‘To The Manor Born’ Somerset & Devon Gardens, Cruise & Steam
Self drive to the hotel – 7 nights,
5 July & 20 September 2027 from £1799 per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel
Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine followed by entertainment in the hotel.
Day 2: East Devon’s Secret Garden
Full day escorted coach trip with entrance to Burrow Farm Gardens (Secret Garden), time in Seaton with a ride on the Seaton Tram. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 3: Dartmouth Steam Railway
Full day escorted coach trip including a cruise on the River Dart from Totnes to Dartmouth and a steam train journey to Paignton with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 4: Abbotsbury Gardens, Jurassic Coast Walk & West Bay
Full day escorted coach trip to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and West Bay, the setting for the TV series Broadchurch, with an optional guided coastal walk (approx 2.6 miles) from Abbotsbury Gardens to West Bexington. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 5: Jurassic Coast Cruise & Lyme Regis
Full day coach trip to include cruise from Exmouth along the Jurassic Coast and time in Lyme Regis. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 6: Stourhead & Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum
Full day coach trip to the stunning Stourhead Estate and entry to the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Day 7: Free day at the hotel
Full free day to make the most of the facilities at the hotel. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 8: Depart Hotel
Check out of hotel by 10am
Note: Walking tours, train and boat rides include uneven ground, steps and slopes, and in our opinion are unsuitable for persons with limited mobility requiring use of a walker, a wheelchair and/or a mobility scooter. Order of excursions may be subject to change.
Accommodation
Warner Cricket St Thomas, Somerset
A classic country house hotel where much of the famous TV comedy, To The Manor Born, was filmed. Set in splendid parkland with gardens designed by Capability Brown, lakes and a unique woodland area, this hotel is located near Chard, Somerset. Enjoy comfortable, stylish accommodation great food and all the facilities on offer including the leisure club with pool, steam room, sauna & fitness studio.
All bedrooms have: En-suite bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits.
Standard Room – from £1899pp – These cosy bedrooms come with all the facilities as listed and are located in the Courtyard & Walled Garden buildings on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift.
Signature Room – from £1979pp – all the amenities of the standard room with the added extras as listed under the Signature Experience. Located in the Courtyard & Walled Garden buildings on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. On request, subject to availability.
Royale Room – from £1989pp – Situated in the Walled Garden Building. Contemporary Royale rooms are beautifully furnished with rich and sophisticated decor and also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Historic Room – from £2099pp – Situated in Cricket House and recreate the golden age of decadence. Each room special in its own way with a stunning feature bed, also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Enjoy the Warner Signature Experience…
In addition to what’s included in every room, you’ll also enjoy:
Cosy Chairs with reading lights
Super soft blanket (on request)
Fluffy white robes to use during your stay (on request)
Welcome amenities including:
Soft drinks, still & sparkling water & nibbles
Milk & biscuits to accompany your tea
Drinks Cooler for your refreshments
What Our Customers Say
A good balance of trips and free time, getting back to hotel with time in hand before dinner. Tour Manager very helpful with good information. The driver pickup at Nice Airport gave us good information on spots to go etc - very valuable as it was our first visit to the city. Read more “Italian Riviera”
All travel arrangements were good and the hotel was excellent, the tour manager was excellent and very helpful, the resort was lovely. Read more “Riviera of Flowers”
We liked everything about the holiday - Locations, Hotel, Excursions, Free days & tour manager. Read more “Riviera of Flowers 2017”
