I am really thrilled to report that I have organised an exclusive opportunity for the garden lovers amongst you to visit the Tregothnan Estate and Botanic Garden, as part of our ‘Great Garden Break’, available from March-September this year.

The Tregothnan Botanic Garden is the largest historic garden in Cornwall, offering a diversity of plants, trees and rare collections.  It is thought to have had the earliest plantings of Camellias in the open, over 100 years ago.  The Estate itself has been home to Boscawen family since 1335 and is still a real working estate.  They even make the most delicious tea using their Camellias - you can try it here at the hotel.

The reason I say that I have an exclusive deal is because the garden is not open to the public, but knowing that private tours could be organised I had a meeting with Lucy at Tregothnan on a very cold Winters day to see if I could organise anything for the hotel; I knew that so many of our guests would love to go there.  The freezing cold conditions were worth it – not only did I get a mug of lovely Tregothnan tea, but I came away having organised several dates throughout the year when Idle Rocks guests can have these exclusive tours, and they kindly let us have 2 days per week most weeks. 

The tour lasts about 2 hours and you even get a scrumptious cream tea in their summerhouse.  It would normally cost £50 per person but I have managed to incorporate this into a great value 3 night package.  Have a look at the ‘Great Garden Break’ for more details of the offer, and why not have a look at the Tregothnan website – www.tregothnan.co.uk – it is fascinating reading but I can assure you it’s even more fascinating being there!