The Knights Quest
Somerset
(guided walking holiday)
Trail overview
Where? – Nr Sherborne (Dorset) but we'll be in Somerset!
When? – Friday 21 October 2011, 2 nights
Price? – from £279 per person (based on two sharing a bedroom)
Refresh and recharge with this peaceful walking holiday. You will discover South Somerset, land of the summer people, and an area steeped in history and tales of the knight. From stunning castles to beautiful stone villages and hill forts with legends around King Arthur. Peaceful days and indulgent nights of a different kind, staying at a 17th country inn that has more than its fair share of top awards for food and luxury.
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Local knowledge and expertise
Foot Trails has been planning and organising award winning walking holidays for 8 years Our local knowledge and expertise of the rural South West means we know the best paths, best country pubs and all the lovely places to give you a memorable break.
"Absolutely brilliant. Everything we wanted and more."
Lucy and Duncan
Dear David and Alison
We are basking in the afterglow of our wonderful time with you in Wiltshire. We enjoyed some golden weekend days in London, then flew back to our workaday lives in Florida, still picturing one of the most memorable holidays we've ever had.
All of the arrangements made by Foot Trails were superb, and efficiently done. David's guidance and companionship on the walks gave depth and meaning to the sights we saw. The choice of trails and scenery was inspired. We can't say enough about the excellence of Foot Trails and the perfection of our holiday with you.
Many, many thanks.
Ervin and Julia
Somerset, The Knights Quest
- Enjoyable paced walking, no route marching
- Convenient Friday evening start, 7.30pm – relax with a complimentary glass of wine
- Bedrooms, bars and dining with creature comforts – unique English country inn
- Small friendly groups with 10 – 12 guests for a relaxed atmosphere
- Truly varied walking, from sculptured downs to charming villages and ancient abbeys.
- Pub lunches on route at a country pub included in your holiday
- Hot tea / coffee available with Foot Trails famous elevenses's on route
Included in your weekend
What a place to arrive to, down quiet country roads you find your award winning country inn. Sample one of the famous home-made pork pies or enjoy our complimentary 2 mile trail and get exploring. Welcomed by Foot Trails founder Alison Howell, a relaxing evening start to your holiday will be a chance to meet your fellow guests and hear about your walks.
On Saturday, Bacon and fresh coffee? David your guide will meet you, then out on the trail, inspiring walking filled with views. Up to the ridge the vistas stretch for miles across the Yeo Valley. Explore delightful hamstone Somerset village with their gorgeous cottages and wander inside the rare 13th century church. Then to the hill fort of Cadbury, which legend says was King Arthur’s stronghold. Views from the top extend to Glastonbury Tor and over the Somerset levels.
On Sunday, A Tale of Two Castles and the heart of ancient Wessex. The start of your walk is dominated by the sight of two castles. One an 11th century stronghold blown up during the civil war; the second was built by Sir Walter Raleigh as a hunting lodge in the grounds of the old castle. Enjoy the gorgeous parkland with its woodland and pass through the ancient deer park. In the town itself you can enjoy the abbey, in this ancient capital of Wessex.
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2011 pricesfrom £279 per person(*), based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above.
Solo occupancy of a double room, from £49 supplement per night.
*Room upgrades available.
Foot Trails are unique
"Heaven!! The perfect way to unwind from today´s pressures and stresses."
Helen
Foot Trails are the only company in the world to specialise in superior English country inns. Our English country inns have all the character and style of a country pub with the quality and comforts of a hotel.
Our English country walks are researched using our local knowledge and expertise. No national trails or well known tourist paths, this is walking off the beaten track.
Best of all, no heavy bags or squashed sandwiches to carry! With a Foot Trail you enjoy hot tea and coffee as you walk and delicious country pub lunches by the fire on route.
Why wait?
With only 12 places available, book your Somerset Knights Quest walking holiday now.
Escape! Relax and unwind in beautiful English countryside on this early autumn break, as you walk with our expert guide and enjoy the beauty of ancient wessex.
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2011 prices
from £279 per person(*), based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above.
Solo occupancy of a double room, from £49 supplement per night.
*Room upgrades available
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