• Join us on two guided tours of some of the best gardens of Cornwall and Spain,
Spring comes early to the UK’s southwest peninsula. Celebrate the season by immersing yourself in the beauty of these outstanding, coastal valley gardens
The Cornish peninsula is famous for its sheltered gardens harbouring important collections of magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, palms, tree ferns and many other exotic plant groups that predominantly flower in the spring. Most of these gardens are found on the south coast where valley gardens lead down to secluded creeks warmed by the Gulf Stream to give unique microclimates. Our four-day tour allows you to discover the magnificence of some of Cornwall’s finest gardens including Tregrehan, Caerhays, Trewithen and Tregothnan. We’ll also be joined for a day by garden designer Charles Fox whose influential shipping merchant family was responsible for the creation in the 19th century of the gardens at Glendurgan, Penjerrick and Trebah, and he’ll talk about the gardens’ fascinating histories over lunch at Glendurgan. We’ll stay at Olga Polizzi’s boutique Tresanton Hotel, a haven of peace and beauty where guests enjoy comfort and style, fresh local cuisine and traditional, unobtrusive service. All rooms have stunning views across the sea towards St Anthony’s Lighthouse with the opportunity to stroll into St Mawes, one of Cornwall’s prettiest fishing villages.
BOOKING DETAILS Price per person, based on two people sharing: £2,295 (a single supplement of £450 is levied by the hotel).
Price includes: three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at Tresanton Hotel, St Mawes; three delicious evening meals with wines at the hotel; three lunches, including a special invitation to lunch at Glendurgan with Charles Fox; and all transportation from St Austell railway station or the hotel. The price does not include hotel extras or travel insurance.
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Boxwood Tours, Quality Garden Holidays, Rhiw, Llanbedr, Gwynedd LL45 2NT, UK Telephone +44 (0)1341 241717 email mail@boxwoodtours.co.uk website boxwoodtours.co.uk This tour has been arranged exclusively for readers of Gardens Illustrated by Boxwood Tours, Quality Garden Holidays, a specialist garden tour company set up in 1990 by Sue and Brian Macdonald, Kew-trained, professional gardeners. Please note that itineraries may be subject to change for reasons beyond Gardens Illustrated’s control.