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 With
its uniquely mild, virtually frost-free, almost sub-tropical climate
Cornwall's great gardens come into their own in spring-time. Camellias
starting in November are followed by magnolias whilst rhododendrons
reach their peak in April and May. Increasingly many gardens are now
diversifying with summer flowers shrubs and plants.
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With the renaissance of interest in gardens
of the last few years, now is a particularly opportune time to visit Cornwall
as several of its gardens have been 'rediscovered' and 'renovated' such
as the world famous Lost Gardens of Heligan or the less well known Tregrehan.
Also the Eden Project with its two gigantic geodesic conservatories -
the largest in the world - housing an unrivalled collection of tropical
and Mediterranean plants and trees is attracting world-wide interest.
Different again are the host of the other gardens such as restored Georgian rectory
gardens, wonderful cliff-side gardens exposed to the sea or gardens following
deep ravines to a hidden cove on an estuary.
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Lost Gardens of Heligan
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We would like to show you a selection
of different Cornish gardens at their best within a six night, five day
holiday combining this with afternoon strolls.
We visit two gardens a day, the majority being famous ' great gardens' but in
addition some of the more intimate, smaller, private and less well known gardens.
Where possible we will arrange for the owner or head gardener to meet or accompany
us.
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Eden Project
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GARDEN
HOLIDAYS
What's included
Our holidays are usually based at the Llawnroc Inn, Gorran Haven or
Bodrugan Farm near Mevagissey but we also use bed and breakfast accommodation
and hotels in the Mevagissey and Truro areas. This enables us to suit
most pockets and tastes. Transport, information and all necessary arrangements
will be provided by your guides who operate exclusively in Cornwall.
For prices and dates see Home Page 
The holidays include six nights bed and breakfast, transport to and
from gardens, all gardens admissions charges and the services of a full-time
guide. Also included (if you prefer not to drive to Cornwall) is a pick-up/
drop off service for the nearest rail or coach station (St Austell)
or airport (Newquay) to which Ryanair now fly from London Stansted.
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Trelissick - National Trust Garden |
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For Further Details contact: Hidden
Cornwall Garden Holidays, 5 Perhaver Park, Gorran Haven, St.Austell,
PL26 6NZ UK
Tel: 01872 273068 or 01726 842259 Mobile:
07974 819702
Email: gardenholidays@walkingcornwall.co.uk
GARDEN
HOLIDAYS
A TYPICAL
PROGRAMME
DAY ONE
GARDEN Visit the internationally famous 30 acre gardens of Trewithen
still owned by descendants of the Hawkins family who developed it from
the 1700's. Penelope Hobhouse described it as 'perhaps the most beautiful
woodland garden in England.'
LUNCH Trewithen.
GARDEN A short drive to the garden of Creed House, a 5 acre Georgian
rectory garden reclaimed in recent years from a completely overgrown
wilderness.
STROLL To the nearby Church of Creed and perhaps further.
TEA TBA.
DAY TWO
GARDEN Visit the world famous Lost Gardens of Heligan, as featured
on the Channel 4 documentary series. Developed over centuries by the
Tremayne family it is now described as 'the largest garden restoration
project in Europe.'
LUNCH In Heligan Gardens with fresh ingredients based on their own produce.
GARDEN Caerhays Castle-an informal woodland garden on a superb coastal
site. The castle was designed by Nash of Buckingham Palace fame.
STROLL At Porthluney Cove, film-set for Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
TEA A farmhouse cream tea at Bodrugan Barton, a historic manor farm.
DAY THREE
GARDEN Trebah Garden established by Charles Fox and resurrected
by the Hibbert family. The steeply wooded ravine garden of 25 acres
falls 200 feet from the C18th house to a private beach on the Helford
River. (Alan Titchmarsh's favourite garden)
LUNCH At Trebah.
GARDEN Trelissick. See the plants that inspired the designers of Spode
China. Wonderful estuary views. Visited by the Queen Spring 2002.
STROLL Around Trelissick Estate.
TEA On the Roseland Peninsula via King Harry ferry.
DAY FOUR
GARDEN Chyverton. Georgian landscape framing woodland garden
formed over last 75 years. Tour personally conducted by Nigel Holman
(owner).
LUNCH Hawkins Arms, nearby.
GARDEN Eden Project. See the huge humid tropic and Mediterranean biomes
and their amazing trees and plants. Billed as the 8th Wonder of the
World.
STROLL/TEA Eden.
DAY FIVE
GARDEN Lanhydrock. the 'jewel in the crown' of the National Trust
in Cornwall set in an oak/beech forest on land rising from the River
Fowey. Many rare trees and shrubs. Unique circular herbaceous garden.
LUNCH Lanhydrock
GARDEN Tregrehan revived by the young New Zealander who has inherited
it. See the walled garden, original Victorian hothouses, Yew Walk and
pinetum.
STROLL/TEA Walk round the port of Charlestown with its tall ships where
so many film and TV scenes have been shot. Enjoy a cream tea overlooking
the harbour
Other
gardens sometimes visited: Bosvigo, Lamorran, Pine Lodge,
St.Michael's Mount, Trevarno, Trist House, Porthpean.
Specialist
plant nurseries sometimes visited: Hardy Exotics,
Trevena Cross.
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