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4-Star Cotswolds, Highgrove Royal Garden, Oxford & Steam - Self Drive
5 days, 12th September 2022, from ÂŁ799 per person
Highgrove Gardens
Highgrove is the private home of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The house is not open to the public, but the Gardens are open between April and October every year to allow visitors to share TRHsâ enjoyment of this much-loved, inspirational place.
The series of interlinked gardens has been created with imagination and passion over some 40 years and reflects The Princeâs natural artistic ability. Managed organically and sustainably, the gardens have become an important haven for a rich variety of flora and fauna.
The gardens have been designed, as The Prince says, to âplease the eye and sit in harmony with natureâ. From the classic order of the Cottage Garden, to the pastoral beauty of the Wildflower Meadow, there are highlights in every season. A landscape which was once simply lawn has been transformed into a magnificent, ever-changing canvas.
Discover the gardensâ delights, along with hidden curios and horticultural innovations, on a tour that offers a rare glimpse into the life of The Prince of Wales.
âOne of my great joys is to see the pleasure that the garden can bring to many of the visitors and that everybody seems to find some part of it that is special to them,â HRH The Prince of Wales.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel
Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine.
Day 2: Highgrove Gardens
Full day escorted coach trip to Highgrove Gardens with a 1œ hour guided tour. Dinner with wine in the hotel.
Day 3: Oxford Botanical Gardens, Punt & Picnic
Full day escorted coach trip to Oxford with a guided visit to the Botanical Gardens and punt ride on the River Cherwell. Picnic lunch included. Free afternoon in Oxford. Dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 4: The Cotswolds & Gloucester & Warwickshire Steam Railway
Full day escorted coach trip in the Cotswolds including stops in Chipping Norton & Bourton on the Water and a journey on the Gloucester & Warwickshire Steam Railway. Dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 5: Depart Hotel
Check out of hotel by 10am
Note: Order of excursions may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
Accommodation
The Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
The Cotswolds Hotel & Spa is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds in Chipping Norton. The hotel has a ballroom, bar & restaurant, wellness and leisure facilities and a well regarded mature parkland golf course that was opened in 1907, making it one of the oldest courses in the county. Situated alongside their established, award winning golf course and surrounded by the rolling Cotswolds hills itâs a perfect place to enjoy the area.
All rooms have a king size or twin beds are en-suite and include luxury toiletries, free WiFi, flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and safe.
What Our Customers Say
A good balance of trips and free time, getting back to hotel with time in hand before dinner. Tour Manager very helpful with good information. The driver pickup at Nice Airport gave us good information on spots to go etc - very valuable as it was our first visit to the city. Read more âItalian Rivieraâ
Denis O'Shea
All travel arrangements were good and the hotel was excellent, the tour manager was excellent and very helpful, the resort was lovely. Read more âRiviera of Flowersâ
Angela Clarke
We liked everything about the holiday - Locations, Hotel, Excursions, Free days & tour manager. Read more âRiviera of Flowers 2017â
Susan Carter
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