| Patsy Floyd, who lives in the 15th century
Great Chalfield Manor in Wiltshire, England can arrange exclusive private visits to some of England's finest
gardens and special visits to Great Chalfield.
In June 2009, she will lead a tour of
'Scottish Gardens' from the Royal Scotsman train.
England is renowned for the beauty and diversity of her gardens and has bred some of the best gardeners in the world. Garden visiting has become one of this country’s most popular pastimes: many gardens lose that all important element of tranquillity. Imagine then being free to explore some of England’s finest gardens privately, in the company of the gardeners themselves. To experience their uniquely peaceful atmosphere in the company of those who care for them and whose enthusiasm and experience is vital to understand their character.
We invite our guests to make up a party of two to six people to explore a variety of selected gardens. They may be exceptional National Trust gardens (our visits are
usually made outside the public visiting times) but, more often, they are privately-owned gardens that are outstanding in some way. As some of these gardens surround beautiful and historic houses, our guests visit the houses too and meet their owners. A very special feature of our service is the opportunity we give of dining in these lovely houses and sampling English country life ‘from the inside.’
For those guests whose tour covers more than one day and prefer to mix their garden visiting with other activities we will arrange sightseeing in the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, the tiny cathedral city of Wells or the Cotswolds; golf at Bowood Park; theatre visits and antique shopping in Bath or the historic town of Bradford-on-Avon, renowned for its selection of antique shops. As we cater for very small groups we are able to tailor itineraries to suit guests’ individual tastes and interests.
Patsy can also arrange lunch or dinner parties for large or small groups in the Hall at Great Chalfield.
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