Cricket St. Thomas Hotel
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.
At a glance
- Beautiful house and gardens
- Grounds designed by Capability Brown
- Featured in the BBC series ‘To the Manor Born'
- Restaurant serving delicious breakfast and evening meals
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor pool, sauna and steam room
- Free parking on site
Can’t-miss highlights
The pick of the best visiting acts, festivals, tributes, comedy and Star Breaks
A classic country house in Somerset
Explore the beautiful grounds surrounding our hotel
Access to our leisure facilities is included with every stay
Relax in one of our beautifully historic lounges
Nightly live shows included with every Dinner, Bed & Breakfast break
Discover a huge range of things to do, including bowls and archery
Our rooms
In every room, we’ve maxed up the warm and welcoming factor to give you nothing short of a great night’s sleep. You'll find nice-to-have amenities including free Wi-Fi, towels, a TV, hairdryer, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee-making facilities with biscuits.
Standard room
In these fantastic value rooms you’ll find everything you could want for a blissful night’s sleep. Comfort and a wide range of amenities are key here to put you properly at ease
Signature room
A special retreat. These rooms are the dream ticket if you're longing for a comfy bed, super-soft duvet and too-many-to-mention extra little touches
Contemporary Royale room
Each of these rooms is beautifully furnished with rich and sophisticated decor. We’re convinced that pure, unadulterated luxury doesn’t get much better than this
Historic room
In our Historic rooms we’ve recreated a golden age of decadence. Each room is special in it's own way and many come with a stunning feature bedAll room imagery shown is a representation of these room grades only. Style, size and decor will vary by room and by location.
A love for great British food
An evening menu and breakfast in The Tree Tops is included with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, plus a cooked or continental start to the day for guests on a Bed & Breakfast break.
NEW Market Kitchen
The main restaurant offers a Market Kitchen menu with the focus on national favourites. Continental and English breakfast and the roast of the day are served from the counter and speciality dishes come straight to the table.
Relax, enjoy and explore
You'll never be short of things to see and do at Cricket St. Thomas Hotel.
Leisure facilities and things to do at Cricket St. Thomas
Leisure facilities
✔ Indoor heated swimming pool ✔ Aqua aerobics ✔ Gym ✔ Sauna ✔ Steam room ✔ Hair salon ✔ Treatment rooms ✔ Beauty facilities
Things to do outdoors
✔ Archery ✔ Crossbow ✔ Rifle shooting ✔ Self-guided walks available on the ViewRanger app ✔ Indoor Short Mat Bowls ✔ Putt ✔ Croquet ✔ Grounds Tour
Things to do indoors
✔ Quizzes ✔ History Tour ✔ Movies ✔ Carlie Barlow wellness virtual content
Entertainment
✔ Matinee/Early evening Cabarets ✔ Let’s dance with Warner
Where we are and how to find us
We're cradled in a valley right in the middle of a beautifully archetypal West Country scene.
Directions
Cricket St Thomas Hotel
Chard
Somerset
TA20 4DD
0330 1359 571
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
Hotel map
*Adding dinner and entertainment to a Bed & Breakfast booking is available on arrival for £25 per person per night. Full terms and conditions apply.