THE PREMIUM COLLECTION
INTRODUCING THE
PREMIUM COLLECTION
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fter more than a year spent mostly at home, we understand that our guests might be looking for something extra special when they next choose to enjoy a vacation with Brightwater. With this in mind, we are excited to announce the launch of our Premium collection. We have introduced a number of new itineraries for 2022 that fall into this category, all of which visit an array of glorious gardens and historic houses around the UK in style. What does this mean exactly? Allow us to enlighten you!
A new Brightwater experience Choose a Premium vacation and you’ll be treated to the following: accommodation in 4-star or boutique hotels, more included lunches and afternoon teas, special access visits not generally available to the public, visits to more privately-owned gardens, some private dinners, more included guided tours with specialists and experts (such as Curators and Head Gardeners) and special appearances by a range of horticultural personalities. We have seven brand new itineraries to choose from, which can take you from the Highlands of Scotland to Northern Ireland and all the way down to Cornwall in England. Each vacation includes a unique set of highlights, which range from an exclusive drinks reception at Cawdor Castle with Lady Cawdor herself to a two-course lunch and private tour of Minterne House and its gardens with Lord Digby.
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PREMIUM COLLECTION
Rest assured you can book your place 100% risk-free thanks to our flexible booking offer, which enables you to transfer or cancel without any penalty up to 10 weeks prior to departure, should you change your mind about traveling for any reason.
Introducing seven new itineraries, designed to offer quality accommodation, special access to private gardens, exclusive encounters with personalities and more included meals along with memorable dining experiences. Book your place 100% risk-free with our flexible booking offer, which allows you to transfer or cancel up to 10 weeks before departure.
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SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO
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SEVEN VACATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
Something that many of us look forward to on vacation is the accommodation. There’s nothing quite like peeling back fresh, pressed sheets at the end of a day spent enjoying the sights, which is why our Premium collection has made the quality of the accommodation a priority. On these vacations, you will enjoy the comforts and luxuries of 4-star or boutique hotels, to ensure your stay is as memorable as possible.
If you think back to vacations you’ve enjoyed in the past, you’ll probably remember certain meals you had. We understand how important dining can be to the overall vacation experience, so our Premium range includes more afternoon teas, included meals and private dining experiences. Among our Premium itineraries, you will find that a number of visits to castles and houses include cream teas or drinks receptions, and there are a few extra special dining experiences to look forward to.
If you’re going to visit a castle, historic house or garden, why not do it in style? With our Premium collection, you’ll be treated to personal encounters with a selection of experts, from Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit and plant hunter Tom Hart Dyke to Lady Walpole and Lord and Lady Dunleath. So while you travel around, you will be able to get first‑hand insight, expert tips and a chance to ask questions – experiences that are bound to be a real highlight.
As you know, we’ve been including visits to a number of private gardens throughout our program for years now – three decades, in fact. However, for our Premium range, we thought it would be nice to include even more, thanks to our long-standing relationships with all the right people! So, among these itineraries, you will find even more access to amazing private gardens all over the country that aren’t ordinarily open to members of the public – what a treat!
When it comes to our Premium collection, we wanted to keep it smaller and more exclusive, so we created seven wonderful itineraries to choose from. They can take you all around the UK, from Scotland’s Highlands to Norfolk, Somerset, the Cotswolds and Kent. Each vacation includes a number of memorable highlights, as mentioned in the boxes above and we do hope to welcome you on one of these new tours very soon.
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BOOK YOUR 2022 VACATION 100% RISK-FREE Book your 2022 vacation with complete confidence in the knowledge that you can transfer or cancel without any penalty up to 10 weeks prior to departure* if you change your mind about traveling for any reason. If you have already booked for 2022, don’t worry – you are automatically eligible for this offer.
Ballindalloch Castle ©ColinMcLeanPhotography
REGIONAL PICK-UPS Throughout 2022, we will be introducing more regional departure points on a wide selection of tours, wherever the itinerary allows. This means we will be offering departures from the north-east and north-west of England and also, with the addition of overnight stops, from the south coast and from London across a number of our tours. For more details, visit: brightwaterholidays.com/regional-departures/ Terms and conditions apply: *Transfer without admin fees to any other vacation or receive a full refund including deposit if you cancel up to 70 days before departure. Applies to new and existing bookings. Oberammergau, Lord of the Glens and certain other vacations are excluded from this offer because we have non-refundable service costs to pay in advance – you will be advised at the time of booking if your chosen vacation is ineligible for this offer, in which case normal transfer/cancelation conditions apply.
