Explore England’s ideal gardens with Christine Walkden LOW DEPOSIT JUST £50pp
Exclusive for MoS readers: Discover the stars of the Cotswolds with The One Show’s expert
THE Cotswolds are known for their honey-coloured villages and some of the finest country houses in the UK. On this exclusive four-day tour you will have the chance to discover the gardens of some of those houses for yourself and meet Christine Walkden, gardening expert on TV’s The One Show. Christine will join you for a visit to the famous Arts and Crafts garden at Hidcote Manor, before giving a private talk and passing on her knowledge at a special questionand-answer session.
You will also be able to explore the historic estate of Highgrove House, Prince Charles’s country home; Rodmarton Manor and its eight-acre garden; the Knot Garden at Cerney House; the spectacular Broughton Grange; Sezincote’s ‘Hindu’ garden, inspired by Humphry Repton; and Batsford Arboretum.
It’s the perfect UK break for anyone who loves gardening.
REASONS TO BOOK
Meet Christine Walkden: Knowledgeable and engaging, Christine 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 Christine your own questions in a Q&A session.
Explore Hidcote Manor: Christine will join you for a tour of the delightful and intricately designed Art 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, as well as creating an experimental wildflower meadow with some 32 varieties of endangered native plants.
Wonderful gardens: You will also 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 individual character.
Beautiful setting: You will be staying throughout the trip at the delightful four-star Oxford Witney Hotel, just a short walk from Witney’s centre. Here you can relax in the elegant bedrooms, take a dip in the pool or just unwind in the spa.