Holkham Hall & Rutland Water Cruise

HOLKHAM HALL & RUTLAND WATER CRUISE

 

31 May – 4 June 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £659

 

Discover the beauty of England on this delightful tour combining stately grandeur, historic cities, and scenic cruising.

 

Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Holkham Hall & Gardens, one of the finest Palladian houses in the country, set within stunning parkland on the North Norfolk coast. Explore the elegant interiors, beautiful gardens, and charming estate surroundings at your leisure.

 

Spend time in the historic city of Norwich, famous for its stunning cathedral, cobbled streets, independent shops, and rich heritage. There will also be an opportunity to visit the picturesque Georgian town of Stamford, renowned for its beautiful stone buildings and traditional English character.

 

Completing this wonderful break is a relaxing cruise on Rutland Water, where you can sit back and enjoy the peaceful scenery and wildlife on one of Europe’s largest man-made lakes.

 

A perfect combination of history, culture, and scenic beauty awaits on this memorable getaway.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Explore the magnificent Holkham Hall, one of England’s finest stately homes

· Discover the historic city of Norwich with its rich medieval heritage

· Visit the picturesque town of Stamford, famed for its beautiful stone buildings

· Relax aboard a scenic cruise on beautiful Rutland Water.

 

(31) DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Kings Lynn arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

(1) DAY TWO – Holkham Hall & Gardens

This morning we make the journey to the coastal town of Holkham to visit Holkham Hall & Gardens. A magnificent 18th-century stately home. Designed in the Palladian style by architect William Kent for Thomas Coke, the 1st Earl of Leicester, the house is one of the finest examples of this classical architectural form in Britain.

 

 After the tour we have time to browse the estate shop and grab a bite to eat in the café. Before we drive the short distance through the estate to visit the large walled Garden that offers an stunning array of flowers, fruit and vegetables. An impressive display of Georgian and Victorian greenhouses, including a vineyard.

 

(2) DAY THREE – Norwich

After breakfast we head into Norwich City Centre for free time at leisure to explore. Take in the sights, enjoy some retail therapy or relax and watch the world go by. A visit to the cathedral is a must along with cobbled Elm Hill and the Castle Mall shopping complex. We have time for lunch and to explore before returning to the hotel for dinner.

 

(3) DAY FOUR – Stamford and Rutland Water Cruise

Today we journey West to the historic town of Stamford. Famous for its beautiful stone buildings and old-world charm. With roots going back to Roman times. Enjoy free time at leisure exploring the medieval streets home to a variety of independent stores and cafes. Later, we travel the short distance to Rutland Water to enjoy a relaxing cruise on the ‘Rutland Belle’ to round off the day.

 

(4) DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Holkham Hall & Gardens

Rutland Water Cruise.

 

THE DUKES HEAD HOTEL,  KING’S LYNN

With its striking powder-blue façade and timeless Georgian elegance, The Duke's Head proudly overlooks King’s Lynn’s historic Tuesday Market Place. It's a setting as vibrant as the market stalls that have thrived here for generations. All Rooms are en-suite and come with complimentary WiFi, desk area, TV and tea/coffee making facilities

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Holkham Hall & Gardens

Rutland Water Cruise.

 

THE DUKES HEAD HOTEL,  KING’S LYNN

With its striking powder-blue façade and timeless Georgian elegance, The Duke's Head proudly overlooks King’s Lynn’s historic Tuesday Market Place. It's a setting as vibrant as the market stalls that have thrived here for generations. All Rooms are en-suite and come with complimentary WiFi, desk area, TV and tea/coffee making facilities

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wifi
Gym
Swimming Pool
Golf Course

 

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS		SUPPLEMENT
5	31 MAY – 4 JUN 2027	MONDAY	£659		£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE				£38

 

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

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