Mapperton Bespoke Tours & Retreats
Are you looking for that extra special vacation, spending time with friends and family? If you are a group of between 8 and 12 guests, we would be delighted to design a bespoke tour for you and your party, staying in Mapperton House.
Starting from £4,500 per person for 4-days/3-nights staying in the Manor House, your Tour Manager Samantha Hannay will design and host your unique tour or retreat. Whether your interests are in history, wellbeing and nature, art and literature or simply family fun and discovery, we can design a 4 to 6-day tour that will explore Dorset and the surrounding local areas.
Your specially crafted tour will be led by Samantha who will accompany you during days both on the Estate and as you explore further afield. Travel to the various venues on the agreed itinerary will be by luxury private minibus. You also have the option of a private Butler and our Chef will prepare meals as required.
By booking a bespoke tour, you will be supporting the maintenance and upkeep of this important part of England’s heritage.
Example Activitites
- Guided tours of Mapperton House & Gardens
- Nature safaris through Mapperton Wildlands
- Sherborne Castle & Gardens; Athelhampton House & Gardens; Minterne House & Gardens
- Glastonbury Tor and Abbey; Forde Abbey & Gardens; Abbotsbury Swannery
- Cider tasting or wine tasting at local orchards / vineyards
- Glass-blowing or willow weaving; sculpture walks
- Yoga and Forest / Sound Bathing
- Fossil hunting, Jurrasic Coast and Lyme Regis
- Family fun at Haynes Motor Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Tank Museum, Monkey World
- Art and craft workshops at Mapperton
The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and access to tour venues.
Dates & Pricing
Dates are reserved with a 50% non-refundable deposit. The Estate is open to the public from April to September and weddings are held in the grounds throughout the year so we are unable to guarantee exclusive use of the Estate. However, the House will be exclusive to your guests. We welcome families but we are not a ‘party’ venue so we are unable to accept bookings for Bachelor or Hen parties.
- Prices start from £4,500* for a 3-night stay
* price is per person, assuming two people. There is a single person supplement of £900 and a Heritage Room premium supplement of up to £2,000, depending on choice of room.
Bespoke tours can be arranged for a minimum of 8 guests. Contact Samantha directly to start the conversation and let us create the time of your life with your friends and family.
Included in your tour price:
- Accommodation in Mapperton House
- Formal dinner with Luke & Julie Montagu, Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingbrooke (if available and requested)
- Exclusive excursions to local venues and activitites
- Meals and non-alcoholic drinks whilst on the Estate
- Travel in luxury minibus between tour venues
- Services of the Tour Manager who will accompany the guests
Please note that the pricing does not include travel insurance, flights to and from your home destination, transfers to and from Mapperton, porterage or gratuities. Full booking conditions can be found via this link.
We are able to advise transport options and provide guidance if you wish to extend your stay to explore other areas of interest. Here are a couple of options that you could consider.
