Castles and Manors Reviews

Overall, this was a delightful tour with flowers and gardens all the way. The Chelsea Flower Show was certainly an unforgettable experience in itself and not to be missed. The gardens that were showcased were at their Springtime best and a credit to those who tend them. The Optional Tours were somewhat disappointing in that we didn't get to Alfriston, ...read more Leeds Castle or Chartwell. There was also some initial confusion about the inclusion of Sissinghurst Gardens, but we eventually fluked a visit there as Chartwell was closed for a Public Holiday. The problems of navigating London traffic meant we were two hours late for a dinner in Picadilly, and that those who had elected a theatre dinner and show had to attend straight after the day's touring with no chance to freshen up or change. Obviously, there is little that can be done about this and the driver/director did the best they could under the circumstances. Yvonne from Global Journeys was her usual efficient self in organising the travel and tour arrangements for myself and my daughter who were in different parts of Australia. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)