Selfridges by the Sea
What's Included?
Mon 8 – Fri 12 Jun 2026 Luxury Traveller Upgrade 4 Nights £849
Relish delightful Dorset’s scenic south coast, with a hint of opulence and wonder. Soak up the atmosphere on a real Mr Selfridge Experience at Cliffhanger Restaurant. Tuck into a delightful and delicious afternoon tea while listening to amusing stories from Cliffhanger’s very own Mr Selfridge. And let an expert gardener guide you around one of England’s most important ornamental gardens at Compton Acres.
Look What’s Included
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Door to Door Service – hassle-free travel from your home
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Our Own Courier Service – friendly support throughout your trip
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Luxury Traveller Coach – ‘First Class’ seating and extra legroom
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Complimentary Hot and Cold Drinks – enjoy refreshments onboard
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Free WiFi and USB Charging Points – stay connected on the go
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4 Nights Half Board – comfortable accommodation with breakfast and dinner
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Entrance to Highcliffe Castle – explore this stunning historic site
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Afternoon Tea at the Cliffhanger Restaurant – includes the Mr Selfridge Experience
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Entrance to Compton Acres – with an Exclusive Head Gardener Guided Tour
Not Included:
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All lunches
Your Holiday Hotels
Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth
Hotel Facility Symbols: 4-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray *Lift
The Hermitage Hotel is just metres from Bournemouth’s sandy beach and has an award-winning restaurant, modern bedrooms and wonderful sea views. The cosy bedrooms each have private bathroom and LCD TV with Freeview. Rooms feature a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and a trouser press. Some have views of the English Channel. The AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant serves modern British cuisine in elegant surroundings and there is a Lounge Bar in which you can swap stories of the day’s adventures.
Supplements:
Single Room: £Nil
Holiday Insurance: £38
Itinerary
Day 1 |
We travel south, making a suitable stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel during the early afternoon. |
Day 2 |
We visit Grade I listed Highcliffe Castle, described as arguably the most important surviving house of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture and famously rented by the Selfridges.We then take afternoon tea at the Cliffhanger Restaurant and appreciate the life and fortunes of the innovator behind one of the world's greatest department stores. Hear tales from Mr Selfridge himself of how he rented Highcliffe Caste for his family to live the high life, complete with grand dinner parties and gambling. |
Day 3 |
A free day enables you to relax and unwind in Bournemouth, with its beaches, pier, gardens and array of shops. |
Day 4 |
Indulge in an idyllic haven of 10 acres of ornamental gardens with a Head Gardener Tour 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 3,000 plant species, some of which grow uniquely at Compton, all created on stunning Dorset heathland. Please note that the site contains some steep inclines and those with less mobility should request an accessible trail map on arrival. |
Day 5 |
After breakfast we commence our return home, arriving during the afternoon. |
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 08 Jun 2026 | 5 Days | £849.00 | Full | — | ★ |
Pick up points
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| Name | Address |
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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