Your Herts and Beds Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 82)

94 T he 2020 COVID pandemic not only meant postponed weddings for many, but it also had a huge impact on the travel industry meaning already married couples missed out on their dream honeymoons. With travel restrictions and regulations looking uncertain for the near future at least, why not holiday right here in the UK? Also an eco-friendly option cutting down on those air miles! From the coastal delights of Cornwall to country havens in the Cotswolds you really are spoilt for choice of idyllic locations; whether you want to just relax by the sea or want something a little more adventurous and action-packed Great Britain has something for you! This issue we shine the spotlight on Suffolk, a historic East Anglian county benefiting from a coastline combined with countryside vistas, and known as ‘Constable Country’... With staycations on the rise these retreats are perfect for a post-wedding getaway MADE FOR two HALESWORTH The Dairy at Green Valley Farm is a luxurious, rustic setting boasting original features – truly romantic for post-wedding bliss. There are footpaths leading to the neighbouring village of Laxfield, where couples will find a lovely pub where they can enjoy cold drinks and delicious food. The Suffolk Coast an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a short drive away. Prices start from £648 for four nights during July to August. Prices start from £587 for four nights in September. COLNE VALLEY Brook Lodge is a lavish dog-friendly lodge which is ideal for couples that don’t want to leave their fur-babies at home! Set at the foot of a two-acre private lake, the lodge has its own sunken hot tub on the private veranda, and despite being a romantic country retreat is just a 20-minute drive from Colchester! Less than 30 minutes from the lodge is Flatford Mill, a gorgeous little spot in the Dedham Vale where couples can rent a boat and row themselves along the river. Prices start from £713 for three nights July to September. There are a couple of cheaper weeks in early July which is £597 for three nights.