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Abbey Garden
GREAT GARDENS OF CORNWALL
IN THE COMPANY OF MIKE NELHAMS
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ith the help of Mike Nelhams, Curator of Tresco’s Abbey Gardens and a long-standing friend of Brightwater Holidays, we have put together this very special tour of Cornwall, featuring not only the gardens but the personalities behind them. These include Sir Tim Smit, the driving force behind both the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project, Charles Williams of Caerhays Castle and Lord Falmouth of Tregothnan Estate. At our base in the comfortable Alverton Hotel, Truro, our tour begins with a presentation from Mike Nelhams on the great Gardens of Cornwall. We then enjoy a tour of the Lost Gardens of Heligan with Garden Manager Alasdair Moore, after a personal introduction from Sir Tim Smit, and a visit to the wonderful gardens of Caerhays Castle, which includes lunch and a welcome from the owner Charles Williams. After an exciting day on Tresco and a tour of the outstanding Abbey Gardens led by Mike himself, our tour concludes with a private visit to the Tregnothnan Estate with owner Lord Falmouth and a tour of the unique Tregothnan Tea Plantation.
Day 2 We begin with a visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, where we will be welcomed by Sir Tim Smit who ‘discovered’ and restored the gardens to their former glory. We will then be joined by Garden Manager Alasdair Moore for a tour of the gardens. Following this we transfer to Caerhays Castle, where we have lunch followed by a tour of the garden with a member of the family. (B, L & D)
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Talk by Sir Tim Smit, creator of the Lost Gardens of Heligan and co-founder of the Eden Project » Personal tour of Tresco’s Abbey Gardens with Mike Nelhams » Lunch at Caerhays Castle and private tour with a family member » Welcome by Lord Falmouth and tour of the Tregothnan Tea Plantatiion
Your Tour Includes
Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart by train from London Paddington for Truro and continue by coach to our hotel in Cornwall. Before dinner, our guide Mike Nelhams will give a presentation on his favorite Cornish gardens. (D)
Caerhays Castle
Day 3 We transfer to Penzance and take a helicopter flight to Tresco, where Mike will take us on a personal guided tour of what is one of the most stunning gardens in the British Isles. (B & D) Day 4 This morning we depart for a private visit to the Tregothnan Estate, where we will be welcomed by the owner Lord Falmouth. We will then be privileged to enjoy a tour of the garden which opens very infrequently to the public. After lunch we will be joined by Managing Director Jonathon Jones for a tour of the unique Tregothnan Tea Plantation. (B, L & D) Day 5 Return by train to London (B)
» Four nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast at the 4-star Alverton Hotel, Truro » Two lunches » Return standard class rail travel between London and Truro (regional rail connections can also be arranged at a supplement; $140pp discount for no rail travel) » Return helicopter flight to the Scilly Isles » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel in Cornwall » Services of Mike Nelhams as tour manager
Departures & Prices 2 April
from $2235pp
Single Supplement $525
Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
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Holkham Hall
STATELY HOMES AND SEASIDE CASTLES OF
NORFOLK
ur historical tour of Norfolk begins as we travel through verdant O rolling countryside to our first stately home, the 500-year-old Oxburgh Hall, a survivor from the War of the Roses, followed by a visit
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to one of Britain’s largest and best-preserved keeps, Castle Rising. We also visit the Blickling Estate, a stunning Jacobean mansion set in magnificent parklands and glorious gardens. After a brief trip on the North Norfolk Heritage Railway, we head to what is one of Norfolk’s most famous stately homes, Sandringham, the much-loved retreat of the British monarchy, where we have the chance to enjoy a memorable afternoon tea followed by a private guided tour. The Palladian-style Holkham Hall, home to the Earls of Leicester, and the charming, moated manor of Hindringham Hall are next, with private access to the beautifully tended gardens included at the latter. Another Palladian-style house features as we visit Wolterton Park, as well as the Regency house Hoveton Hall, where we meet the current owner. Finally, we join Lady Walpole at her ancestral family home, Mannington Hall, for a guided tour and light lunch.
