Stay & Sail: Milsom Hotels
Are you looking for a day out, something romantic, luxurious or fun? Join us at on one of our luxury yachts for an unforgettable experience. This is your chance to relax with great food and enjoy beautiful scenery on board one of our stylish yachts.



Choose to stay at either Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, a luxurious boutique hotel situated in stunning grounds near Ipswich, Suffolk or The Pier in Harwich, a historic buildingoverlooking the water with beautiful views over the harbour.
Option 1: Kesgrave Hall
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a luxurious boutique hotel situated in stunning grounds near Ipswich, Suffolk; a relaxing stay here will prove to be the perfect combination after your sailing experience, cruising the Rivers Orwell/Stour and sailing the local coast.
Our price of just £310 per person* includes:
- A full day sail with a qualified skipper
- Refreshments, including coffee & pastries, a buffet lunch and cream tea onboard the yacht
- A glass or two of something special on the return sail
- All weather clothing
- Two night’s bed and breakfast accomodation
* Prices are based on double occupancy in best available room.
Option 2: The Pier, Harwich
The Pier Hotel is located in two historic buildings that stand proudly on the quay side of old Harwich overlooking the water with beautiful views over the harbour. The hotel consists of 14 bedrooms and two celebrated seafood restaurants.
Our price of just £320 per person* includes:
- Return travel between Harwich and Ipswich via the Mayflower railway line
- A full day sail with a qualified skipper
- Refreshments, including coffee & pastries, a buffet lunch and cream tea onboard the yacht
- A glass or two of something special on the return sail
- All weather clothing
- Two night’s bed and breakfast accommodation
* Prices are based on double occupancy in best available room.
Scheduled dates
During the Spring & Summer seasons, hotel stay & sail packages are run in conjunction with our scheduled sailing dates as follows:
**Please note that due to the current situtaion with regard to COVID-19 our leisure sailing schedule has been temporarily suspended.**
March 2020 | April 2020 | May 2020 | June 2020 | July 2020 | August 2020 | September 2020 |
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28th Saturday | 18th Saturday | 2nd Saturday | 6th Saturday | 4th Saturday | 8th Saturday | 19th Saturday |
20th Saturday | 18th Saturday | |||||
If you would like to know more, please do get in touch so we can discuss your requirements in more detail and create a package to suit your needs For one night packages, please contact us for prices and availability.
Optional Upgrades
Upgrades are available on all our packages and services* including:~ room upgrades, menu upgrades, wine and champagne, dinner ashore with our partner restaurants.
*Subject to availability
A full safety briefing will take place before the boat sets sail.
All equipment and clothing will be provided.
Viking Mariners hold full marine and public liability insurance for all clients whilst on the sail/cruise.
A minimum of 6 people required for vessel to sail.