Cricket St. Thomas

A regency mansion perfectly framed by 160 acres of lush gardens in a West Country oasis.

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At a glance

Beautiful 18th-century historic manor house set among walled gardens that overlook the River Axe.  

  • Stunning location with the Church of Cricket St. Thomas on-site   
  • Popular setting featured in the TV comedy To the Manor Born 
  • A rich history including a period where the estate operated as a wildlife park
Cricket St. Thomas, a Warner Hotel. The border depicts the beautiful roses found in the glorious gardens on the grounds.
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    Cricket St. Thomas, a Warner Hotel. The border depicts the beautiful roses found in the glorious gardens on the grounds.
    Somerset Cricket St. Thomas

    Cricket St. Thomas, a Warner Hotel. The border depicts the beautiful roses kept by the grounds keepers and found in the glorious gardens of the hotel.

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    View of the Church on Cricket St. Thomas grounds featuring lush greenery ideal for country strolls

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    Picturesque views of hotels beautiful gardens surrounded by nature and water fountain features

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    The late lounge entertainment venue offering comfortable seating for an entertaining show for all to enjoy and view

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    The grand staircase featured at the Historic rooms

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    Standard bedroom featuring all modern comforts in a light and airy room

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Cricket St. Thomas has received TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award for 2024.
Travelers' Choice honours accommodation that consistently earn great reviews and demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.
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Facilities
  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Beauty facilities
  • Cinema room
  • Games room

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Rooms at Cricket St. Thomas
  • Standard room at Cricket St. Thomas
    Standard room
  • Signature room at Cricket St. Thomas
    Signature room
  • Contemporary royale at Cricket St. Thomas
    Contemporary royale
  • Historic suite at Cricket St. Thomas
    Historic rooms
Map and room locations at Cricket St. Thomas

Cricket St Thomas is a beautiful 18th century Georgian manor house hotel with terraced gardens, rolling parkland, lakes and woodland, and even its own church dedicated to St Thomas. Choose from an array of room types including historic rooms and suites in the Georgian mansion itself. Our commitment to your comfort ensures every room is imbued with a cosy ambience, guaranteeing a restful night’s sleep. Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, plush towels, a television, hairdryer, comfortable seating and reading lights, and tea and coffee facilities.

*Please call the hotel if you need to book a fully accessible room

Cricket St. Thomas map

The Courtyard 

  • 63 Standard and Signature rooms located between reception and the Cricket House across three levels 
  • Easy access to main amenities 
  • Patios offered with some rooms 

Cricket House 

  • 12 historic rooms and suites in the 1820s manor 
  • Exquisitely furnished with period detail including original fireplaces and large sash windows for enjoying garden views 
  • Feature beds including top baths and separate walk-in-showers for some rooms 
  • Specified parking 
  • No lift access

Walled Garden 

  • 164 Standard and Signature rooms 
  • Easy access from reception over three levels 
  • Patio for some rooms 
  • Full lift access 
Menus at Cricket St. Thomas

Market Kitchen

Ready for a whole new world of flavour?

Discover a colourful new deli counter featuring beetroot hummus, smoked trout and marinated vegetables to name just a few. Starters and desserts have been upgraded too and fun is most definitely on the menu - from bloody mary crumpets to tea and biscuit pudding. And if you're looking for something extra special, every night you'll find something new on the chef's specials menu, giving you even more to choose from.

Please note: Breakfast and dinner are included with every break. Items on the drinks menu and selected drinks listed on the breakfast and dinner menus are at an additional cost. 

 

The Coffee Nest

At The Coffee Nest, our mission is to provide you with a space that feels like an extension of your own cosy nest. A space where you can enjoy exceptional coffee and scrumptious treats which are all freshly baked and prepared by our chefs each morning.

Whether you’re looking for a quick pick me up before heading out on your next adventure, or you’d like to stay a while and really make yourself at home, we’ve got you covered, because everything is available for both eat-in and takeaway.