Sandringham
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Afternoon tea with sparking wine and private tour at Sandringham » Tour of Mannington Hall with Lady Walpole followed by lunch » Steam train journey on the North Norfolk Railway » Private tour of the gardens of Hindringham Hall
Your Itinerary Day 1 The first of our stately homes of Norfolk is Oxburgh Hall, a stunning moated country house built in 1482 at the peak of the War of the Roses by the Bedingfeld family. We continue to Castle Rising, one of the best preserved and most extravagantly decorated keeps to be found in England. (D) Day 2 We depart for the Blickling Estate, a jaw-dropping Jacobean mansion surrounded by magnificent gardens and delightful meadows. After a nostalgic trip on the North Norfolk Railway we visit Wolterton Hall, sumptuously furnished and decorated. An in-depth tour and refreshments are included. (B & D)
Day 3 We tour Holkham Hall, the magnificent home of the Earls of Leicester with a vast collection of art. Nearby is Hindringham Hall, where we enjoy a private tour of the lovely gardens. (B & D) Day 4 The well-preserved Regency house of Hoveton Hall is followed by the much loved royal retreat of Sandringham, where we enjoy a delightful afternoon tea with sparkling wine followed by a private evening guided tour. (B, AT & D) Day 5 We conclude at the charming moated manor house of Mannington Hall, where we join Lady Walpole for a tour of her estate followed by a light lunch. (B & L)
Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, AT: Afternoon Tea, D: Dinner
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Your Tour Includes » Four nights’ dinner (with wine), bed & breakfast at the 4-star Knights Hill Hotel, King’s Lynn » One lunch and one afternoon tea » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Services of a professional tour manager
Departures & Prices Regional Departures: London, Colchester
9 May 13 June 19 September
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Single Supplement $280
Minterne House
SOMERSET
AND DORSET IN STYLE
to our Gardens of Somerset and Dorset vacation and Ioffernouraddition Coastal Castles and Magnificent Mansions of Dorset tour we this stylish tour of the neighboring counties which are home
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to a particularly rich selection of wonderful houses and gardens. Tranquil private gardens are included here, such as The Old Vicarage in Shaftesbury, a delightful wildlife garden that bursts with color, and The Old Rectory with its walled garden, kitchen garden and masses of roses. Larger and grander gardens are also featured, such as Mapperton House and Gardens, where we enjoy a cream tea, the large plantsman’s gardens at Horn Park with spectacular views across the Dorset countryside and East Lambrook Manor, recognised throughout the world as the ‘Home of English Cottage Gardening’. The highlight is a visit to Minterne, former home of Sir Winston Churchill, where we enjoy a guided tour of the house and gardens in the company of current owner Lord Digby, with a private lunch also included. Join us as we tour Somerset and Dorset in style!
Your Itinerary Day 1 We head for our first visit, the Old Vicarage, Shaftesbury. This delightful wildlife garden is peppered with hundreds of vibrant bulbs that burst with color throughout the seasons, though in June the highlight is the alliums which are in full bloom. We are treated to a light lunch before time to explore. (L & D)
Day 3 We begin at the large plantsman’s gardens at Horn Park with an introduction from the owner to this horticultural delight. In the afternoon we continue to Minterne House and Gardens, where we have a two-course lunch before embarking on an exclusive private tour of the house and gardens with owner Lord Digby. (B, L & D)
Day 2 Depart for Mapperton House where we have exclusive access to the garden followed by a guided tour of the house and a cream tea. Later we visit the private garden at the Old Rectory, which features numerous springs and streams, a natural swimming pool ringed with native plants and over 350 rose bushes. (B, CT & D)
Day 4 Our final visit takes us to East Lambrook Manor Gardens, created by Margery Fish and recognised throughout the world as the ‘Home of English Cottage Gardening’. We also have a chance to pick up a souvenir or two at the Margery Fish Plant Nursery before returning to our original departure points. (B)
Lanes Hotel, Yeovil
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Private tour of Minterne House and Gardens with Lord Digby and a private lunch » Exclusive access to the garden followed by a guided tour of the house and a cream tea at Mapperton House » Light lunch at the Old Vicarage gardens » Souvenir plant shopping at East Lambrook Manor Gardens & Nursery
Your Tour Includes » Three nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast at the Lanes Hotel, Yeovil » Two lunches and a cream tea » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Services of a professional tour manager
Departures & Prices Regional Departures: London, Reading, Swindon, Bristol | Manchester, Birmingham, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Bristol
19 June
from $1325pp
Single Supplement $315
Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, CT: Cream Tea, D: Dinner
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Leonardslee
DISTINGUISHED GARDENS OF
KENT AND SUSSEX
he adjoining counties of Kent and Sussex are home to some of the T most distinguished gardens in England, which we have brought together in this new Premium itinerary, packed with guided tours, personal welcomes and unique insights.
