Channel Islands: Gardens of Jersey14th May 2025
From:£1,620
Summary
Situated within touching distance of France, the island of Jersey is blessed with wonderfully mild and sunny weather, making it the perfect destination for an early or late summer holiday. It is also home to some splendid gardens which make the most of this favourable climate to produce stunning displays, not to mention the profusion of wildflowers that thrive in the lush green meadows.
Creux Baillot Cottage Garden is set in a tranquil valley and packed full of unusual plants and elegant features. At the Domain des Vaux, fine trees and shrubs are set around a traditional Jersey farmhouse and at Les Aix we find nut and camellia trees, and borders with old English roses. We also visit the excellent Samarès Botanical Gardens and the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, and we have a day set aside to explore the many attractions of Jersey such as the War Tunnels and Mount Orgueil Castle, or take an optional day trip to Guernsey which includes a visit to historic Sausmarez Manor and its wonderful sub-tropical garden.
What to Expect
- Enthusiastic owners show off their private gardens
- Diverse styles and exotic plants at Samarès Botanical Gardens
- Chelsea gold medal-winning quality at Eric Young Orchid Foundation
- Marvellous sea views and wildflower meadows
- Explore Jersey’s attractions or take a trip to Guernsey
Departure Routes
Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
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Jersey Airport | 00:00 | 00:00 |
London Gatwick Airport | 00:00 | 00:00 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
Day by Day Itinerary
We fly from London Gatwick to Jersey (flights from regional airports are also available on request at a supplement). On arrival, we will be met by our coach and transfer to our comfortable accommodation. Our local guide will host a pre-dinner welcome meeting to introduce us to the island.
On our May departure there will also be a visit to Le Noir Pre, where hopefully the wild orchids will be in bloom. the rare Jersey wild orchid, the Spotted Orchid and the Southern Marsh Orchid are to be found in this particular field St Ouen, which is owned by the National Trust for Jersey.
Meals includedDinner