Experiences

Create your own, unique group holiday experience in beautiful Somerset.

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Our spacious luxury accommodation is perfect for group holidays, sleeping up to 18 adults plus children across two historic holiday homes.

The houses and 22 acres of grounds provide the perfect location for well-being holidays, special celebrations, and group holidays with family or friends.

There are multiple cosy living and dining areas for socialising, as well as lots of quiet corners to just sit and contemplate or read one of our 5000 books.

We’ve wonderful facilities on site for groups, and there are dozens of different activities you can book when you stay – either at the estate or nearby.

Whether you want to completely relax and unwind, try something adventurous, or add a unique touch to your special event – there are lots of options.

Games in the house and grounds

You can enjoy pool, darts or table tennis in the games room.

The football field is the perfect place for football, cricket, or rounders, or you can enjoy a game of badminton.

The main lawn is perfect for a spot of croquet.

Any children in your party will love the play area, and there are lots of opportunities for treasure hunts or hide and seek in the gardens.

Make your occasions extra special

Create your perfect group celebration with friends and family. Hold a murder mystery evening or arrange for one of our brilliant caricaturists to record those special memories.

Don’t forget that whilst the chefs in your party will love our self-catering facilities, we work with some brilliant catering companies who can create special celebratory meals for any occasion, or take over all the cooking duties.

Enjoy an Archery experience

Unleash your inner Robin Hood with a spot of archery on the lawns.

Catch a movie

If you love a movie, just relax on the sofa and enjoy a film on one of our Sky-enabled TVs.

You could also arrange for a pop-up outdoor cinema in the grounds, with comfy seats and popcorn included.

Mess about on the water

There are lots of options for water sports close to Cossington Park.

Try a spot of canoeing or paddle boarding. You can even hire a boat for the day, or just take a trip along the canal on a scheduled boating trip.

Reconnect with nature

If you love wildlife watching, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Cossington Park. We try and be as wildlife-friendly as possible in the grounds and have a huge range of insects, birds, and other wildlife. 

As well as our resident native birds, our house martins, swifts, and swallows return to us each year to spend the summer. We’ve previously had little owls and green and lesser spotted woodpeckers breeding in the grounds, as well as goldfinches, bluetits, robins, and more!

Keep an eye out for badgers in the garden, as well as deer and foxes in the grounds and surrounding fields.

You can also enjoy a spot of fishing at one of our local fisheries.

If you love birds of prey, why not try a fantastic falconry display or owl experience in the grounds?

Cossington is surrounded by stunning countryside, rich in wildlife. The Avalon Marshes and Steart Marshes nature reserves are close by and a mecca for wildlife lovers and bird watchers.

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Be adventurous

If you’re the adventurous sort, you can enjoy a huge range of activities nearby, including:

  • Caving
  • Climbing
  • Abseiling
  • Dry slope Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Off-road driving
  • Pony trekking
  • Rock climbing
  • Shooting

And more!

Enjoy a game of golf

If golf is your thing, there are several fabulous golf courses nearby. All set in the stunning Somerset countryside.

Take to the air

Hop in a hot air balloon and explore the stunning Somerset countryside by air, either from the grounds or on a scheduled trip nearby.  

You could also try gliding at our local gliding school.

Gym and Swim

If you don’t want to miss out on your gym workouts or morning swim when you’re on holiday, there’s a small but perfectly formed leisure complex just a mile away.

Enjoy a CrossFit or spin session. Or relax with a swim, sauna, or beauty treatment when you visit. There’s even a dog grooming centre so your dog can get pampered too!

Relax and unwind

Relax, unwind, and indulge yourself during your stay with a range of pampering beauty treatments and holistic therapies at the house or nearby.

Bespoke packages are available, including for weddings & hen parties, group getaways or family gatherings. You can even arrange for an onsite yoga class for your group or professional makeup sessions.

If sitting back at the end of the day and relaxing in a bubbling hot tub is your idea of heaven, we can arrange that for you too.

Email info@cossingtonpark.com to find out more about booking a group holiday with friends or family, or book here. We’ll supply you with full details of all the activities on offer when you book so you can plan your perfect getaway.

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