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Cricket St. Thomas Hotel
A regency country mansion in 160 acres of gardens
Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DD Reception Number: 01460 30111
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 venues, including The Granary which is set in a pretty walled garden.
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Events not to be missed!
There is so much going on at Cricket St Thomas, so we thought we would put together a list of events we really don't want you to miss:
- April 2018 - Forde Abbey & Gardens Open - A garden is never the finished article, but more like a chapter that is constantly being written, re-written and edited to shape the flow and style of the narrative. It has slowly evolved over 900 years to reflect the lifestyle and taste of each generation living here.
- April 2018 onwards - Tours at Perry's Cider Mill - They've been making award winning craft ciders since 1920 when William Churchill acquired the family farm and started making cider as a side line to his blacksmiths business.
- 20 - 22 April 2018 - 2-night 80s Festival- starring the amazing T'Pau, Jayne middleton as Annie Lennox, 19Eighties Band and more | Book now
- 28 April 2018 - Yeovil Town Criers’ Competition
- 28 - 30 April 2018 - Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
- 17 - 19 May 2018 -Devon Country Show - The Devon County Show is one of the South West’s most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming, food and rural life.
- 30 May -2 June 2018 - Royal Bath and west Show at the Bath and West Showground
- 10 - 16 June 2018 - Bridport Food and Beer Festival
- 23 June 2018 - Chesil Rocks
- 27 July - 3 August 2018 - Lifeboat Week Lyme Regis
- 31 August - 2 September 2018 - Lyme Regis Folk Festival
- 1 & 2 September 2018 - Dorset County Show
- 8 & 9 September 2018 - Food Rocks Festival
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8 June 2018
3-night weekend break - Big Night LIVE starring Victor Michael & The Three Sopranos - bringing Musical Theatre, Opera and contemporary music together, plus music from singer songwriter Max Hutton
29 June 2018
3-night weekend break - Big Night LIVE starring the giants among the legends of Soul & Motown, Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, plus entertainment from Max Hutton
Close6 July 2018
3-night weekend break - LIVELY AND LATE Drinks Inclusive Top Tribute Party with The Typically Tina Show - a highly energetic, dynamic tribute to Tina Turner, accompanied by a powerful band and dancers
Cricket in the community
Warner Gardener's joined forces to create a garden haven
Find out more about this incredible story
Afternoon tea on the terrace
Enjoy the show in our fabulous theatre
Relaxed dining in The Granary
Acres of grounds and gardens to explore
Games to enjoy at your leisure
Rooms to enjoy at Cricket St Thomas Hotel
Word has it that the comfier your bed, the better your dreams, right? Well, you’re in luck. We serve up a home-from-home ambience with lots of personal touches. All that’s left is for you to provide the sweetest of dreams.
Cricket St Thomas rooms are situated in either the main house, Courtyard area or The Walled Garden. Courtyard rooms are located in the main building and Walled Garden rooms are situated in a quieter, tranquil part of the hotel. The walk to the main building is under a covered walkway, apart from a short stretch outdoors past our lovely listed church.
Dining with us
We have two restaurants here, The Granary restaurant perfect for those who choose to stay in the walled garden area of accommodation, or our Tree Tops restaurant, with its light and airy atmosphere.
Live shows
Here at Cricket St Thomas we are proud to offer a wide variety of daytime and evening entertainment to make your stay with us even more special. Whether you come for the beautiful sounds or the positively hilarious comedy, the entertainment is set to enhance your already fantastic experience.
My Warner Table Availability
Look before you book
Enjoy a leisurely dinner knowing that your seats are reserved for the evening entertainment. With My Warner Table you can book a zone and keep the same table for the whole of your stay. Why not check the availability of our zones before you book? Want to know more about My Warner Table? Click here
Things to do
Pick up a croquet mallet, or play lord and lady of the manor with an afternoon tea. Or of course, you could just stroll through our magnificent lakes and gardens, play a game of tennis, take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to some TLC in our leisure club.
Leisure Club
Visit our leisure centre where you can swim a couple of lengths in our indoor heated swimming pool or pamper yourself with a visit to our health and beauty salon.
Leisure Club included with your stay:
- Indoor heated swimming pool (towels provided)
- Steam room and Sauna
- Fully equipped fitness studio
Beauty Treatments at our Day Spa
Whilst you're away we know that having a break is to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax! Why not treat yourself to one of two of our new beauty treatments, from making you feel good to completely recharging your batteries - we have everything covered!
Where we are and how to find us
Less than an hour from Exeter, Cricket St. Thomas is cradled in a valley, right in the middle of a beautifully archetypal West Country scene.
Our location
Directions
Cricket St Thomas Hotel
Chard
Somerset
TA20 4DD
01460 30111
Directions by car
From the M5
- Exit the M5 at Junction 25 and take the A358 to Chard
- Follow the A30 Eastwards towards Crewkerne and Yeovil. Follow this road for approximately 3 miles
- Cricket St. Thomas Hotel is on the right, immediately after the B3167 turning to Axminster
From the M3
- Exit the M3 at Junction 8 and take the A303 to South Petherton. After Ilchester take the exit marked A356 to Crewkerne
- After Crewkerne take the A30 towards Chard
- Cricket St. Thomas Hotel is approximately 5 miles west of Crewkerne on the left
Local bus service
The nearest National Express Bus Stop is located in Taunton, which is approximately 25-30 minutes away
Local taxi services
Woods: 07729563033
Gem: 01460 221123
Local train station: Crewkerne or Axminster
Contact Virgin Trains Tel: 0845 7 222 333
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