Newt | The Newt in Somerset

A Country Estate, Reimagined

Our working estate in Somerset has acres of splendid gardens, woodland, farmland and cyder orchards to explore. Stay a night or two, or become a member and see the landscape change throughout the year.

World's Best Boutique Hotel

We were thrilled to recently be awarded World's Best Boutique Hotel at The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023. The list included hotels from 35 locations across six continents, voted for by an anonymous panel of global travel industry experts and enthusiasts. Book now and speak to our team to tailor your stay your way, experiencing our own Somerset spin on boutique hospitality.

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Buy 6 for 5 on our Fine Cyder or Rosé for the chance to WIN a two-night stay at The Newt

To celebrate our sponsorship of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we're giving you a chance to win a two-night stay at The Newt. To enter the draw, simply take advantage of our special Chelsea offer of 6 bottles for the price of 5 on either our Fine Cyder or Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé.

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What's On

We host an ever-changing programme of seasonal tours, workshops and events, led by our expert team. See our What's On page to find out more.

8, 14 May

Hort Course: Succulents

Create a miniture succulent garden in a terrarium

25 January, 29 February, 16 May, 8 June, 7 September, 28 November

Farm to Knife Butchery - Beef

Learn the basics of butchery

28, 29, 30 May

MAY Forest School Holiday Club

Spring adventures in the children's woodland area. Inquisitive young minds are invited to join forest leader Kevin Button in our woodland area. 9 - 3pm (extend to 4.30pm for additional £10)

9, 23 May

Dawn Walk: Chelsea Secrets

Gain insights to the garden's presence at RHS Chelsea this May.

1 May, 15 May, 12 June, 26 June, 3 July, 17 July, 31 July, 14 August, 28 August, 12 September, 26 September

Dry Stone Walling

Learn the basics behind the art of drystone walling on this introductory course

5 June, 19 June, 10 July, 24 July, 7 August, 21 August, 11 September, 25 September

Gardener & Chef

Visit the Newt’s Market Garden, harvest your lunch and cook over fire.

Dine at The Botanical Rooms

Enjoy elegant and seasonal dining, inspired by and gathered from your surroundings. We invite you to feast on estate vegetables, the choicest cuts from the salt room and dayboat fish from the Dorset coast. Savour the tasting menu, paired with Fine Cyder or something special from the house cellar.

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Dinner Menu

Great Garden Escape

Don't miss the train... Run away next summer and experience all things Somerset. From April 2024 we will be embarking once again on a First Class adventure, whisking you from London Paddington to the heart of the West Country. Explore picturesque gardens and ancient woodland, discover the art of cyder making and enjoy the finest fare plucked from the soil beneath your feet. Finally relax back into your seat and savour the perfect afternoon tea, as the miles fly by and we return you to the city.

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