hours exploring before departing after lunch and continuing on home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

UFFORD PARK HOTEL

4 star

Set in 120 acres of stunning historic parkland and surrounded by beautifully peaceful countryside, Ufford Park Resort is the perfect base for our stay. The hotel boasts elegant and modern accomodation, an award-winning golf course, Suffolk's only two-tiered driving range, a day spa, an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym. All recently refurbished en-suite bedrooms come equipped with complimentary toiletries, LCD television, hairdryer and a tea/coffee tray.

There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

There is a lift to the first and second floor bedrooms

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bluebell Hill Commuter St	Bluebell Hill Commuter Stop CAR PARK CLOSED * * NO PARKING**
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco gargae on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden bus stop (Jet)	Chattenden Bus stop nr Jet garage Outbound
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Casinos	Rochester Opposite Casinos Bus Stop
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets