‘To The Manor Born’ Somerset & Devon Explorer
Self drive to the hotel – 5 days, June & September 2023, from £869 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 & Jurassic Coast Cruise
Full day escorted coach trip with entrance to Burrow Farm Gardens (Secret Garden) and a cruise from Exmouth along the Jurassic Coast. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 3: Lyme Regis, Seaton Tram & Forde Abbey & Gardens
Full day coach trip to Lyme Regis, a ride on the Seaton Tram and a visit to Forde Abbey & Gardens. 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 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: Depart Hotel
Check out of hotel by 10am
Note: Order of excursions may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
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 £869pp – 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 £909pp – 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 £919pp – 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 £969pp – 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.
Signature Experience extras..
• A cosy lightweight duvet • A duo of soft and firm pillows – more choice with a pillow menu (on request) • Super soft blanket (on request) • Fluffy white robes to use during your stay
Temple Spa toiletries
• Good Hair Day shampoo • In Good Condition conditioner • La La Lagoon aromatic bath & shower gel • Be Still calming body balm • Keep Calm aromatic cleaning soap
Mini fridge with..
• Fresh milk • One bottle of still and one bottle of sparkling water • Frobisher’s fruit juices • Sweet and savoury nibbles
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”