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Anyone with a passion for gardens and gardening will delight in the experiences we have in store here. Highlights include the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, 12 acres of historic gardens dotted with contemporary sculpture, as well as woodland paths and striking views; the magnificent Lullingstone Castle, which is home to the World Garden of Plants, created by Tom Hart Dyke; the beautiful seven-acre Great Comp Garden, filled with shrubs and perennials, and glorious Scotney Castle. We delight in the spring flowers of Pashley Manor and visit garden writer Christopher Lloyd’s celebrated English country garden at Great Dixter House and there is also a specially arranged treat at Sissinghurst, with guided tours of both the gardens and the house followed by a private dinner.
Your Itinerary Day 1 We begin at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, home to over 12 acres of historic gardens with an eclectic style, from perfectly manicured terraces and bubbling fountains to a wild Jungle. At Lullingstone Castle we will enjoy a guided tour with Tom Hart Dyke, creator of the World Garden of Plants, inspired by his time as a hostage of Colombian guerillas. (D)
sumptuous plantings, followed by a guided tour of the bold and brilliant garden at Great Dixter. (B & D)
Day 2 A Curator-led tour of Great Comp, a plantsman’s haven, is followed by Scotney Castle, where a woodland garden surrounds the old moated castle. (B & D)
Day 4 This morning we visit one of the finest woodland gardens in England, the spectacular Leonardslee Gardens. This is followed by Sissinghurst, which became the most admired garden of its time and continues to delight today. We are privileged to enjoy an exclusive tour of the garden with the Head Gardener and of the house with the Collections Manager, followed by a private dinner. (B & D)
Day 3 To Pashley Manor first, a quintessential English garden with
Day 5 We conclude in the inspirational setting of Nymans Garden. (B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, D: Dinner
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Great Comp Garden
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Personal guided tour of Lullingstone’s World Garden of Plants with Tom Hart Dyke » Private tour of the Riverhill Himalayan Garden with the Head Gardener » Personal guided tour with the Curator at Great Comp Garden » Private guided walk at Leonardslee » Guided tour of the House and Gardens at Sissinghurst followed by a private dinner
Your Tour Includes » Four nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Spa Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells » One dinner at Sissinghurst and three dinners at the hotel » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Services of a professional tour manager
Departures & Prices Regional Departures: London, Gatwick
16 May
from $1675pp
Single Supplement $280
Cawdor Castle
CASTLES AND PALACES OF THE HIGHLANDS
his tour takes us through some of the most stunning and dramatic T landscapes of Scotland. We head north to the charming village of Blair Atholl, where we find Blair Castle nestled in the secluded
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Perthshire countryside. The castle is the ancestral home to Clan Murray and the historical seat of the Dukes of Atholl. We then skirt around the western edge of the Cairngorms National Park to the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness. From here we have a compilation of castles on our itinerary including the privately owned Ballindalloch Castle, the château-style Dunrobin Castle and blush-colored Brodie Castle. The highlight of the tour is our visit to Cawdor Castle, immortalized in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth as the scene of King Duncan’s murder. We are delighted to be joined here by Lady Cawdor for a private drinks reception, when we will find out what life in the castle is really like. Our final visit is to Scone Palace, which during its history has been the seat of parliaments as well as the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. Here we will be joined by Head Gardener (and ‘Beechgrove Garden’ presenter) Brian Cunningham for a private guided tour* of the gardens followed by lunch. *For the July departure, this will be led by a member of the gardening team.
