About
Widely regarded as one of the finest examples of a Cotswolds garden, this private ‘out of hours’ tour gives you the chance to meet the owner – the third in a line of three generations of lady gardeners to have transformed this beautiful estate.
Celebrating 100 years since its inception in 1919, your intensely personal tour allows you to witness changes and developments made through the eyes of the current owner – Anne Chambers. You’ll also pick up numerous tips about creating and maintaining a quintessential English garden.
Your tour ends with tea and cake baked locally in the village and the chance to browse plants, seeds and gifts in the shop.
Each person also receives a copy of the Kiftsgate Guide Book.
Schedule
Arrival and welcome from Anne Chambers, owner of Kiftsgate. 10 min.
Tour of the garden with Anne to see the development of the garden since its inception one hundred years ago and to see the different developments made by each generation. 90 min.
Tea and cake on the terrace with Anne. 20 min.
There will be an opportunity to purchase plants, seeds and gifts from the shop.
Booking details
Price: £500 per group booking. (Maximum of 10 people)
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: Maximum 10 people.
Opening: 2019 dates available: 8, 9, 22, 23 August and 5, 6 September. For 2020 four key dates are available, in the run up and during the Chelsea Flower Show, which are: 14, 15, 21 and 22 May.
Booking: Must be pre-booked a minimum of two weeks in advance. Payment of 25% non-returnable deposit at time of booking. Balance to be paid two weeks before the experience.
Facilities
Language: English only. Guests will need an intermediate level of English to fully appreciate the experience.
Parking: Parking for mini-buses available on-site.
Accessibility: There are steep banks and uneven paths. A moderate degree of fitness is required.
Special requirements: Sensible walking shoes are a must.
Weather: The experience can be enjoyed in almost all conditions. The only restriction would be very high winds when it would be unsafe to go round the garden in which case there would be a refund, less the deposit.
Contact details
Mrs Anne Chambers
anne@kiftsgate.co.uk
01386 438777
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