Potters Resorts Five Lakes fully inclusive
Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 04 June 2027
£840pp Single supplement £100
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Why stay at Potters Five Lakes? Adults only, five star and the UK’s only fully inclusive resorts. Say no more! Fully inclusive with Potters means superb British fare four times during each full day of your break – that’s breakfast, a 3-course lunch and dinner, and a late-night dish with no bills! Relax with a drink, knowing that you won’t have to spend a penny! From coffee to Campari you’re covered. Leap into a huge choice of indoor and outdoor sports, activities and new experiences with their Get Active Programme – you might find yourself a new hobby! There’s daytime and evening entertainment live from state-of-the-art theatres, think West End quality shows, without West End prices, with a different production each night. And after an active day of entertainment and activities you can recharge in comfortable and stylish accommodation where a dreamy night’s sleep awaits. View a sample leisure programme and a sample drinks menu to give you a taste of what to expect.
Room options. Hotel/Village Premier included within the price • Hotel/Village Premier Plus available with a £40pp supplement • Hotel Deluxe available with a £40pp supplement • Limited single rooms available with a £100 supplement. Please see the Hotel tab for more info.
Why book with Shaws? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. In 2025 passengers rated our holidays 4.7/5 for value for money and we've earned the same 4.7/5 star rating on Google reviews. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism. Our friendly booking team and highly-rated tour drivers are ready to welcome you.
What do customers say? "Wow, what a place. A must attend for all. So much to do, the team were amazing" [Potters guest] • "Love the way Shaws add interesting ports of call on the journeys" [Shaws customer]
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Tour code: A3545
Monday
Enjoy a leisurely Bank Holiday mooch around one of Suffolk’s most delightful spots – Lavenham, widely considered Britain’s best preserved medieval village with over 300 listed buildings. The pastel-coloured, timber-framed homes, boutiques, cafes and pubs that line the narrow streets are a pretty reminder of the town's rich Tudor past. We aim to arrive at Five Lakes just in time for the start of your all inclusive package, which begins at 3pm. Will you start your holiday with a refreshing drink in the bar, or get active with the huge variety of leisure options?
Tuesday
This morning, we’ve arranged an optional excursion to one of Essex’s oldest towns – Maldon, on market day. Wander past historic buildings filled with tempting boutiques on Market Hill and the High Street, watch sail boats bobbing calmly in Hythe Quay and enjoy a spring stroll through Promenade Park on the sloping banks of the River Blackwater. You’ll be back in time for your all-inclusive lunch and afternoon leisure – anything from air rifles to line dancing could be on the agenda!
Wednesday
This morning, will you choose to take our optional excursion to Britain’s first city and former Roman capital – Colchester? Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and a visit is now better than ever with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure (entry fee applies). It’s free entry to Firstsite – a spectacularly designed gallery housing impressive artworks and even a Roman mosaic. It’s market day in town and with a wealth of shops along the High Street you’ll be spoilt for choice. You’ll be back in time for your all-inclusive lunch and afternoon leisure, anything from row boats to salsa could be on offer!
Thursday
Spend a full day at leisure, making the most of this fully inclusive resort. Anything from from archery to hand jive could be on the activity schedule!
Friday
After a leisurely 10am checkout it’s time to begin the journey home, but the holiday doesn’t end here. We couldn’t pass by the nearby Tiptree Jam Shop & Museum without popping in. Discover how the art of preserve-making has advanced over the years in the museum and perhaps take home something sweet from the tempting shop. Continue to the timeless resort of Southwold on the Suffolk coast, one of our all-time favourite destinations. The restored 623m long pier offers peaceful views out to sea and back towards the colourful beach huts and historical town - it’s a great spot to enjoy a cooling summer drink. Look out for Tim Hunkin’s famous Water Clock that’s bound to give you a giggle as the hour strikes.
- Four-night stay with a choice of accommodation (from £840-£880pp)
- Four meals per day (breakfast, a three course lunch and dinner, plus a late night dish)
- All inclusive drinks (supplement for some brands)
- Get Active Programme (including indoor and outdoor activities)
- Daytime and evening entertainment
- Visits to Lavenham, the Tiptree Jam Museum & Southwold
- Optional excursions to Maldon and Colchester
- Porterage
- All travel (including home collection*)
- International Passenger Protection
- Reserved coach seat (of your choice)
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow control
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- HALF PRICE HOLIDAY DEPOSITS! Just £25pp when you book by 30.09.26 (balance due 8 weeks prior)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- SAVE £10pp by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- *Providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham, Guyhirn, March, Chatteris, Wayboys, Wood Walton and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
- We’re pleased to offer home collection from the Welwyn area following our successful partnership with Reg’s Coaches. Departures from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Codicote, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hatfield, Stevenage and many of the nearby villages incur a small supplement of £30pp. We’re happy to pick up outside these areas, please enquire
Potters Resorts Five Lakes, Essex 
- Set within 330 acres of stunning landscape, just a stone’s throw from the Blackwater Estuary National Nature Reserve
- The UK's only fully inclusive resorts
- Multi-million pound investment in the facilities since 2022
- Choice of peaceful village rooms within the grounds (just a short walk from the main resort) or hotel rooms near the central facilities
- 'Village/Hotel Premier' rooms feature an en-suite bathroom, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, drinks cooler, complimentary toiletries and towels - INCLUDED WITHIN THE PRICE
- 'Village/Hotel Premier Plus' rooms are as per Premier but the Village rooms feature either a patio or countryside view and the Hotel rooms feature views over the Lakes Golf Course - SUPPLEMENT OF £40PP
- 'Hotel Deluxe Rooms' are as per Premier but feature a cosy seating area - SUPPLEMENT OF £40PP
- Stunning sunsets from the Lake View Lounge
- Delicious meals in The Eden Restaurant
- Outstanding stage productions in The Glade Theatre
- A social atmosphere in The Garden Bar & Lounge
- 9 hole Par-3 Golf on The Lakes Golf Course
- Total relaxation in the Spa (treatment charges apply)
- Indoor sports include badminton, darts, bowls and more
- Outdoor activities include archery, laser clay shooing, pickleball and more
- Free WiFi throughout (strength varies)
ACCESS: Accommodation within or close to the main resort building is in greatest demand so please let us know if this is a requirement due to medical conditions. The walk from the main resort to the Village accommodation is approximately 84m to the first block and 222m to the fifth block. Village rooms have walk-in showers (10 inch step) and about half of the Hotel rooms have walk-in showers (5 inch step)