Your Itinerary Day 1 We head north to Blair Castle, home to some of the finest views in Scotland, not to mention the only private army in Britain. A private guided tour of the Castle has been arranged, after which we enjoy a light lunch. (L & D)
of the Moray Firth. We enjoy a visit to the castle and formal gardens as well as a captivating falconry display. (B & D)
Day 2 Today we venture into Speyside as we visit Ballindalloch Castle, where we discover a treasure trove of antique furniture, ceramics and paintings and a delightful garden. (B & D)
Day 4 Two historic castles feature today, beginning at blush-colored Brodie, which dates back 400 years. Then we head to Cawdor, immortalised in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and today home to a magnificent garden. Lady Cawdor will host a drinks reception and share her experiences as a chatelaine. (B & D)
Day 3 We travel north into Sutherland this morning for a full day at Dunrobin Castle, which appears to have been plucked from the Loire Valley and planted on the shores
Day 5 Descending from the Highlands we conclude in the historic surroundings of Scone Palace, where we have a guided tour of the gardens and lunch. (B & L)
Kingsmills Hotel - Dining Room
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Exclusive drinks reception with Lady Cawdor at Cawdor Castle » Private guided tour of Blair Castle followed by lunch » Guided tour of the gardens at Scone Palace with Head Gardener Brian Cunningham followed by lunch » A treasure trove of antique furniture and paintings at Ballindalloch Castle
Your Tour Includes » Four nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast at the 4-star Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness » Two lunches » All visits as outlined in the itinerary » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Services of a professional tour manager
Departures & Prices Regional Departures: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Kinross, Perth
22 June 20 July 10 August 21 September
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Single Supplement $695
Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
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Sezincote
CHAMPAGNE AT HIGHGROVE AND
GARDENS OF THE COTSWOLDS
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ur Premium Tour of the Cotswolds features an exclusive visit to Highgrove, the country home of HRH The Prince of Wales. As always, this will be a rare opportunity to see these fascinating gardens with the added attraction of a delightful Champagne afternoon tea. To complement this, we have selected some of the finest gardens to be found in the region, beginning with Broughton Grange, set in a stunning location overlooking a valley in the heart of Oxfordshire and designed by multiple Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Tom Stuart-Smith. We visit Batsford Arboretum, home to over 2,850 specimens with a focus on those originating from the Far East, and savour the secluded and romantic Cerney Gardens. We also visit Chavenage House, an Elizabethan Manor house as featured in the BBC TV series ‘Poldark’, and the ‘Arts and Crafts’ house of Rodmarton Manor, whose fine garden comprises a series of ‘outdoor rooms’, each with its own distinctive character and charm. Finally, we head to Sezincote where the gardens were transformed and restored with guidance from Graham Stuart Thomas.
Please note, by the very nature of this vacation we are dependent on a successful application for admittance to Highgrove, which will be confirmed in February 2022.
Your Itinerary Day 1 We head for our first visit, Broughton Grange, Oxfordshire. The garden was significantly developed when leading landscape gardener Tom Stuart-Smith was commissioned to transform the south facing field into a fabulous garden. (D)
Day 3 We depart for Cerney Gardens, a romantic escape in the eastern Cotswolds. The garden has an organic approach where flowers tumble across one another. Later we head to Chavenage House, a delightful Elizabethan house built of traditional Cotswold stone, that has featured in many films and TV series, most recently Poldark. Here we enjoy a guided tour of the house followed by a specially arranged three course dinner including wine. (B & D)
Day 2 We transfer to Highgrove, the country home of HRH The Prince of Wales, a unique opportunity to inspect these fascinating gardens which of course are cultivated using wholly organic methods. As a special treat we have included a delicious Day 4 Visits to the ‘Arts and Crafts’ house Champagne tea. Later we enjoy a guided and garden of Rodmarton Manor and tour of Batsford Arboretum, home to Sezincote with its exotic Moghul-style an astonishing collection of over 2,850 gardens complete a distinguished tour set specimens. (B, AT & D) in glorious countryside. (B) Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, AT; Afternoon Tea, D: Dinner
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Chavenage House
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Tour of Highgrove Gardens with Champagne afternoon tea » Private tour of Broughton Grange with one of the senior gardeners » Guided tours at Batsford, Rodmarton and Sezincote » Private tour of Chavenage House and three course dinner including wine
