Summer Cotswold Gardens
A Summer Garden Tour
Special visit to Highgrove included (subject to availability)
12th - 21st June 2012
A tour of the finest gardens of the Cotswolds including many small private gardens while they are in full bloom.
The Summer roses combine with the herbacious borders at their best.
A wonderful journey through England in style!
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Description |
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12th
June
Tuesday |
On arrival in London you will be met by your driver guide and taken to The Savill Garden, situated in Windsor Great Park. It is one of Britain’s greatest ornamental gardens. Enjoyed by horticulturalists and enthusiasts alike, it never fails to charm visitors who come to explore its 35 acres of contemporary and classically designed gardens and exotic woodland. We then drive on to Winchcombe, your home from home in a 15th Century Inn.
Dinner on our first night in Winchcombe is provided. |
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13th
June
Wednesday |
The beauty of the Cotswolds villages owes much to the honey-golden colour of the limestone used to build its houses. Relax and let your driver guide take you on a journey to discover scenes that have hardly changed for centuries. We will make our way to Hidcote. You'll never forget the exquisite garden rooms, each with its own unique character. Discover rare shrubs and trees, herbaceous borders and unusual plants from around the world. This garden is nestled in the Cotswolds with sweeping views across the Vale of Evesham.
Close by we will discover Kiftsgate Court Gardens . A series of interconnecting gardens each with its distinct character and secrets. |
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14th
June
Thursday |
Mill Dene
On our way to Blenheim Palace we will visit Mill Dene Garden .This jewel of a garden owes its existence to a young couple falling in love with eachother and an old water mill. Knowing nothing about gardening the Dares set about creating one of the most interesting gardens in the Cotswolds. It is personal, witty, surprising and of course, beautiful as well as horticulturally excellent as you would expect from a sometime Chelsea judge. |
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15th
June
Friday |
A day in Wales visiting Hampton Court gardens and the Brecon Beacons |
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16th
June
Saturday |
Today we will visit the stunning Rose Gardens at Sudeley Castle, on the outskirts of Winchcombe. Surrounded by beautiful views of the Cotswold Hills, the setting of Sudeley Castle is breathtaking in itself. The award-winning gardens have been lovingly restored and redesigned to compliment the elegance and tranquility of the castle and its ruins, as well as to echo through the ages and recreate the beauty of the gardens which have grown here in years gone by.
We will drive to Snowshill Manor once owned by Charles Wade who was a treasure-seeker who loved buying and restoring beautifully made objects. Laid out with creative flair, just as Mr Wade intended, the Manor is literally packed to the rafters with thousands of treasures. The Manor is surrounded by an equally characterful hand-crafted terraced garden. Nearby is
Snowshill Lavender Farm , a family run farm set in the heart of the Cotswold Hills.The lavender plant loves the free draining limestone soils 1,000 feet above sea level giving the best growing conditions for the highest quality English Lavender Essential Oil. The crops are steam distilled on the farm and made into a range of modern lavender products. At this time of year, the sight of the lavender fields in bloom is truly breathtaking. |
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17th
June
Sunday |
This is a special day. For one day only Stanton opens its gates to allow us to view the private gardens. The 24 homes of the village present a rare opportunity to see what beauty lies behind their houses in this most picturesque village. A true highlight of our tour.The 24 private gardens of the village of Stanton |
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18th
June
Monday |
A visit to Bath and Roman Baths or stroll the Sidney gardens within the town. We visit the Italianate gardens of Harold Peto - Iford Manor and on the Courts Garden. |
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19th
June
Tuesday |
A special visit to HRH Prince Charles garden at Highgrove. We have yet to confirm this visit as HRH's diary has not been finalised. We do hope as previous year to be able to visit at this time. This is a special opportunity to experience a truly delightful garden and a wonderful insight into personality of Prince Charles. To Bibury and afternoon tea at Barnsley House. The creation of Rosemary Verey the great garden designer. The present head gardener Ricjard Gatsby worked with Mrs Verey before she died. He continues the work in this important garden. |
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20th
June
Wednesday |
Today we visit the World famous Rose grower - David Austen for a tour of the garden. |
| 21st June Thursday |
Depart for your return Flight or extend your stay. |
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Price based on two people sharing a twin bedded room £1,025 per person
Included in the tour price:
Transfer from Heathrow or Central London to join the tour group at the start of the tour and transfer back to the airport or central London at the end of the tour.
All entrances to gardens.
Bed and Breakfast in 4 star accommodation.
Please read our booking and cancellation policy.