About Your Trip
23rd March - 27th March 2026
Set off on a captivating escape to Somerset, where enchanting gardens, heritage treasures and luxury leisure await. Your stay at peaceful Warner Cricket St Thomas is the backdrop for a variety of unforgettable excursions: relax in charming Honiton; discover the serene beauty of Tudor‑era Lytes Cary Manor; step inside vintage and modern vehicles at Haynes Motor Museum; wander the tranquilly elegant cloisters and gardens of Forde Abbey and explore the quaint market town of Chard.
What's Included In Your Trip
Trip Itinerary
23rd March - 27th March 2026
Your coach sets off with comfort stops en route. Arrive in time to settle into your beautifully appointed room.
Enjoy a free morning in Honiton, famous for fine lace, independent shops and cafés—perfect for relaxed browsing or a light lunch. Return to the hotel in the afternoon to make the most of its superb facilities: indoor pool, sauna, games room, cinema, gardens and a packed calendar of low‑pressure activities like archery, croquet, or cocktail tasting.
Explore Lytes Cary Manor, an intimate Grade I medieval manor house, set amidst stunning compartmentalised gardens. Then, head to Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, home to over 300 classic cars and motorbikes. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, the vivid “Red Room” of sports cars, interactive trails and a lively outdoor motorland area.
This morning, we visit Forde Abbey, a Grade I-listed former Cistercian monastery reimagined as a stately home within stunning, award-winning gardens. This afternoon, we will discover Chard, a friendly Somerset market town offering independent shops, café culture and a true escape into local life.
After breakfast, board the coach for your homeward journey—comfort stops included.
Your Hotel

Warner Cricket St Thomas
Escape to the elegant Warner Cricket St Thomas Hotel, set in 160 acres of Capability Brown-designed gardens and historic parkland. This luxurious Georgian manor offers refined leisure and estate charm, perfectly blending relaxation and exploration.

