In summer, the gardens of the Cotswolds explode in a burst of color making this region of stately homes, quaint villages and honey-coloured villages the perfect place to visit.
On our exclusive four-day tour, you will discover the gardens of various properties, from cottages to beautiful country houses.
You will also meet television presenter and popular garden expert Christine Walkden. She will accompany you on a visit to Hidcote Manor, near the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden, before striking up a private chat and answering your gardening questions in a dedicated Q&A session.
You also have the opportunity to explore the historic estate of HighGrove House, the beloved home of King Charles. Rodmarton Manor and its eight acre garden; the button garden at Cerney House; Sezincotes Hindu Garden, inspired by 18th-century landscape architect Humphry Repton; Kiftsgate Court with its White Sunken Garden; and Batsford Arboretum.
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Scents of Heaven: The Mail on Sunday’s four-day tour explores the gardens of a number of Cotswolds estates, including King Charles’ Highgrove House (pictured)
You visit the craft-inspired gardens of Hidcote Manor (above) accompanied by garden expert Christine Walkden
OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Horticulturist Christine Walkden
Christine Walkden began her gardening career at the age of ten growing flowers and vegetables in her yard to sell to teachers and neighbours. She worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew before presenting Gardeners’ World, Christine’s Garden, Great British Garden Revival and the award-winning Glorious Gardens From Above. Christine is currently a panelist on Radio 4 gardeners’ question hours.
Meet Christine Walkden: The knowledgeable and dedicated Christine Walkden is the ideal special guest to accompany you on this unforgettable tour.
She gives a private talk about her career as a broadcaster, writer and gardener, and you can ask her your own questions.
Discover Hidcote House: Christine takes you on a tour of the beautiful and ornate gardens of Hidcote House, inspired by arts and crafts in the North Cotswolds.
Highgrove House Tour: King Charles acquired High -Grove in 1980 and has since renovated the garden, taking on a new project each year.
With the help of his friend, Lady Salisbury, he surrounded the house with fragrant wisteria, honeysuckle, jasmine and thyme and created an experimental wildflower meadow containing more than 30 species of endangered native plants.
Beautiful Gardens: You will have the opportunity to explore the ‘outer rooms’ of Rodmarton Manor, each with its own character, and Kiftsgate Court, the creation of three generations of female gardeners.
Nice environment: You stay in the Holiday Inn Gloucester – Cheltenham, a chic, modern hotel, about 15 minutes by car from Cheltenham.
The hotel has a private parking lot with charging stations for electronic devices, a heated indoor pool and a health and fitness center. Enjoy a good night’s sleep with a pillow menu and tea and coffee making facilities in every room.
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