Cotswolds in Bloom
June 2-8, 2027
Experience the gardens of the Cotswolds in peak blooming season! Enjoy exclusive visits to masterpiece English gardens with estate owners and head gardeners. We’ll also visit the Bath Botanical Gardens and Daylesford, England’s poshest farm shop. We'll stay in two of England's most historic five-star luxury hotels, including four nights in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.
DETAILS
June 2 - 8, 2027
Double Occupancy: $6,900
Single Occupancy: $9,200
Dates: The tour begins the evening of June 2nd in Bath. You can depart anytime on June 8th. A transfer to London-Heathrow airport is included.
Length: 6 nights
Group Size: Maximum 14
Tour Themes: This is an English garden-themed tour.
To Reserve Your Place, please fill out the following form or email laura@wingbacktravel.com. Laura will respond as soon as possible to confirm availability and the next steps to finalize your reservation.
HIGHLIGHTS
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EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Our days will be filled with visits to England’s finest gardens guided by head gardeners and property owners. We’ll visit the Harold Peto gardens at Iford Manor and Buscot Park; a garden designed by a couple who also worked at Highgrove; and the world-famous collection of roses at Asthall Manor.
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WATERCOLOR CLASS
After strolling through Bath’s Botanical Gardens, we will have a private botanical watercolor workshop at the Temple of Minerva. All materials provided, no experience necessary! Take home two creations as a little souvenir of our trip!
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HISTORIC LUXURY HOTELS
For this tour we are staying at two luxurious five-star properties: The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath and Cliveden House. You can read about how we chose these hotels in our postcard.
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EXPLORE GEORGIAN BATH
We'll stay at the world-famous five-star Royal Crescent Hotel and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea. Bath is the only entire city in the UK designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for both its Roman history and its spectacularly preserved Georgian architecture.
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PRIVATE DINING
This tour features several special dining experiences: lunch at an award-winning hotel where the food is sourced directly from the garden, private dining at our hotels in Bath and Cliveden, and high tea.
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SHOPPING & LUNCH AT DAYLESFORD
Visit England's poshest farm shop, where Lady Carole Bamford helped pioneer the organic farm-to-table movement and later launched her Bamford spa products brand.
ITINERARY
While we plan to follow this itinerary, please know that changes may be made in the event of unexpected cancellations or closures. A final itinerary will be sent to you one month prior to the tour start date.
Wednesday, June 2
You can arrive in Bath anytime before our welcome dinner at 6:30pm tonight in our hotel’s private dining room. Bath is an easy 2-hour train ride from London’s Paddington station or we can arrange for a private driver.
Thursday, June 3
We start the day with an early hours visit to Iford Manor, the masterpiece and former home of garden designer Harold Peto. After lunch together, enjoy a visit with the owners of a private garden.
Friday, June 4
We begin the day at the garden of an award-winning restaurant. After a tour of the garden, we will enjoy lunch together in the private dining room. In the afternoon, visit a privately-owned garden.
Saturday, June 5
Visit the Bath Botanical Gardens this morning where we will have a private watercolor workshop with a local artist. Afterwards enjoy high tea together at our hotel.
Sunday, June 6
This morning we check out of our Bath hotel and continue through the Cotswold countryside to one of England’s most prestigious privately-owned country houses. The owners will share their gardens and home with us. Afterwards we continue to Cliveden House for the last two nights of our time together.
Monday, June 7
This morning we have visit with Head Gardener at the childhood home of the Mitford sisters. Afterwards, lunch together at Daylesford, the eminent farm shop of the Cotswolds. After free time this afternoon to explore Cliveden, we will gather again in the evening for dinner in one of the estate’s private dining rooms.
Tuesday, June 8
Our tour officially ends after breakfast this morning. A transfer to London-Heathrow airport this morning is included. Please let us know your flight information as soon as you have it.
FAQs
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This is a moderately paced trip, and our days are full: we will be out for 7-8 hours most days, visiting 1-2 gardens and having lunch together everyday. On most days we will return to the hotel by 5pm and you will have the evening free. Please note that there is minimal free time during the day on this trip. If you have done our Gardens of England or Ireland trips, this trip is at a slower pace.
For this tour, you must be able to stand on your feet for 2 consecutive hours at a time, walk up and down stairs, and over uneven terrain at large estates. Historical buildings might not have elevators and most buildings in England are not air conditioned. If you have mobility concerns please speak with us before booking.
We like to say that traveling with Wingback Travel is like traveling with friends. Our travelers are friendly and open to meeting new people. We enjoy lively conversation at the lunch and dinner table and love to see new friendships form. Solo travelers are more than welcome on our tours. If you enjoy participating in the camaraderie of group travel then you will enjoy our tours.
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6 nights accommodation in five-star hotels
Private visits with head gardeners and estate owners
Watercolor workshop at the Bath Botanical Garden
Several private dining experiences
Afternoon tea
Shopping at Daylesford, the posh Cotswold farm shop
All breakfasts, all lunches, 2 dinners
Two full-time guides with you the entire tour
Transportation by private minibus during the tour
Transfer to London’s Heathrow airport on departure day
Complimentary travel planning services (including hotel reservations and private transfers) for your time before and after the tour
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Airfare
Trip Insurance
Any meals or anything else not listed on the itinerary.
Transportation to Bath on arrival day: we are happy to secure train tickets or arrange a private driver on your behalf.
Gratuities to driver and tour leaders
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Fly in and out of London’s Heathrow airport (LHR).
Arrival: The tour begins at 6:30pm on June 2nd at The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. Bath is an easy 2-hour train ride from London’s Paddington station or we can arrange for a private driver.
Departure: There are no activities on the last day of the tour, June 8th. A private transfer from Cliveden House to London Heathrow is included.
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This is a moderately paced trip, and our days are full: we will be out for 7-8 hours most days, visiting 1-2 gardens and having lunch together everyday. On most days we will return to the hotel by 5pm and you will have the evening free. Please note that there is minimal free time during the day on this trip. If you have done our Gardens of England or Ireland trips, this trip is at a slower pace.
If you have mobility concerns, please speak with us before booking.
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We will spend the first four nights at The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath and the last two nights at Cliveden House.
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Yes! We are more than happy to assist you with hotel reservations, private transfers, and train tickets for your travels before and/or after our tour.
We can also share our restaurant, shopping, and museum recommendations.