Warners Cricket St Thomas
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TCRU8505
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
Adult Only
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Fabulous Excursions
Adult OnlyDay 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 excursion
INCLUDED EXCURSION
Montacute House, Montacute Somerset
A 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 EXCURSION:
Devons Best Kept Secret – Sidmouth
A 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.
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Accommodation
Cricket St Thomas Historic Hotel Adult Only
The 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.
Lift, TV & hospitality tray in all bedrooms.
NB: ALL WARNERS ARE NOW CASHLESS