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England Retreat: Suffolk

England Retreat: Suffolk

From $ 765 AUD

Description

There is something good for the soul about reconnecting with nature and unwinding in the country. Maybe it’s the crisp country air, the hearty food or the friendly locals? Whatever it may be, this three-day retreat in Suffolk will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Your base is a sustainable farm, where you’ll indulge in homemade food sourced from the land you’re staying on. Work up an appetite exploring the meadows and walking trails in the area and indulging in award-winning local wines. When the evening comes, there’s nothing left to do but lounge around the campfire, toasting marshmallows and gazing up at the stars.

Trip Name
England Retreat: Suffolk
Last Updated
2020-09-13
Days
3
Capacity
10
Highlights
  • Stay on a sustainable farm in the heart of Suffolk’s countryside, where you’ll enjoy locally sourced meals cooked on your campfire.
  • Enjoy a tour and wine tastings at an award-winning English vineyard.
  • Explore the walking trails of the quaint Suffolk countryside, keeping an eye out for local wildlife.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It is important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary seasonally to ensure our travellers have the best experience. Your tour leader will keep you up to date with any such changes once on tour. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your leader know you are interested in the Group Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and leaders are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk. MUSEUM VISITS & OPENING TIMES Please note that many sights, attractions and museums are closed on Mondays (and sometimes even Tuesdays). We recommend you carefully consider which sites and museums you are going to want to visit and that you do some research and make your reservations in advance where required/possible.

Day 1 - Suffolk / Halesworth
Welcome to Suffolk! Today you can check into your accommodation at 3 pm, a sustainable farm in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, that’s the perfect base for some time out. After joining up with your local host and fellow travellers for a short welcome meeting, you’ll head out for a guided walk in the local area, before returning to the farm for the evening. Tonight, you’ll enjoy wood fired pizzas and salads made with sustainable ingredients sourced from the farm itself and surrounding areas. Sit around the campfire as the sun sets and enjoy dinner and maybe a bottle of wine from a nearby vineyard or a local beer. As it gets dark, you’ll hear owls hooting and can watch the swallows swooping in the meadow nearby – a true picture of the English countryside.
Day 2 - Suffolk / Halesworth
This morning, you’ll be treated to a breakfast hamper of house-made fare, before heading out for a walk through the picturesque countryside to a nearby vineyard. On arrival at this award-winning vineyard you’ll be given a tour and, of course, the opportunity to taste a range of their local wines. If they take your fancy, you’ll be able to buy some bottles from the cellar door, before walking back to the farm. If the walk helped you work up at appetite, your host will be able to recommend a cosy, local pub nearby where you might like to treat yourself to a hot lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring the area, or perhaps indulging in a few more pints at the pub, before heading back to the farm for an included dinner, cooked over the campfire. If the weather permits, a guided night nature walk will be on the cards after dinner, or if you’d prefer to relax, stargazing is another option. Round out the evening as any good camper would, with a supper of toasted marshmallows.
Day 3 - Suffolk / Halesworth
This morning, after your included breakfast you'll have free time to enjoy a stroll on many of the popular walking trails in the area, or just relax on the farm before checking out at 11 am. Today, you have the option to join a local brewery tour, where you’ll learn how the beer is made and get to enjoy a few tastings. You may also want to indulge in lunch at the brewery as a final meal with your group, before your Suffolk retreat comes to an end.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
12-10-202014-10-2020AUD $ 765-

Accommodation

Glamping style yurts (2 nights)

Transport

On foot

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