Borde Hill
Batcombe House
David Hurrion
Abbotsbury
David Hurrion
This BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine exclusive tour of Dorset and Somerset offers a full taste of the West Country’s garden offerings. Enjoy guided tours, talks from head gardeners and free visits for independent exploration. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 22-26 September | 4 nights/5 days from £1,459pp* DAY 1 Check in. Enjoy a welcome drink, an introductory talk by David Hurrion and a group dinner. DAY 2 The first tour takes us to Mapperton House and Gardens , home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich, with a guided tour of the gardens. Free time for lunch (not included) followed by a drive to Mappercombe Manor , which dates from the 17th century. DAY 3 In the morning, we visit Batcombe House for a guided tour with David Hurrion. We then head to The Newt , a Georgian estate with exquisite grounds and gardens. DAY 4 We visit Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck and Careys Secret Garden – a project to restore a neglected walled garden that was left wild for over 40 years. In the afternoon, we head to Sculpture by the Lakes , where we will have time to enjoy the art and landscape while exploring the garden. DAY 5 Morning visit to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens . After free time for lunch (not included), we go to the 900-year-old Forde Abbey .
WHAT’S INCLUDED
GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS Mapperton House and Gardens Mappercombe Manor Batcombe House Gardens The Newt Careys Secret Garden Sculpture by the Lakes 4 nights’ bed and breakfast at The Crown Hotel 2 x three-course dinners with tea/coffee; one with wine included All talks, guided tours, and admissions as per itinerary All coach travel YOURACCOMMODATION The Crown Hotel is a winning choice for locals and visitors alike, thanks to characterful spaces, fine food and warm hospitality. Abbotsbury Forde Abbey
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The Newt
Terms and conditions Organised by and subject to the booking conditions of Travel Editions Group Ltd. Experts/locations may be substituted. All timings are approximate, and the order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and the tour manager’s discretion. The tour price is based on a minimum of 35 and maximum of 40 people. Joining instructions will be sent 14 days prior to departure. Price excludes holiday insurance, transfers, meals other than those stated, and items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, porterage and gratuities. *Dorset & Somerset: pricing from £1,459 per person based on twin/double share. Double room for sole use for the tour: £457. Post- tour extra nights are available at a supplement.
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