A garden holiday with a difference – Meet the gardeners in South Devon
Written by Julia on 29th December 2009
RHS RosemoorLukesland pond
Renowned for half-hardy plants and it’s woodland garden, we will also visit Coleton Fishacre, the seaside home of Rupert D’Oyly Carte of Gilbert & Sullivan fame, which sits in a stream-fed valley above the scenic Devon coast and is now owned by the National Trust
Coleton Fishacre
One visit that could not be missed as part of our spring collection is the truly inspirational Garden House at Buckland Monachorum. Steeped in history and set in a tranquil valley, the walled garden surrounds the ruins of Buckland’s medieval vicarage. Beyond stretches a modern garden planted in a naturalistic style and the whole site contains over 6,000 plants!
The Garden House Long Walk
Guests will stay at the 3 star Carlton Hotel, part of the TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay in the heart of the English Riviera, which is nationally renowned for its amazing Aztec Falls leisure complex and nightly entertainment. With prices starting at only £240 pp for 4 nights dinner bed and breakfast this is an opportunity not to be missed by keen gardeners and plantsmen alike.
For more information call 01803 400500 or visit www.tlh.co.uk
