Tours to the South
TOUR 17: Chartwell, Hever Castle & English Villages (9 hours)
We first visit Chartwell, the home of Sir Winston Churchill from the 1920's until his death in1965. The house and gardens are wonderful reminders of the great man - he put so much of himself into the place. It's an absolute 'must-see' for his admirers from all corners of the globe. A pretty village provides an atmospheric old pub where a good lunch can be enjoyed, before we travel the short distance to spend the remainder of the day at Hever Castle and gardens. Lord Astor acquired the former home of two Queens of England in the late 1800's and spent a literal fortune restoring it. You can admire the result.
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TOUR 18: Scotney Castle Garden, Bodiam Castle & Rye (9 hours)
Visit Scotney Castle garden in its' charming valley setting. You'll surely fall for this lovely place, it's a kaleidoscope of colours and a truly romantic place. If the weather is fine why not take a picnic here? Leaving Scotney, it's only a 15 minute or so drive to the impressive 14th century castle at Bodiam. You'll have an opportunity to thoroughly explore the moated medieval building and to climb its' towers if you're feeling fit. There are very good audio-visual displays, and these together with our guide's knowledge and you'll get a realistic insight into the daily life of the castle's 100+ C14th/C15th occupants. |
We end our day at the historic little town of Rye. This charming place is an absolute delight, and begs to be strolled. A two hour drive brings us home to London. CLICK HERE FOR A $/£ CONVERTER |
TOUR 19: Petworth House, Arundel and Brighton (9/10 hours)
We begin with a drive through the pleasant countryside of Surrey to our first destination, Petworth House. Its' past owners amassed an art collection to rival anything you'll see in many National collections. Add to that an interesting house in a stately deer park setting and you'll see why you'll be pleasantly occupied for an hour or two. Lunch follows, at Arundel and a chance to either visit the castle or stroll the pretty little town, before we drive to Brighton. The Lanes, an antiques/collectables shopping area with much character, the Royal Pavilion not to mention the traditional delights of a popular seaside town with Victorian pier and we'll have to drag you back to the van for your two hour ride home!
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