Woodbridge Tudor Treat Single Centre
Your stay at the Woodbridge Tudor manor house and luxury country hotel, Seckford Hall , really sets the scene for the historic Suffolk treasures you will explore on this tour. A single centre break, it is ideal for those who want to try out a cycling holiday for the first time, or who fancy mixing gentle cycling with a relaxed stay in a magnificent setting. Our selection of 4 meticulously prepared tours lets you explore castles, coast, marshlands and market towns, estuaries and seaside as the whim takes you. Head for Framlingham Castle where Mary Tudor learnt of her accession or tour market towns or coastal villages where 16th century cottages rub shoulders with more recent neighbours. Read More
England
Any Day
Bed & Breakfast
£368.00
3 Days, 2 Nights
Feb - Nov
Grade 1 (Very Easy)
Overview
This single centre break is an invitation to treat yourself in style and enjoy being only a short pedal away from historic castles, countryside, rivers and coastlines. It is ideal for those who want to try a cycling holiday for the first time or who simply fancy mixing some cycling with a stay in a beautiful Tudor manor house.
Itinerary
From your base at Seckford Hall near Woodbridge, there are 4 excellent circular rides to choose from, taking in some more real Tudor treats and timeless countryside. Enjoy castles, coast, marshlands and market towns, sleepy sheltered river inlets and history around every gentle bend.
Day 1 Arrive & relax
Arrive, relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel
Day 2 Choice of circular rides
Take delivery of bikes. Choice of circular rides.
Mileage: Min 9 Max38
Day 3 Choice of circular rides & depart
Mileage: Min 9 Max 38
You really are free to choose which direction your break takes you on this short holiday.
Our selection of meticulously planned routes cover distances between 9 and 38 miles, to cater both for those first timers who just want a ‘padded saddle of a cycle trip’ and for those more experienced cyclists who would like to get to grips with a little more mileage.
We pride ourselves in ensuring that you experience the best of the area and that you travel the most comfortable distances for you.
Perhaps you’ll consider a river trip through the hauntingly beautiful landscapes around Snape Maltings, from Orford with its 12th century castle keep and mysterious more modern day monuments along the Ness, or maybe along the River Deben at Waldringfield.
There’s a working post mill on the Green, a curtain-wall castle dripping with Tudor tales to tell, and a vineyard for a real taste of Suffolk out at Framlingham . Sutton Hoo, site of the Anglo-Saxon ship burial, boasts a breath-taking array of treasures from a darker era, whereas in the picturesque estate village of Easton, you can come face to flank with living history when you meet the huge local working horses, the famous Suffolk Punch.
We won’t blame you of course, if you just fancy savouring a long relaxing lunch at one of the many inviting riverside pubs that make Suffolk’s coastline so unforgettable. Then again, you may feel that Felixstowe is the place for you for a spot of sea air and come back to base via the foot/cycle ferry over the river mouth.
Who knows, you may just choose to stay a little closer to your temporary Tudor pile and browse the all-too-inviting shops in Woodbridge or take a look at the riverside’s rather unusual tide mill. There’s certainly plenty to explore, however energetic you feel and on this tour, your rest really is up to you.
Dates & Prices
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PRICE INCLUDES
Ensuite accommodation as described with full English breakfast (prices based on two adults sharing)
Hire of hybrid bicycle and ancillary equipment (single pannier and handlebar bag or map holder, pump, basic tools, spare inner tube & puncture repair equipment, helmet if required)
Delivery & collection of bicycles with a full briefing
Local assistance on call (we will attend for puncture repair in Suffolk)
Detailed itinerary with meticulously planned and researched routes following quiet country lanes with a choice of routes available each day (usually recommended, long and short)
Route notes, descriptions and use of good OS mapping (maps available on arrival). We pride ourselves on our detailed level of documentation which includes plenty of top tips for places to visit or for relaxing and sampling the local fare along the way. We send electronic versions of these documents by email approximately two weeks before your stay so you can plan ahead and look forward to your gentle cycling adventure
We have now switched the default navigation system to GPS – in our opinion this is now the most convenient method as it eliminates the need for frequent stops to check the map
- We provide you with access to a premium GPS smartphone navigation app (IOS or Android) and send you links so that you can download all of the route options before you leave home. We will provide a handlebar bracket for your phone if required; it is also recommended that you bring a spare battery/powerbank to make sure that your phone lasts the day
- We can also provide GPS tracks in whatever format if you prefer to load them into your own GPS Unit
- Finally, we can provide a limited number of GPS units with the routes preloaded – this is on a first come first served basis – please let us know as soon as you can if you would like to use one
- We will also provide OS 1:50,000 mapping on arrival as additional support to allow for any impromptu route changes
- Traditional map-based navigation (using marked OS maps) is still available as an alternative at extra cost upon request (at least two weeks in advance)
Please note that the price EXCLUDES
Costs of getting to and from the start point
Accommodation Options
A selected 4 star hotel near Woodbridge with pool and spa facilities and adjacent golf course.
We are pleased to discuss details on request
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