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Milling around Gardens and Heritage Havens

Discover beautiful gardens, traditional craftsmanship and peaceful river scenery on this relaxing Hampshire holiday.

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | The Elvetham Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | RHS Wisley Gardens | Savill Garden | Windsor River Cruise

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Enjoy the rural beauty, heritage and garden splendour of Hampshire, Surrey and Windsor on this relaxing holiday filled with colour, craftsmanship and countryside charm.

 

A highlight of the tour is a visit to RHS Garden Wisley, one of Britain’s most celebrated gardens, where inspirational planting, seasonal displays and beautifully designed landscapes create a wonderful day out.

 

You will also visit Savill Garden, a beautiful ornamental garden within Windsor Great Park, renowned for its impressive collections, peaceful walks and year-round colour.

 

During your stay, discover traditional skills at Whitchurch Silk Mill, the oldest working silk mill in the UK, where a guided tour reveals the fascinating story of historic silk production using traditional methods and machinery. A sandwich lunch and cake are also included.

 

We also include entrance to the Rural Life Living Museum, together with a relaxing Windsor river cruise with cream tea, offering a gentle way to enjoy the scenery from the water.

 

Your Hotel – The Elvetham Hotel

Set within 35 acres of landscaped gardens, this elegant Victorian mansion hotel offers stylish accommodation and a peaceful countryside setting.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

  • Door to door pick up service

  • Elite coach travel

  • 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

  • All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

  • Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

  • Entrance to RHS Wisley Gardens

  • Entrance to Rural Life Living Museum

  • Entrance to Savill Garden

  • Windsor river cruise with cream tea

  • Guided tour of Whitchurch Silk Mill with sandwich lunch and cake

  • Scenic touring through Hampshire, Surrey and Windsor

Day 1

After your door-to-door pick up, we travel to Hampshire and The Elvetham Hotel, where you will spend four nights with dinner and breakfast each day.

During Your Stay

Enjoy a relaxing programme of excursions including RHS Wisley Gardens, Savill Garden and the Rural Life Living Museum.

During your stay there will also be a guided tour of Whitchurch Silk Mill with sandwich lunch and cake included, together with a scenic Windsor river cruise complete with cream tea.

Final Day

After breakfast, we begin our comfortable journey home.

Suitable stops will be made along the way before returning you safely to your front door with fond memories of your Hampshire holiday.

Please Note

We always aim to operate the holiday as described. Occasionally changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will always be made with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

About the Destination

Hampshire, Surrey and Windsor offer a delightful blend of countryside scenery, historic attractions and outstanding gardens.

 

From the world-famous displays at RHS Wisley to the elegant surroundings of Savill Garden and the riverside charm of Windsor, this holiday showcases some of southern England’s most graceful and relaxing locations.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines garden visits, heritage attractions and gentle sightseeing at a comfortable pace.

 

Whether exploring colourful gardens, discovering traditional silk weaving or enjoying cream tea on a river cruise, this tour offers a wonderfully peaceful and varied break away.

 

Your Hotel – The Elvetham Hotel

A beautiful Victorian country house hotel offering elegant accommodation and peaceful surroundings in the Hampshire countryside.

 

Hotel Features

  • Restaurant and bar

  • Landscaped gardens

  • Lift

  • En-suite bedrooms

  • Tea and coffee facilities

  • Television

  • Hairdryer

  • Wi-Fi

 

Please note

This is a cashless venue with card payments only

 

 

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