A private experience including 4 nights in Norfolk, England, with access to spectacular private homes and gardens, and ending with 3 nights in London including a guided visit to the Chelsea Flower Show
What to expect
Sample Itinerary
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International Arrivals to London Heathrow
Transfer to The Gunton Arms Hotel (~3 hours)
Lunch en route at a charming country pub
Afternoon free at Gunton Arms for a private stroll
Welcome Dinner at Gunton Arms
This meal is included
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Breakfast at Hotel
Depart for Gunton Park and Church
A rare temple-style church by Robert Adam.
St Andrew's is an eighteenth-century church in the form of a Classical temple, tucked away in the landscaped parkland of Gunton Hall.
The effect of suddenly coming upon a Palladian portico through the trees is dramatic. It was designed by the leading Scottish architect of the 18th century, Robert Adam, whose designs were influential across the world. It is Adam's
only complete church in England.
Visit the town of Cromer for Wandering and Lunch
Famed countrywide for its taste-bud-pleasing local crab, Cromer is a seaside favorite for almost everyone that lives in north and west Norfolk.
We'll take in the local history at Felbrigg Hall, and stroll past the Cromer Parish Church. If you like crab, some of the best you've ever tasted can be found at either the Crab Pot Cafe or The Old Rock Shop Bistro.
A lunch reservation will be made for you, but this meal is not included
Afternoon tour of Mannington Estate, one of Norfolk’s hidden gems. Nestled away in the heart of the countryside sits Mannington Hall, originally built around 1460 for William Lumnor, a connection of a great Norfolk family - the Pastons.
The Hall retains its medieval appearance with castle-like crenelations, gothic windows, a moat and drawbridge. Its facade is constructed from knapped local flint with two turrets standing proud on the South side of the building.
Dinner at a local restaurant
A reservation will be made for you, but this meal is not included
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Breakfast at Hotel
Houghton Hall and Gardens
Morning Tour and Lunch
Constructed in the 1720s for Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall is now the residence of the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, a direct descendant of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family.
Not to be missed is the Sculpture Park, featuring an impressive permanent collection of contemporary sculptures.
Cley-Next-The-Sea
An afternoon wander in this picturesque patch of Norfolk coastline. The area has been protected by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest county Wildlife Trust in Britain.
After a walk to the beach, we will explore the picturesque village, 18th-century windmill, a church and the famous smokehouse.
Dinner at a notable local restaurant
A reservation will be made for you, but this meal is not included
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Breakfast at Hotel
Elsing Hall, House and Garden Tour
Elsing Hall, a moated manor house, was built in about 1470 by the Hastings family. The moat is fully functioning and an arched bridge is the only access to the building.
The house and moat form a perfect setting for the 20 acres of gardens. A particular feature of the gardens is the multitude of old English roses that adorn the walls of the house, the walled garden and many borders. The blooms give off an unforgettable scent when in full bloom.
Lunch in a local restaurant
A lunch reservation will be made for you, but this meal is not included
Afternoon Visit to Silverstone Farm
Tour + Tea
An exciting visit to Silverstone Farm - home of famous garden designer George Carter. Tea with Mr. Carter in the garden following the tour.
Dinner at a notable local restaurant
A reservation will be made for you, but this meal is not included.
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Breakfast at Hotel
Depart Sussex for London
Arrive London and check-in to hotel
Afternoon visit to Liberty of London for a Private "Behind the Scenes" Tour
Enjoy a private, guided tour of this storied retail institution followed by afternoon high tea in Liberty's café, Arthur’s.
You will learn the history of this renowned department store with a "behind the scenes' private tour.
Afterward, enjoy some shopping!
Dinner at a notable local restaurant
A reservation will be made for you, but this meal is not included
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Breakfast at Hotel
Tour of Spencer
10:00am - Depart for Spencer House, a leisurely walk with stops along the way at points of interest. A car transfer can be arranged.
Private tour of Spencer House, built for the 1st Earl Spencer and his wife Georgiana to celebrate their love. It houses the earliest neoclassical room in London.
Lunch at the Saint Jacques, a ~2 min. walk from Spencer House
A reservation will be made for you but this meal is not included
Afternoon free to shop or visit museums
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Chelsea Flower Show
Depart for a Morning visit and tour of the Chelsea Flower Show
Tickets to the Flower Show are included in your tour
Following the Flower Show Tour, we will visit the Chelsea Physic Garden, a hidden gem and London's oldest botanic garden. Established in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries of London, Chelsea Physic Garden is home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible and useful plants.
Lunch at the Physic Garden cafe
Afternoon visit to another hidden gem, the Linley Sambourne House, the Kensington home of Victorian illustrator Linley Sambourne, known for his cartoons in ‘Punch’ magazine.
The house features an interior heavily decorated in a late-Victorian, Aesthetic Movement style, characterized by abundant ornamentation with paintings, Oriental porcelain, furniture, and William Morris wallpaper. The home remains a well-preserved time capsule of the late 19th century, filled with the personal artworks, photographs, and decorative objects of cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, providing a unique glimpse into the life and design trends of the period.
Farewell Dinner
A private 3-course Dinner to celebrate your trip.
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Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Heathrow for International Departures
Itinerary is subject to change