See the gardens of the Cotswolds with Christine Walkden
Exclusive for MoS readers: Explore some of England’s finest grounds – including Highgrove House – and meet The One Show’s expert
NEST LED amid Gloucestershire’ s pretty rolling hills, the Cotswolds are home to some of Britain’s most beautiful gardens. On this exclusive four- day tour, you will have the chance to discover them for yourself and meet Christine Walk den, The One Show’s popular resident gardening expert. Christine will join you for a visit to the famous Arts and Crafts fts garden at Hidcot Manor, r, before giving a private talk and answering your gardening questions.
You will also be able to explore the historic estate of High grove House, Prince Charles’s country home; Rodmarton n Manor and its eight-acre gararden; the Knot Garden at Cerney erney House; the spectacular Broughton Grange; Sezincote’s ‘Hindu’ garden, inspired by Humphry Repton; and Batsford Arboretum.
It’s the perfect break for anyone who loves gardening.
REASONS TO BOOK
MEET CHRISTINE WALKDEN Knowledgeable and engaging, Christine Walkden is the perfect special guest to join you on this superb tour. Christine will give a private talk about her career as a broadcaster, author and horticulturist. You will also have the chance to ask her your own questions in a Q&A session.
EXPLORE HIDCOTE HOUSE Christine will join you for a tour of the delightful and intricately designed Arts and Crafts-inspired gardens at Hidcote House.
TOUR HIGHGROVE HOUSE Since buying Highgrove in 1980,
Prince Charles has redeveloped the garden, taking on a new project each year. With the help of his friend Lady Salisbury, he has surrounded the house with scented wisteria, honeysuckle, jasmine and thyme, and created an experimental wildflower meadow of some 32 different varieties of endangered native plants.
WONDERFUL GARDENS You will explore Broughton Grange, with gardens designed by multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medalwinner Tom Stuart-Smith, and Rodmarton Manor’s ‘ outdoor rooms’, each with its own character.
BEAUTIFUL SETTING You will stay throughout this tour at the delightful four-star Oxford Witney Hotel, just a short walk from Witney’s centre. Relax in the elegant bedrooms, take a dip in the pool, or unwind in the spa.