Somerset Stopover
Thursday 12th February 2026
Our much-requested Somerset Stopover is back on the itinerary for 2026, extending our Great Garden Escape day trip to two days and a night in the hotel ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Day one is for scenic tours, experiences and tastings led by our experts before checking in and enjoying an indulgent dinner at The Botanical Rooms or Farmyard Kitchen. After a restful sleep and hearty breakfast, day two is yours to savour: invigorate with a cold dip in the lake, buggy to Villa Ventorum or soak in the beauty of the gardens before journeying back to London Paddington.
Day one is for scenic tours, experiences and tastings led by our experts before checking in and enjoying an indulgent dinner at The Botanical Rooms or Farmyard Kitchen. After a restful sleep and hearty breakfast, day two is yours to savour: invigorate with a cold dip in the lake, buggy to Villa Ventorum or soak in the beauty of the gardens before journeying back to London Paddington.
The experience includes the following:
- Welcome at the first-class lounge on platform 1 at London Paddington 8:30am-9am
- Hosted throughout the day and walked onto the carriage.
- Return first-class seats.
- Freshly baked, estate breakfast on the journey down.
- Transfers to and from Castle Cary station to The Newt (6-minute drive).
- Welcome refreshments on arrival
- Private Garden Tour
- 3 course lunch in the Garden Café with wine
- Private Cyder Tour & Tasting.
- Dinner at Botanical Rooms or Farmyard Kitchen
- Breakfast on day two
- Time for further exploration of the estate or Spa
- Afternoon Tea & Bar service on the journey back to London, arriving back at 7:23pm
- A year’s membership to the Newt and all partner gardens to access for free.
Selected dates & room types only.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
Should the booking be cancelled with less than eight weeks notice, or in the event of a non-arrival, full cancellation charges will apply.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
Should the booking be cancelled with less than eight weeks notice, or in the event of a non-arrival, full cancellation charges will apply.
Any request to cancel or amend a booking must be submitted in writing to reservations@thenewtinsomerset.com
