Archive for February, 2010

Did you know that Cornwall is often described as the ‘garden capital of the world’?  Cornwall’s magnificent gardens total over 60 gardens and because of the county’s unique and mild coastal climate boast a wealth of rare and beautiful plants and trees – some of the most exciting to be found in the British Isles!

 What better way to relieve the stresses and strains of modern life than by taking a short break here in Cornwall and visiting our splendid gardens?

 If you would like to throw history and horticulture into the mix then there are many captivating landscapes of the grand estates to visit, many within reach of Rock and its environs, such as:

Lanhydrock House and Garden at Bodmin, one of the most beautiful of National Trust properties, a short journey away;

The Lost Gardens of Heligan at St Austell, with 200 acres to explore, is open all year round;

Trerice at Kestle Mill, Newquay, is easily reached and well worth a visit, with its secluded valley garden and grand Elizabethan manor house.

To celebrate the start of Spring we are offering a four-night break for the price of three nights at the majority of our houses, for short breaks taken before the end of April (excluding the Easter fortnight). Simply quote ‘Cornish Gardens’ at the time of booking to benefit from this offer.