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3 Night Exmoor Gentle Guided Walking Holiday

3 Night Exmoor Gentle Guided Walking Holiday

Name: 3 Night Exmoor Gentle Guided Walking Holiday
Brand: HF Holidays Limited
SKU: SEL03-BEW01
Price: 489 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Holnicote House

Early Booking Offer

■ Location: Exmoor

■ Duration: 3 nights at an HF Country House

■ Board Basis: Full Board

■ Travel Dates: Sep 2026, Mar-Nov 2027

■ Itineraries available: 3

■ Choice of Walking Grades: 3, 4 & 5 details

■ Carbon Footprint: 65kg CO2 details

Non-members From

£489

Members From

£459

Members Save £30 on this booking and get a whole range of extra exclusive benefits. Add HF Membership to your booking online. details

For group booking of 10 or more please click here

Explore Exmoor National Park’s rolling countryside and coastline with ease on this gentle guided walking holiday. Choose from a selection of walks that minimise rough ground and gradients without compromising on the park’s wonderful scenery and wildlife spotting opportunities. Discover a timeless landscape where buzzards fly overhead, ponies and red deer roam free across the moors, and charming towns and villages welcome you for a well-earned rest.

Accommodation

HF Country House

There’s plenty to look forward to at this beacon of Somerset hospitality near the impossibly pretty village of Selworthy. The location couldn’t be more perfect; within rolling-out-of-bed distance from Exmoor National Park and an easy drive from Dunster Castle, Coleridge Cottage, the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, and the sandy delights at Porlock and Minehead. The walking opportunities here are standout, too, not least for the trails around the Quantock Hills, Dunkery Beacon, Bossington, and a section of the England Coast Path that takes you on a glorious journey along the county’s coastline.

Walking grades

From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.

Gentle walking grade 3

Slightly longer walks, mostly on well-trodden paths, with some gentle gradients plus stiles and steps possible. Typically, 5-6 miles (8-10km) with around 650ft (200m) of ascent.

Gentle walking grade 4

The most active Gentle grade, with longer walks, some ascent, and possible steps, stiles, or off-path uneven ground. Typically, 6-7 miles (10-12km) with around 1,000ft (300m) of ascent.

Moderate walking grade 5

Some walking experience needed. Full day walks which may include some short but steep ascents and descents throughout the day, and varied terrain. Regular stops. Typically, 8-9 miles (13-15km) with around 1,300ft (400m) of ascent.

What You’ll Love

Walking across sweeps of wide-open moorland
Soaking up panoramic sea views at Exmoor National Park
Spotting wildlife such as red deer and Exmoor ponies
Visiting the charming villages of Porlock and Dunster
Learning about Exmoor’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve
Staying at Holnicote House near the pretty village of Selworthy

What's Included

En-suite accommodation in our 4-star country house
Cream tea on arrival day
Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
Daily packed lunches
Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
Guided walking with experienced HF Holidays Leaders
Choice of three guided walks (each walking day) from March to October, and two from November to February.
All transport to and from walks where necessary
Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

Gentle Walks

Day 1 Arrival Day

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Day 2 Holnicote And Selworthy Beacon

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                            [content] => Distance: 7½ miles (12km) 
Ascent: 1,350 feet (420m) 
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Highlight: It’s a steep climb to the top of Selworthy Beacon, but your efforts will be rewarded with a great view north over the Bristol Channel to Wales and south towards the hills of Exmoor.
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Highlight: Visit the picture-postcard village of Selworthy.
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Ascent: 1550 feet (460m)
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Highlight: Selworthy village was rebuilt in 1828 by the Acland family to house the elderly workers of the Holnicote estate. The tea room is a delightful spot to relax in towards the end of the walk.
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Distance: 3.5 miles (5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

In summary: We walk on a circular route from Holnicote House today to Selworthy. We will take time to explore the 15^th century church, thatched cottages around the green and, maybe, visiting the tea room, before returning to the house.

Highlight: Visit the picture-postcard village of Selworthy.

Option 2 - Selworthy

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Ascent: 1550 feet (460m)

In summary: Setting off from Holnicote House, our route takes us to the coast via the historic Pack Horse Bridge at Allerford and Bossington village. After enjoying spectacular views from the historic coastguard look-out at Hurlstone Point, we return along the wooded slopes to charming Selworthy village.

Highlight: Selworthy village was rebuilt in 1828 by the Acland family to house the elderly workers of the Holnicote estate. The tea room is a delightful spot to relax in towards the end of the walk.

Option 3 - Selworthy Beacon

Distance: 7½ miles (12km)

Ascent: 1,350 feet (420m)

In summary: Ascend through the woods to the Iron Age hillfort and the glorious viewpoint of Selworthy Beacon. After a hilltop walk, we'll descend through the fields to Selworthy village with its thatched cottages.

