10 Best Holiday Destinations with Gardens to Visit During the cold wet days of late autumn and early winter it’s great to think about our holidays for next year. If you are wishing to include some beautiful gardens in your holiday itinerary as well, then I have just the destinations for you in this …
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Wales National Botanical Gardens
Wales National Botanical Gardens I visited The Wales National Botanical Gardens this month, whilst staying in Pembrokeshire, what an incredibly lovely place this is. Set in the Carmarthen countryside it is a wonderful blend of contemporary and historic gardens. The missions of the garden, opened in 2000, is to conserve, educate and inspire …
Cwm Deri Vineyard and Restaurant
I’m spending a few days near Narberth in Pembrokeshire. After talking to a nice lady from the Cwm Deri vineyard and restaurant at the Narberth food and drink festival, I decided to make a visit to this lovely vineyard nestled in the Pembrokeshire National Park about 10 miles from Tenby. The hills of the surrounding …
Branklyn Gardens and Falkland Palace Gardens
Branklyn Gardens and Falkland Palace Gardens Two stunning gardens to visit in Scotland, in Perthshire and Fife are Branklyn Gardens and Falkland Palace Gardens. Both of them have unique features and take you the visitor through beautiful surroundings where you can immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility that these gardens offer. Branklyn Gardens …
Fine Wines of Anjou and Saumur
Fine Wines Of Anjou And Saumur I love the Loire Valley, I also love Saumur. My first breathtaking sight of the Château de Saumur was driving over the Cessart Bridge and seeing it high up on the hill surrounded by row upon row of vines. A sight for sore eyes for sure. A land …
Famous Gardens in Rome
If you are visiting Rome then be sure to include some of the world’s must see gardens on your itinerary. Whether you are there for a few days or a few weeks, take time out from the hustle and bustle of this ancient, yet cosmopolitan, fast-paced city to seek out some quiet and peace in …
Gardens to Visit in Scotland
National Trust Scotland Whether you are resident in Scotland or wish to visit, National Trust Scotland is great value for money, membership allows you to visit these wonderful properties, gardens and natural areas. National Trust Scotland is the largest member organisation in Scotland. They are a conservation charity, and are funded mainly by donations. …
Wine Tastings and Beautiful Gardens
I love nothing more than visiting fabulous, well-kept gardens and as you are probably aware there are many to choose from. I also have a fascination for the wine-making process. It astounds me how, from a stubby little twig of a grape vine comes a glass of delicious wine. Be it red, white, rosé or …
Organic Gardens to Visit in the Loire
Wine and Wisteria Travel takes you to a few of my favourite organic gardens to visit in the Loire. The French love their gardens and plants just as much as the British do. Nearly every village has a community garden. Towns and villages all have lots of colourful planting schemes, hanging baskets and pots. …
Painswick Rococo Gardens Cotswolds
Painswick Rococo Gardens Cotswolds Created in the 1740’s as a pleasure garden for Benjamin Hyett, is this English, country gentleman’s playground. Painswick Rococo Garden, Cotswold is set in a beautiful hidden valley. It offers spectacular, far-reaching views of the Gloucestershire countryside. Designed for partying, this decadent garden features stunning follies and hidden garden structures …
