This tour is packed with awardwinning experiences and must-see gems surrounded by the big skies of North Norfolk.
Day 1 MONDAY We travel to East Anglia making a stop for lunch en-route before arriving at our hotel.
Day 2 TUESDAY Today we visit Houghton Hall - one of the finest Palladian Houses in this country, built in the 1720s, for Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister. We have a private tour with the head gardener which takes in the award-winning 5-acre walled garden which includes a spectacular double-sided herbaceous border, a formal rose parterre, a Mediterranean garden and much more. Later we visit the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton.
Day 3 WEDNESDAY Today we have an included visit to The Sandringham Estate. This grade II listed building is set in some 24 hectares of stunning gardens and is probably the most famous stately home in Norfolk. We return to Kings Lynn to Whatahoot Distillery for an included light lunch followed by a distillery tour and tasting.
Day 4 THURSDAY This morning we make our way to Sheringham where we board the North Norfolk Railway for a return journey to Holt. Next, we continue to Blakeney for a 1-hour cruise with commentary along the National Trust nature reserve, where we have an opportunity to get 'up close and personal' to the resident grey seal and common seal colonies without causing a disturbance.
Day 5 FRIDAY We depart the hotel after breakfast, making comfort stops en-route. Arriving back in our local area late afternoon.
Located just four miles from King's Lynn town centre, the hotel has evolved from a working farm into the stylish, character-filled accommodation you see today. 79 bedrooms, a number having patios leading into the walled garden. All rooms have TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Next door is The Farmers Arms, a traditional country pub. Leisure facilities include indoor pool, sauna, gym & spa. No lift but ground floor rooms are available.