Highlight: It’s a steep climb to the top of Selworthy Beacon, but your efforts will be rewarded with a great view north over the Bristol Channel to Wales and south towards the hills of Exmoor.

Day 3 Historic Dunster

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                            [title] => Dunster via West Luccombe and Brockwell
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Ascent: 1,650 feet (500m)
In summary: Walk from Holnicote to Dunster.  Our route takes us along a sylvan track at the foot of Dunkery Hill before traversing the Wootton Common ridge and descending into picturesque Dunster. 
Highlight: Spectacular views across Exmoor and the Somerset coast and the historic architecture of Dunster, overlooked by the hilltop castle.
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Highlight: Visit Dunster's impressive castle.
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Ascent: 700 feet (220m) 
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Highlight: Dunster Castle was the home of the Luttrell family for over 600 years, and is now managed by the National Trust.
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Distance: 1½ miles (2.5km)

Ascent: 150 feet (30m)

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Highlight: Visit Dunster's impressive castle.

Option 2 - Headon Cross to Dunster

Distance: 5½ miles (9km)

Ascent: 700 feet (220m)

In summary: Today we enjoy a steady climb and ridge-walk through the woods of Wootton Common before a steady descent all the way down into Dunster Castle.

Highlight: Dunster Castle was the home of the Luttrell family for over 600 years, and is now managed by the National Trust.

Option 3 - Dunster via West Luccombe and Brockwell

Distance: 9½ miles (15km)

Ascent: 1,650 feet (500m)

In summary: Walk from Holnicote to Dunster. Our route takes us along a sylvan track at the foot of Dunkery Hill before traversing the Wootton Common ridge and descending into picturesque Dunster.

Highlight: Spectacular views across Exmoor and the Somerset coast and the historic architecture of Dunster, overlooked by the hilltop castle.

Day 4 Departure Day

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Day 2 Holnicote And Selworthy Beacon

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Highlight: Visit the picture-postcard village of Selworthy.
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Distance: 3.5 miles (5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

Highlight: Visit the picture-postcard village of Selworthy.

Option 2 - Selworthy

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Ascent: 1550 feet (460m)

Option 3 - Selworthy Beacon

Distance: 7½ miles (12km)

Ascent: 1,350 feet (420m)

Highlight: It’s a steep climb to the top of Selworthy Beacon, but your efforts will be rewarded with a great view north over the Bristol Channel to Wales and south towards the hills of Exmoor.

Day 3 Historic Dunster

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Highlight: Spectacular views across Exmoor and the Somerset coast and the historic architecture of Dunster, overlooked by the hilltop castle.
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Highlight: Visit Dunster's impressive castle.
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Ascent: 700 feet (220m) 
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Highlight: Dunster Castle was the home of the Luttrell family for over 600 years, and is now managed by the National Trust.
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Distance: 1½ miles (2.5km)

Ascent: 150 feet (30m)

Highlight: Visit Dunster's impressive castle.

Option 2 - Headon Cross to Dunster

Distance: 5½ miles (9km)

Ascent: 700 feet (220m)

In summary: Today we enjoy a steady climb and ridge-walk through the woods of Wootton Common before a steady descent all the way down into Dunster Castle.

Highlight: Dunster Castle was the home of the Luttrell family for over 600 years, and is now managed by the National Trust.

Option 3 - Dunster via West Luccombe and Brockwell

Distance: 9½ miles (15km)

Ascent: 1,650 feet (500m)

In summary: Walk from Holnicote to Dunster. Our route takes us along a sylvan track at the foot of Dunkery Hill before traversing the Wootton Common ridge and descending into picturesque Dunster.

Highlight: Spectacular views across Exmoor and the Somerset coast and the historic architecture of Dunster, overlooked by the hilltop castle.

Day 4 Departure Day

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Day 2 Holnicote & Selworthy

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                            [title] => Holnicote to Selworthy
                            [content] => Distance: 3.5 miles (5km)
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Highlight: Visit the picture-postcard village of Selworthy.
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                            [title] => A Walk to Two Villages
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Ascent: 900 feet (280m) 
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Distance: 3.5 miles (5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

Highlight: Visit the picture-postcard village of Selworthy.

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Distance: 4½ miles (7½km)

Ascent: 900 feet (280m)

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Day 3 Historic Dunster

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Ascent: 150 feet (30m) 
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Highlight: Visit Dunster's impressive castle.
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Ascent: 150 feet (50m) 
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Option 1 - Dunster Trail

Distance: 1½ miles (2.5km)

Ascent: 150 feet (30m)

Highlight: Visit Dunster's impressive castle.

