What You Get
Included in all options: Stay for two in a standard double room with full board (breakfast, four-course evening meal and extensive picnic lunch to take on the day out), a free Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer map of the local area, detailed route notes, ranging from short strolls to longer hill walks, Country House Escapes guide (full of information about local attractions, activities and suggested itineraries), all country house facilities (including well equipped boot and drying rooms, plus indoor/outdoor swimming at selected locations)
- Bookings fulfilled by HF Holidays
- For more on Tour Operator partners, see the FAQ
See the options list at the end of ‘Getaways Report’ tab.
The Country Houses
Currently a historic National Trust property, Holnicote House provides a suitable spot for exploring Exmoor National Park.
Located on the western side of Dartmoor National Park, Moorlands House invites nature lovers to experience a self-guided walking break at Haytor Rocks.
En suite rooms are equipped with hot drink-making facilities, TVs and wooden furnishings.
Making use of the available Wi-Fi, guests may plan their countryside ramble, while enjoying refreshments at the bar.
Groupon’s Guide To Exmoor National Park
Named after the River Exe, the Exmoor National Park boasts 267 square miles which beckon with a large number of woodland, moorland, valleys and farmland.
Guests may visit the nature reserve to experience outdoor activities and to enjoy the gentle pace of life in one of the park quaint villages. For an historic escapade, the hilltop turrets of Dunster Castle are a scenic sight that boasts views across the Bristol Channel, and a garden history exhibition to complement the subtropical outdoor space. Visitors in the area may also take a hop across the sea to arrive at Lundy Island, designated as England’s first Marine Nature Reserve. This three-mile-long strip of land occupies a spot flanked by clear waters and diverse underwater wildlife.
Groupon’s Guide to Dartmoor National Park
Covering 368 square miles, Dartmoor National Park is dominated by the cool wide-open spaces of the high moors made famous in the works of Emily Brontë. With miles of paths, tracks, 160 rocky outcrops or tors and open moorland for exploring on foot, bike or horseback, Dartmoor is a suitable place to try out thrilling activities such as climbing, caving and geocaching.
Across the moors, travellers will find small workshops and artist studios or galleries showcasing original artwork such as pottery, sculpture, leatherwork and textiles, while small farms sell fresh veggies, honey, breads, beef, lamb, cheeses and other products in lively town centres. Boasting around 200 granite tors of all shapes and sizes, and a rich collection of bronze-age antiquities, history enthusiasts may discover a wealth of stone rows and circles, burial chambers and cairns, alongside the remains of roundhouses. In Bellever Forest, travellers may enjoy relaxing picnics by the East Dart River, while grazing Dartmoor ponies may be spotted in the area. After a day of exploration, tourists may tempt their taste buds with local dishes including the Dartmoor beef and local ale pies.
Options
Option 1: at Holnicote House in Somerset
- £198 for 2 nights arriving on 10 July 2015
- £249 for 3 nights arriving on 10 July 2015
- £249 for 3 nights arriving on 11 September 2015
- £198 for 2 nights arriving on 14 September 2015
- £379 for 4 nights arriving on 14 September 2015
- £198 for 2 nights arriving on 16 September 2015
- £198 for 2 nights arriving on 18 September 2015
- £249 for 3 nights arriving on 18 September 2015
Option 2: at Moorlands House in Devon
- £198 for 2 nights arriving on 17 July 2015
For more on Tour Operator partners, see the FAQ.
Amenities
Fine Print
Valid for arrivals on selected dates in July and September 2015.
Price for two people.
Booking:
Must book within 30 days of purchase.
Questions and bookings required by phone: 0203 424 6224 or by email: reservations@hfholidays.co.uk. Attach your coupon there.
No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed.
Limit 1 voucher per person.
Limitations:
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).
Transportation details:
Country houses addresses: Holnicote House, Selworthy, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8TJ. Moorlands, Haytor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9XT.
Other Information:
Valid for stay in standard double room for 2 people.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH.
Price from £198 for two people.