Your Tour Includes » Three nights’ bed & breakfast at the 4-star Charingworth Manor Hotel » Two dinners at the hotel and one dinner with wine at Chavenage House » All visits as outlined in the itinerary including tour of Highgrove with Champagne afternoon tea » Comfortable coach travel throughout » Services of a professional tour manager
Departures & Prices Regional Departures: London, Oxford
21 June
from $1675pp
Single Supplement $505
Hillsborough
GRAND HOUSES AND GARDENS
OF NORTHERN IRELAND this signature tour by Ulster-based garden designer, writer and Iwenbroadcaster Trevor Edwards, who will also be our tour manager, have curated a collection of outstanding gardens in the east of
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Northern Ireland, featuring a number of special access visits, tours and experiences. We begin at Guincho, one of the great private gardens of Northern Ireland, which overlooks Belfast Lough and is filled with choice plants. A busy but rewarding day follows as we visit Ballywalter Park, featuring a private tour in the company of owners Lord and Lady Dunleath; the dazzling and idiosyncratic garden of Mount Stewart, truly one of the great gardens of the world, and Grey Abbey, considered to be one of the finest Georgian country houses in Ireland. We continue with visits to atmospheric Castle Ward, with its stunning views over Strangford Lough and Montalto Estate, a privately-owned demesne nestled in the heart of picturesque countryside. At historic Ballyedmond Castle we enjoy a tour followed by lunch in the orangery before touring the equally historic Hillsborough Castle, Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Northern Ireland and the subject of a recent extensive restoration program. Our tour concludes at the delightful gardens of Clandeboye Estate.
Your Itinerary Day 1 We depart from London Gatwick airport on our flight to Belfast. Upon arrival we will join our coach and transfer to our first visit, Guincho Gardens, a 12-acre estate which overlooks Belfast Lough and one of the great private gardens of Northern Ireland. (D)
House, considered to be one of Ireland’s finest Georgian country houses (B & D)
Day 2 We first visit Ballywalter Park, an Italianate palazzo mansion, where we are privileged to be joined by Lord and Lady Dunleath, who will give us a personal guided tour of the house. We continue to Mount Stewart, the dazzling and idiosyncratic gardens which bask in a micro-climate of low rainfall and humid coastal air. We conclude at Grey Abbey
Day 4 A visit and lunch at historic Ballyedmond Castle and Gardens is followed by Hillsborough, HM The Queen’s official residence in Northern Ireland, where the walled garden is enjoying a major makeover. (B, L & D)
Day 3 We visit Castle Ward, famous for its two contrasting façades, followed by Montalto, a private demesne nestled in the Co Down countryside. (B & D)
Day 5 We conclude at the Clandeboye Estate with its delightful Bee Garden. (B)
Culloden House Hotel
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
» Special access to the private garden of Guincho » Personal guided tour of the house at Ballywalter Park with Lord and Lady Dunleath » Guided tour and lunch in the Orangery at Ballyedmond Castle and Gardens » Private garden tour at Hillsborough Castle
Your Tour Includes » Four nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast at the 4-star Culloden House Hotel, Co Down » One lunch » Return flights from London Gatwick to Belfast (regional flights available on request at a supplement) » Comfortable coach travel and all visits » Services of Trevor Edwards as tour manager
Departures & Prices 18 July
from $2235pp
Single Supplement $555
Inc. meals: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
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CASTLES AND HOUSES COLLECTION Lydiard House
CASTLES AND COUNTRY HOUSES OF CUMBRIA
CASTLES AND HISTORIC HOUSES OF CHESHIRE
CASTLES AND HOUSES OF NORTH WALES
CASTLES & HOUSES OF KENT
WHO LIVES IN A HOUSE LIKE THIS?
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hey say an Englishman’s home is his castle and we just happen to know some Englishmen whose castles actually are their homes – and they’ve invited us in! If you love sneaking a peek at other people’s homes, you’re sure to enjoy our newly expanded collection of Castles and Historic Houses vacations. Many of you expressed an interest in history when we sent out our last annual survey, so when considering our portfolio for 2022, we decided to create a selection of brand new itineraries that visit even more castles and historic homes in order to help you fulfil your travel dreams. From the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall, from Lincolnshire to the Cotswolds and from Wiltshire to the West Midlands – the newest additions to our Castles & Houses program have something for everyone. The full range – which boasts a selection of itineraries that can take you to Kent, the Scottish Borders, Dorset and more – is available to browse via our website today.
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