Activities
  • Aqua aerobics
  • Archery  
  • Audio-guided hotel tour  
  • Beauty treatments*
  • Board games  
  • Bowls  
  • Movies  
  • Cocktail tasting*
  • Cookery demos  
  • Croquet  
  • Darts  
  • French boules  
  • Game shows – selected breaks  
  • Gin tasting*
  • Grounds tour  
  • Laser pistol  
  • Let’s Dance!  
  • Mii Makeup workshop*
  • Nordic walking  
  • Quizzes  
  • Rifle shooting  
  • Shuffleboard  
  • Snooker  
  • Spa treatments*
  • Table tennis  
  • Tea tasting  
  • Wine tasting*

*Additional supplement applies.

Day visits

The Coffee Nest

We welcome walk-ins at our cosy coffee shop, The Coffee Nest, from 10am-5pm every day. Sit back in comfort and enjoy exceptional drinks and freshly baked treats. Sorry, we don’t allow children under 18 or dogs in our hotel, apart from service dogs. 

Day Experiences 

Treat yourself or a loved one to one of our day experiences, including afternoon tea or a garden tour and lunch. To find out more and to book your day experience, click here.

Visitors while you stay 

Booked a break with us and want to meet with friends? Not a problem. Invite them along for daytime drinks, leisurely walks around the grounds or book onto an afternoon tea – just make sure they book via our Day Experiences page above.

What’s nearby
  • Longleat House and Safari Park  
  • Forde Abbey and Gardens  
  • Lyme Regis  
  • Clarks Village and Wells  
  • Yeovil Country Park  
  • Beer beach  
  • Exeter City  
  • Perry’s Cider Mill  
  • Barrington Court  
  • Montacute House 

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Excursions at Cricket St. Thomas

Let us do the planning for you! Once you've booked your break, check out My Warner Stay to see which excursions are available to book*.

At Cricket St. Thomas, choose from the following excursions:

  • A day at Lyme Regis: Visit the ‘Pearl of Dorset’, full of unique boutiques and galleries. Wander its Jurassic shorefront and visit the aquarium on the famous Cobb and sandy beach.
  • Clarks Village and Wells: Bags of bargains and years of history Unearth designer and high street brands at Somerset’s shopping outlet and the medieval treasures of England’s smallest city.

*Additional supplement applies. Subject to availability.

How to find Cricket St. Thomas Hotel

Chard
Somerset
TA20 4DD

(For Sat Nav users, please use postcode TA20 4DF)

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

Approximately 7.0 miles
About 14 minutes by taxi

Axminster

Approximately 9.4 miles
About 20 minutes by taxi

Contact Virgin Trains Tel: 0845 7 222 333

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Last-minute breaks at Cricket St. Thomas

Plan a last-minute escape where you can relax and enjoy dinner, breakfast, activities, and evening entertainment, all included in the price.

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All breaks include:

Bed, Breakfast and Dinner    All evening entertainment    Activities    Leisure facilities  Room treats    Friendly service     Read more

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Sales lines open: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm. Saturday 9am to 4pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm.

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Festive Party Breaks from £155pp

2 and 3 night breaks at Cricket St. Thomas

Get ready to party with a delightful dinner, then dance the night away without a care about getting home—you’re set for the night. Enjoy a restful sleep and wake up to a relaxing morning, complete with breakfast, access to spa facilities and seasonal activities—all included.

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Space to be social

Connect, laugh, and make memories or simply soak up the atmosphere with your loved ones.

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Great value included

From breakfast and dinner to entertainment and leisure facilities, it’s all included for a hassle-free getaway.

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Grown-up getaways

All our breaks are exclusively for adults, providing destinations for true time-off.


Always something to enjoy

With so much on offer at every hotel, choose to do as much or as little as you want.

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Our friendly team take time to get to know you and create memorable moments across your stay.

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