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Somerset & Bath: Contemporary Gardens

ur exclusive tour will visit some of the most exciting contemporary gardens in England's South West in the company of expert host, head gardener Troy Scott Smith. We'll discover the latest developments at in Somerset as well as two outstanding private gardens designed by and by . We'll also visit the personal garden of designer Libby Russell, and take a tour of , designer Alison Jenkin's organic smallholding and garden. We'll visit – recently redesigned by Arne Maynard – and Harold Peto's romantic, Italianate garden at . This special tour will also include an exclusive visit and picnic lunch at , the private garden of designer , and a visit to the garden of plantswoman Derry Watkins with the chance to explore her nursery . Our base throughout the tour will be the elegant Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in the heart of the historic city of Bath.

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