Explore the ornamental Compton Acres gardens with an exclusive expert guided tour, journey into the past with tales of Mr. Selfridge whilst enjoying afternoon tea at the Cliffhanger Restaurant, and enjoy a day of leisure in Bournemouth.
What's included?
Door-to-door transfers*
Executive coach travel
4 nights in hotel
Porterage
Tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival
Half Board
Excursions:
- Visit to Poole
Experiences:
- Compton Acres Head Gardener Guided Tour
- Mr Selfridge Experience with Talk & Afternoon Tea
Hotel
4* Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth
Rated 4.0 Very Good on Tripadvisor
Hotel Amenities
Wifi
Bar/lounge
Restaurant
Spa
Room Amenities
Ensuite Bathroom with Bath/Shower
Flatscreen TV
Tea/coffee making facilities
Hairdryer
Safe
Trip Itinerary*
Day 1: Travel to Bournemouth
Day 2: Compton Acres & Poole
Day 3: Mr Selfridge Experience - Cliffhanger Restaurant
Day 4: Bournemouth
Day 5: Travel Home
Group Bookings
Group bookings of 20 - 35+ receive: 1 FREE place
Group bookings of 36 - 53+ receive: 2 FREE places
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Please Note
*A charge may apply if you are not within our free pickup area. Please see our home pick-up map.
**Itinerary is subject to change.
Electric Scooters/Wheelchairs
- We can take a maximum of 2 electric scooters/wheelchairs per holiday, these must be for clients with a Blue Badge and Public Liability Scooter Insurance (subject to hotel agreement). We accept no liability for any accident, loss of damage to the guest or their mobility scooter on a holiday, or when the scooter/wheelchair is stored in the coach luggage compartment. The individual is responsible for ensuring they are capable of safely operating their mobility scooter and for the security of their mobility scooter during their holiday.
Day 1
We depart for Bournemouth, making comfort stops en-route including a suitable lunch stop. Arriving at the Hermitage Hotel this afternoon.
Welcome tea/coffee & biscuits will be available on arrival.
Day 2
Indulge in an idyllic haven of 10-acres of ornamental gardens at Compton Acres. Your exclusive expert guided tour will unravel the construction, horticulture, conservation and renovation behind the 5 themed gardens, that now boast over 3000 plant species, some of which grow uniquely at Compton, all created on stunning Dorset heathland. Indulge in a treat from the Gift Shop or Cafe, or take a piece of Compton Acres home with a purchase from the extensive on-site plant centre.
The afternoon is spent in Poole.
Day 3
Take afternoon tea at Cliffhanger Restaurant to hear tales from Mr Selfridge and his butler of how the original Mr Selfridge rented Highcliffe castle for his family, to live the high-life complete with grand dinner parties and gambling, as you appreciate the life and times and fortunes of this great retailer
FB, AT, EMDay 4
We have a day at leisure to relax in the hotel or explore Bournemouth
FB, EMDay 5
We depart the Hotel after breakfast, making comfort stops en-route, including a suitable lunch stop. Arriving back in East Sussex this afternoon.
FBFB=Full Breakfast, AT=Afternoon Tea, EM=Evening Meal
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