Itinerary Day 1 We fly from London Gatwick to Jersey. On arrival, we will be met by our coach and transfer to our comfortable accommodation. Our local guide will host a pre-dinner welcome meeting to introduce us to the island. Inc. Meals: Dinner only.
Day 2 We visit three private gardens today, beginning at
Domain des Vaux. The gardens and woodland are set around a traditional Jersey farmhouse. There are magnificent specimens of magnolias and camellias as well as a kitchen garden and formal herb garden here. Les Aix is built around a traditional granite house, with an orchard, nut and camellia trees, a yew and bush maze, and borders with old English roses. At Creux Baillot we will meet the enthusiastic owner of this, one of the most established gardens on the island that contains many rare and unusual plants. A large bog garden contains water loving irises while other drier areas include species from Central America. Inc. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.
Samarès Rose Garden
Day 4 This morning we visit the privately-owned
Creux Baillot
Day 3 Today is free to explore the many attractions that
Jersey has to offer or perhaps take a day trip to Guernsey or St Malo in France (passport required). Inc. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.
Samarès Botanical Garden, a development of gardens created in the 1920s by Sir James Knott. The gardens are extensive, tranquil and diverse in style and include a renowned herb garden and Japanese garden with all the plants clearly labelled. After some free time in Gorey we move on to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, which has an outstanding collection of orchids and has won gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show. We round off the day at Ransoms Garden Center, where we enjoy a cream tea and have a chance to pick up some souvenirs. Inc. Meals: Breakfast, cream tea & dinner.
Samarès Botanical Garden
Day 5 Today we transfer to the airport in time to check in for our return flights to London Gatwick. Inc. Meals: Breakfast only.
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