Option 2 - Blue Anchor to Dunster

Distance: 3½ miles (5½km)

Ascent: 150 feet (50m)

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Highlight: Wonderful coastal landscapes, and historic interest in the town of Dunster.

Day 4 Departure Day

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Accommodation

Holnicote House

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).

Evening entertainment

While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.

Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.

The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.

You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.

• 32 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 43 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • Travel cot & high chair • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Two lounges • Garden with croquet lawn • Well-behaved dogs welcome on self-guided holidays • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome Cream Tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Designed with your comfort in mind, Holnicote House has 32 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

We love: The rooms in the main building or the thatched grounds, especially Rooms 1 and 4. The first floor rooms have fabulous views across Crawter Hill and Dunkery Hill.

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.

Room supplements

Superior	Premium single	Premium double/twin	Choose your room
£25 pppn	£20 pppn	£20 pppn	£30 per room

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Holnicote House

Getting here

Address

Holnicote House
Selworthy
Minehead
Somerset TA24 8TJ

Tel: +44 (0)1643 862013

By train

The nearest station is Taunton.

Check National Rail for train times and routes.

By taxi

From Taunton train station it’s a 27-mile journey taking 1 hour.

For pricing, please contact Minehead Taxis directly.

Minehead Taxis
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Minehead Taxis*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:

Tel: +44 (0)1643 704123

A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Holnicote House.

*Minehead Taxis is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.

By bus

The number 28 bus runs between Taunton station and Minehead, taking around one and a half hours. At Minehead, change to the number 10 bus to the Selworthy turn (at the end of Holnicote House drive). A two-minute walk along the drive will bring you to the house.

For bus times, check Traveline.

By car

There’s free car parking at Holnicote House if you decide to drive.

From Bridgwater take the A39 though the southern outskirts of Minehead towards Porlock. You’ll find Holnicote House on the left about four and a half miles out of Minehead.

By air

The nearest airport is London Heathrow.

Take the train to London Paddington station where there are direct trains to Taunton. It’s a relatively straightforward journey that’ll should take around 2.5 hours.

Bristol Airport is also an option. From here, you can take the bus and train to Taunton.

Check National Rail for routes and train times.

More Information

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next.  To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.  

Essentials 

Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip 
Waterproof and windproof jacket
Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable) 
Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
Waterproof overtrousers 
Gloves and a warm hat
Rucksack with waterproof liner
Flask for hot drinks  
Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity) 
Sunscreen 
UV sunglasses

For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:

spare warm clothing
spare high energy food
head torch and spare batteries
please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+

Recommended 

Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) 
Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters 
First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
Sit mat  
Waterproof pouch for valuables 
Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace) 
Wallet/purse 
Camera
Walking poles

Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.

Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.

Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.

If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.

Please note

Admission fees are payable locally and aren’t included in your holiday price, apart from what is stated in the what’s included section. This gives you greater choice, freedom, and flexibility to only pay the entrance fees for the attractions that interest you most. Should you choose to visit all the highlighted attractions during your holiday please see the table below for the approximate totals. If you have National Trust (NT) or English Heritage (EH) membership, please be sure to bring your membership identification with you. We recommend bringing some cash with you for any entrance fees to sites you wish to visit.

2024 prices

Approx. cost of entrance fees	3 night holiday	4 night holiday	7 night holiday
NT & EH members	£5.50	£0	£5.50
NT members	£5.50	£0	£5.50
EH members	£5.50	£27.50	£33
No memberships	£5.50	£27.50	£33

Carbon Footprint - 65kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Dates & availability

3 Night Exmoor Gentle Guided Walking Holiday

2026

25 Sep - 28 Sep 2026

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£609

Members

£579

Single rooms

£534

£504

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2027

Early Booking Offer Save £30 Per Person

12 Mar - 15 Mar 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

~~£549~~ £519

Members

~~£519~~ £489

Single rooms

~~£579~~ £549

~~£549~~ £519

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14 May - 17 May 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£639

Members

£609

Single rooms

£669

£639

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Early Booking Offer Save £50 Per Person

16 Jul - 19 Jul 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

~~£619~~ £569

Members

~~£589~~ £539

Single rooms

~~£649~~ £599

~~£619~~ £569

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Early Booking Offer Save £50 Per Person

24 Sep - 27 Sep 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

~~£649~~ £599

Members

~~£619~~ £569

Single rooms

~~£679~~ £629

~~£649~~ £599

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Early Booking Offer Save £50 Per Person

5 Nov - 8 Nov 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

~~£539~~ £489

Members

~~£509~~ £459

Single rooms

~~£569~~ £519

~~£539~~ £489

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