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Some ItinerariesSOUTH COTSWOLDS GARDEN TOUR Morning Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt One of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Europe. There are 18,000 of them spread throughout 600 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside. Lunch The Bear, Bisley Afternoon Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick / Misarden Park Garden, Miserden Situated in a hidden 6 acre Cotswold valley, this garden is the sole complete survivor from the brief early eighteenth century period of English Rococo Garden design. Misarden Park Gardens, Miserden. A formal garden dating from the 17th century in a magnificent position over looking the Golden Valley. COTSWOLDS GARDENS GREAT AND SMALL Morning Mill Dene Garden, Blockley / Bourton House Garden A 2 and a half acre Cotswold water mill garden that has been designed and planted by the owner in English Country Garden style. Bourton House Garden, surrounding a delightful 18th century Cotswold Manor House and 16th century Tithe Barn, this exciting 3 acre garden positively fizzes with ideas. Lunch The Noel Arms, Chipping Campden Afternoon Hidcote Manor Garden / Kiftsgate Garden , both near Chipping Campden Hidcote Manor Garden, Nr Chipping Campden, Internationally renowned, this memorable garden is in reality a series of smaller gardens. Kiftsgate Court Garden, Nr Chipping Campden. The gardens of Kiftsgate reflect gardening throughout the 20th century. A contemporary water garden has recently been added. CASTLES AND GARDENS TOUR Morning Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe / Batsford Arboretum, Nr Moreton-in-Marsh Against the backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley is steeped in history. Surrounding the castle are 10 enchanting gardens. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh. 55 acres of parkland overlooking the Evenlode Valley containing over 1,500 different species of trees. Lunch White Hart Inn, Winchcombe Afternoon Snowshill Manor, Broadway / Stanway House, Nr Toddington Snowshill Manor is a National Trust Cotswold manor house with a charming cottage garden. Stanway House and Baroque Water Garden, Winchcombe.(July-August) A charming lived-in, golden stoned jewel surrounded by beautiful parkland and villages, and distinguished by one of the finest water gardens in England, featuring a restored 300ft fountain. |
