Cricket St Thomas
WARNER BREAK – 5 days
The elegant charms of Cricket St. Thomas once graced TV’s ”To the Manor Born”, after playing host to nearly two centuries of landed gentry, including Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. Cricket St. Thomas is close to all the delights of the heritage coastline at Lyme Regis, famous for its fossils and the setting of The French Lieutenant’s Woman.
Cricket St.Thomas Hotel – Tel: 01460 30111
Nestled deep in the heart of the Somerset countryside, this Grade II listed building is a perfect example of an English country manor house. What’s included:
• FREE Insurance
• All rooms have private facilities, television, telephone, hairdryer and complimentary tea/coffee
• Buffet style breakfast
• Lunch snacks available daily
• Buffet style evening meal ~ carvery
• Entertainment
• Indoor pool/solarium
• Outdoor activities including tennis
• Lift serving all floors in main building
• Porterage
Itinerary
Day 1: Leisurely outward journey to Cricket St Thomas spending four nights at Cricket St Thomas Hotel arriving late afternoon.
Day 2: Sidmouth & Seaton. We travel through the Blackdown Hills to the fashionable Victorian resort of Sidmouth for our first stop. Our second port of call is Seaton where time will be available to ride on the restored tramway if you wish. Return up the beautiful Axe Valley.
Day 3: Day of leisure in Cricket St Thomas
Day 4: Bridport. Enjoy the Dorset countryside as we travel to pretty Bridport, seen regularly on screen as local town to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage. We’ll also make the short journey to West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast.
Day 5: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey arriving late afternoon.