Special Breaks 2025
Dark Skies Stargazing Weekend 31st January – Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Location: Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, Exmoor
Join us for a stargazing retreat in Exmoor’s dark skies with Terry Evans from the Crewkerne & District Astronomical Society. Enjoy two nights, all meals, and talks on astronomy. Weather permitting, see Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars.
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Pricing
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Double/Twin/Single: £240 per person
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Under 20s: £120 per person (shared room)
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Extra nights: £65 per person
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Booking
Deposit £50 per person
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For more information and to book, visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk or call 01643 821425.
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Choral Singing Weekend - 21st to 23rd February 2025
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Join renowned musical director Robyn Sevastos for a delightful weekend of choral singing at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. This event, titled "Words and Music," combines enchanting poetry and prose with a variety of musical settings.
The weekend includes rehearsals, meals, and social activities at the beautiful Tithe Barn, along with optional walks exploring the scenic surroundings of Exmoor.
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Pricing:
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Double/Twin Room Sharing: £200
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Single Room: £250
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Singing Only: £40
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Singing with Meals & Activities: £125
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Deposit required to confirm your booking.
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For more information and to book, visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk or call 01643 821425.
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Folk Dance and Snowdrop Weekend - 28th February to 2nd March 2025
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Join the Folk Dance and Snowdrop Weekend at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. Hosted by Angela Morecroft and Antony Brunt, this event features the Fresh Aire Ceilidh Band and includes a gala dinner, a tour to Snowdrop Valley, and an evening of folk dancing at Willand Village Hall. The weekend wraps up with a Sunday roast lunch.
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Prices:
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Double/Twin/Single Room: £220 per person (no single supplement)
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Extra night accommodation: £70 (B&B), Dinner: £30
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Deposit of £40 per person is required to secure booking.
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For more information and to book, visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk or call 01643 821425.
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April 2025 Choral Weekend - 25th to 27th April
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Join Tom Newall and accompanist Rachel Fright for a choral weekend at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, focused on Francis Poulenc's Gloria. The weekend includes rehearsals at the Tithe Barn, meals, entertainment, and an optional Exmoor outing, concluding with a Sunday performance.
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Prices:
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Double/Twin Room: £275 (early) / £325 (late)
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Single Room: £325 (early) / £375 (late)
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Singing with Meals & Activities: £165 (early) / £185 (late)
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Singing Only: £40 (early) / £50 (late)
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2-for-1 tickets available for Bass/Tenor singers.
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For more information and to book, visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk or call 01643 821425.
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Summer Jazz Weekend - 4th to 7th July 2025
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Join Zoe Lambeth & Her Bands for a vibrant Jazz weekend at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, Exmoor National Park. Enjoy 3 nights of live jazz performances from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, featuring bands like the Great Gatsby Trio, Riviera Ramblers, and others from the 2024 jazz festival. The package includes dinner, bed, and breakfast.
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Prices:
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Double/Twin Room: £450 per person
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Single Room: £535 per person
A £50 deposit per person is required to secure booking.
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For more information and to book, visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk or call 01643 821425.
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Music Holiday Week - 3rd to 10th August 2025
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Join the Music Holiday Week at Yarn Market Hotel, combining choral and orchestral sessions with afternoon walks in the beautiful village of Dunster. Led by Robyn Sevastos (Choir Coach) and Mark Fitz-Gerald (Orchestral Coach), participants will explore a variety of classical and contemporary music, with plenty of opportunities for individual and group performances.
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Pricing:
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Double Room: £924 per person
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Twin/Triple Room: £847 per person
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Single Occupancy Supplement: £294
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Non-resident: £497 per person
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A £100 deposit is required.
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For more information and to book, visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk or call 01643 821425.
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