Description
Regency elegance, with sweeping staircases, vast landscaped gardens and interesting history, complete with croquet on the lawn and boules. At Cricket St. Thomas in Somerset, you'll feel 'To the Manor Born' (much of the original TV series was filmed here!). But you're here to relax - so will it be tennis or disc golf, unwinding in the pool or exploring the coast and countryside - or just enjoy the delicious food, fabulous entertainment and facilties in the hotel and grounds. The included excursion to Montacute House near Yeovil was chosen as the film set for Sense & Sensibility as well as The Hounds of the Baskervilles. Sidmouth - a town caught in timeless charm - is also on offer as an optional.
Itinerary
A Somerset Treat!
- 3 or 4 Nights accommodation with breakfast & dinner- Use of facilities- Live entertainment- Visit & Entry to Montacute House Gardens (5 day tour only)
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5 DAY ITINERARY Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, enjoy a scenic drive to Cricket St Thomas to arrive late afternoon. Enjoy 4 nights with breakfast & dinner included.Days 2 - 4 - At leisure with one included excursion & one optional excursionINCLUDED EXCURSIONMontacute House, Montacute SomersetA masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and surrounding garden. Montacute House is one of the few Elizabethan houses in England to still have its compartmentalised garden. From the impressive 'wibbly wobbly' hedges by the Cedar Lawn, to the tropical interior of the Orangery, each area offers something different for you to explore and enjoy, no matter what the season. Shop, café & bookshop. Entry to house & garden included. Time permitting a brief look at Yeovil before returning to the hotel.OPTIONAL EXCURSIONDevons Best Kept Secret - SidmouthA place that is easy to find and hard to leave. Hidden in plain view along the beautiful jurassic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sidmouth is a seaside town like no other. Sitting along an impressive coastline and surrounded by spectacular countryside - Sidmouth allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds. 'A town caught still in a timeless charm' Poet Laureate, John Betjeman, chose those words to describe Sidmouth after being captivated by its beautiful gardens, leisurely walks clean beaches &Regency history.Day 5 - After breakfast your homeward journey commences and, with ample refreshment stops on the way, you will arrive back in your local towns mid evening.***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************4 DAY ITINERARY - January 2025 onlynDay 1 - After joining your holiday coach, enjoy a scenic drive to Cricket St Thomas to arrive late afternoon. Enjoy 3 nights with breakfast & dinner included.Days 2 - 3 - At leisure with one optional excursionOPTIONAL EXCURSIONCapital City of Devon - ExeterFull of character and ancient history, Exeter is still able to offer all the amenities and comforts that would be expected of a modern day city. St Peters Cathedral with its two magnificent towers has been dominating the city's skyline since 1114.Day 4 - After breakfast your homeward journey commences and, with ample refreshment stops on the way, you will arrive back in your local towns mid evening.***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Venue Information
Cricket St Thomas Historic Hotel Adult Only
nnThe scene of much of the famous TV comedy, To The Manor Born, Cricket St. Thomas was also frequently visited by Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. This classic country house is set in splendid parkland, with colourful gardens, lakes, and a unique woodland area. The hotel provides extensive entertainment, including nightly live performances, and excellent dining. nnLift, TV & hospitality tray in all bedrooms.nnnNB: ALL WARNERS ARE NOW CASHLESSnnn