Luxury 7-Day England Road Trip from London to Hastings and Colchester and surrounding area

Your luxury holiday in England begins as soon as you reach the city of London. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in England is London - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering London.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Trafalgar Square. This square is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in London, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121,847 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in London. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in London.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at The Wolseley. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,980 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of London.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Hawksmoor Air Street is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in London, and has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

As your day in London is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in England.

Make your way to The Connaught Bar. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Hawksmoor Seven Dials, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars among 3,084 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 7-day luxury vacation in England and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across England you will continue exploring the city of London. You still have 3 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in London. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Tower Bridge. This attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Borough Market. This attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily London has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in London, make sure to check out Bill's Soho Restaurant. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is Cahoots London. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed London before is The Ivy. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

The Old Bank of England is one of the best bars in London and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

You may also want to check out Rules. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. Rules is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

Alternatively, head out to The Ship & Shovell. The Ship & Shovell has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,465 customers and is a top choice among travelers as well as locals.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in England has plenty more in store for you.

On day 3 of your exciting luxury holiday across England you will continue exploring the city of Westminster. You still have 2 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Westminster. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Hyde Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Buckingham Palace. This attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Westminster has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in Westminster, make sure to check out Berners Tavern. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is The Palomar. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed Westminster before is Smith & Wollensky. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,343 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Social Eating House is one of the best bars in Westminster and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,280 customers.

You may also want to check out Old Shades. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. Old Shades is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Alternatively, head out to American Bar. American Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers and is a top choice among travelers as well as locals.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in England has plenty more in store for you.

On day 4 of your luxury holiday in England, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Brighton and the city of Birling Gap. You’ll stay in Hastings for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Preston Park railway station. This attraction is a railway station and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,317 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Brighton i360. This observation tower and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 13,119 reviews.

The wonderful Royal Pavilion is another popular attraction you can explore on this day of your vacation in Brighton. This well-known attraction, and spectacular palace, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,457 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Brighton is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in England. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of England’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

It’s now time to hit the road again and travel to your next destination, the city of Birling Gap.

Make your way to the incredible National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters in Birling Gap for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,520 visitors.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Hastings.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in England, we recommend you try Brewing Brothers The Imperial, one of the best restaurants in Hastings. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 595 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Ye Olde Pumphouse as one of the top restaurants in the city. Ye Olde Pumphouse is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Hastings is Albion Hastings. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated First In Last Out. This bar is considered one of the best in Hastings and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 579 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Crown. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 926 customers.

Alternatively, go to Stag Inn. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Hastings and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 340 reviews.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in England awaits!

Get ready for day 5 of your luxury vacation in England. On this day of your exciting road trip holiday, you will have the most wonderful time discovering Broomfield and Maidstone. You’ll stay in Colchester for 1 night. Enjoy a flexible travel itinerary and choose how much time you want to spend at each destination.

Start your day with one of travelers’ favorite attractions in Broomfield, the incredible Leeds Castle. This popular attraction is a house museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,372 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see the best attractions, and meet new people at the same time, add a tour or activity to your luxury holiday package in England. As a luxury traveler, you will choose among only the best experiences available to you on this day of your exclusive road trip vacation in Broomfield.

It’s now time to get back on the road and continue to the next destination of your day, the city of Maidstone.

Make your way to the incredible Mote Park for some unforgettable sightseeing in Maidstone. This popular attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,480 visitors.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Colchester. Luxury hotels in Colchester offer fantastic facilities and wonderful rooms. In combination with staff that is generous with both their time and recommendations, you’re guaranteed a pleasant

Stay in Colchester.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in Colchester, Bellapais Steak House & Greek Restaurant. This restaurant offers a fantastic menu and impeccable service, deserving of its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 697 reviews.

Locals also recommend Three Wise Monkeys as one of the best restaurants to have dinner at in Colchester. The Three Wise Monkeys is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,276 customers, including locals as well as travelers.

For a slightly different culinary experience, book a table at Bill's Colchester Restaurant. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,230 customers.

Depending on your plans for tomorrow, you might want to head back to your hotel for some relaxation. If not, this is your chance to take the temperature of Colchester's nightlife.

If you’re not quite ready for bed yet, head off to a popular bar like Turtle Bay Colchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,039 customers.

Another place you could go for some drinks is the top-rated The Castle Inn. Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight. The Castle Inn has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

Alternatively, go to Walkabout - Colchester. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 738 reviews, it’s one worth checking out if you’re in the party mood.

Celebrate another great day of your luxury holiday in England with a toast! Enjoy a good night’s sleep at your lovely hotel and get ready for another fun day to come.

On day 6 of your luxury holiday in England, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Norwich and the city of Duxford. You’ll stay in London for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Norwich Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,640 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Norwich Market. This square and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 9,081 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Norwich is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in England. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of England’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

It’s now time to hit the road again and travel to your next destination, the city of Duxford.

Make your way to the incredible Imperial War Museum Duxford in Duxford for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a military museum and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,041 visitors. Each year, Imperial War Museum Duxford is visited by more than 394,053 travelers.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of London.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in England, we recommend you try Estiatorio Milos, one of the best restaurants in London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,065 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Simpson's in the Strand as one of the top restaurants in the city. Simpson's in the Strand is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated Artesian. This bar is considered one of the best in London and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 657 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Américain. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in England awaits!

Today is the last day of your 7-day luxury holiday in England and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of London before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in England by heading out to the stunning St James's Park. This extraordinary park and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 55,261 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in London.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to London and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in England in your luggage!