Tour of rural England and its charming hamlets and villages
Explore rural England and the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds with their honey-coloured stone and lively market towns. Journey through rolling hills and splendid landscapes as you discover some of the country’s greatest palaces, colleges and country.
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Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa 5*
Lucknam Park is a Palladian mansion dating from 1720 which was maintained as a family home until 1987 when it opened its doors as one of the UK’s top country house hotels. Set in 500 acres of listed parkland and beautiful gardens it has been lovingly restored to the elegance and style of the past era. Lucknam Park is truly one of England’s finest hotels, providing 5-star luxury at every turn.
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PROGRAMME
FRIDAY
Lunch & Welcome Presentation at Blenheim Palace
Private tour at Blenheim Palace
Set in a romantic park, Blenheim Palace was presented by the English nation to John Churchill in recognition of his victory over French and Bavarian troops in 1704. Characterised by an eclectic style and a return to national roots, it is a perfect example of an 18th-century princely dwelling.
Panoramic Road Tour
Panoramic Road Tour
Check-in & downtime at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Dinner at Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park The perfect place to start getting to know each other during a fine Michelin Star dining experience at Restaurant Hywel Jones. This restaurant will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and sophistication. The experience begins at the mile-long drive entrance, lined by beech trees, before you enter through the
magnificent Drawing Room or charming Library.
SATURDAY
Panoramic Road Tour Exclusive activity at Cirencester Park Polo Club Established in 1894, amid 3,000 acres of parkland and woodland on one of the country’s most beautiful parks, Cirencester offers the highest level of polo whilst retaining the charm of a delightfully relaxed country polo club.
Panoramic Road Tour
Lunch at Daylesford Farm What began as a simple passion for real food has grown into Daylesford as we know it today, one of the most sustainable farms in the UK. Set in over 2,500 acres of idyllic rolling organic countryside, Daylesford is nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. The perfect place to escape to a relaxing lunch in the beautifully converted Cotswolds stone cottages. Panoramic Road Tour
Dinner at The Brasserie, Lucknam Park After a long day of driving, there’s nothing better than enjoying an informal, relaxed dinner in good company. Remaining in the magnificent surroundings of Lucknam Park, The Brasserie will delight you with seasonal products, sourced from local suppliers, and ingredients straight from their kitchen garden.
SUNDAY
Panoramic Road Tour
Private visit to Wormsley Estate On acquiring Wormsley in 1985, Sir Paul and Lady Getty embarked on restoring this magical place to its former beauty, involving an extensive renovation of the estate that included the walled gardens, the cricket ground and the castellated Library. You will have the opportunity to visit one of the finest private collections of books and manuscripts in the country and to walk, run, field or bowl in the footsteps of some of cricket’s finest legends. Lunch at Wormsley Estate This quintessentially English experience will be perfectly capped off by lunch in the estate’s Home Farm Barn, a Grade II Listed Building.