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The South of England,The Cotswolds,England
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Begin your journey with an international flight (most likely overnight) to London.
This morning your driver-guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. Depart from London to the Cotswolds; a journey time is around two-and-a-half hours. Arrive into Tetbury, a market town with a 17th century centre located in the South of the Cotswolds. The town has many independent shops and is a centre for antiquing. Enjoy lunch in the town before your tour of Highgrove, HRH Prince Charles' private gardens. Prince Charles took the advice of experienced gardeners such as Lady Salisbury and Miriam Rothschild to work with nature to make a garden which protects Britain's native flora & fauna. After your visit, enjoy a Champagne afternoon tea in the Orchard Room before heading to your hotel for check in and dinner.
Arrive at Hidcote Gardens - a famous Arts and Crafts garden - designed in 1905. Original owner Lawrence Johnston was a keen plantsman with a strong sense of artistic composition. Lunch is in a nearby inn before you visit the picturesque Kiftsgate Court Gardens, which are located virtually next door to Hidcote. A woodland garden steps down the hillside to a half-moon swimming pool with beautiful views. Many features are typical of the Arts and Crafts period: herbaceous borders, a four square garden a bluebell garden and rockery.
Depart your hotel for a full day visit to the picturesque market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Famous as the birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a town to meander around and explore for its rich blend of history and culture. There are plenty of Shakespeare landmarks to visit; our favourite is Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the home of Shakespeare's wife. Staying on the Shakespeare theme, watching a play at the newly renovated Royal Shakespeare Company is a must.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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