Experience England's Castles, Gardens & Grandeur
Travel like royalty through Southeast England’s most enchanting castles and iconic gardens — all from the comfort of a single luxury manor base.
Why This Tour?
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Stay at the Elegant Chilston Park Hotel
A Hand Picked Hotel dating back to the 1100s, featuring an award-winning restaurant and historical charm at every turn. Every detail offers a unique sense of place, surrounded by the quiet majesty of Kent.
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No Daily Packing – Just Leisurely Touring
Enjoy private day trips each morning while your belongings stay comfortably in place at this country house hotel. Return each evening for a fireside drink or countryside walk.
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Explore the Best of Kent, the “Garden of England”
This carefully curated itinerary includes:
- Leeds Castle: Built in 1119, surrounded by water and centuries of royal drama
- Hever Castle: Childhood home of Anne Boleyn
- Sissinghurst Gardens: A floral masterpiece
- Great Dixter, Pashley Manor, Scotney Castle, Dover Castle — and more
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Travel in Style with Your Own Chauffeured Transport
A licensed guide and insured driver lead each small-group journey with private vehicle service throughout.
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Custom Built for U.S. Travelers
This Prepco x Hand Picked Hotels tour includes:
- Full-board luxury accommodations
- All entrance fees and tours
- UK VAT tax
- Optional 0% APR financing available for purchase
- Optional travel insurance (cancel for any reason), available for purchase
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🌿 Perfect for Garden Clubs & Cultural Travelers
This journey was designed for garden enthusiasts, small travel circles, and anyone drawn to the history and beauty of England’s countryside.
Sissinghurst Castle, Uk
The enchanting entrance and gardens of Sissinghurst Castle, a haven of timeless English charm.
Leeds Castle, Kent, England, at dawn
With various re-buildings a castle has been on the site since the 10th century.
Castle combe
Picturesque Castle Combe, often called England’s prettiest village, frozen in time.
The Great Barn at Great Dixter Northiam
The Great Barn at Great Dixter, a historic home and world-renowned garden masterpiece.
Featured Hotel: Chilston Park Hotel
Stay at one of England’s most celebrated manor houses. Chilston Park combines antique-filled rooms with modern comforts, and serves as the luxurious base for your entire 8-night journey.
- Country manor hotel dating to 1100s
- Award-winning two AA Rosette restaurant
- Ensuite rooms with period furnishings
- Surrounded by gardens and scenic parkland
Chilston Park Hotel Interior
Elegant interiors where historic charm meets modern comfort
Chilston Park Exterior
A stunning country manor surrounded by lush Kent landscapes.
Chilston Park Hotel – Dining
Fine dining in an intimate setting, showcasing seasonal flavors of Kent.
Chilston Park Hotel – Bedroom
Luxurious accommodations designed for ultimate relaxation.
A Note from Barry Devo
“This region brings back fond memories from my younger years in England. I’m thrilled to now share its treasures with guests from the U.S. This tour is personal, polished, and truly unforgettable.”
— Barry Devo, British Travel Specialist & Prepco Advisor
📅 Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1: Depart the U.S. for London
- Day 2: Arrive and enjoy a private transfer to Maidstone, settling in at Chilston Park Hotel
- Day 3: Begin the journey at majestic Leeds Castle, often called "the loveliest castle in the world"
- Day 4: Visit Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, and stroll the vibrant Sissinghurst Gardens
- Day 5: Explore the artistic biodiversity of Great Dixter and the romance of Pashley Manor
- Day 6: Discover the storybook grounds of Scotney Castle and Gardens
- Day 7: Tour imposing Dover Castle, take in the White Cliffs, and enjoy a seaside tearoom at St. Margaret’s Bay
- Day 8: Visit regal Windsor Castle en route to your Heathrow-area hotel
- Day 9: Private transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S.
WHAT OUR Travelers SAY
This is a long overdue
This is a long overdue thank you for an extraordinarily well planned trip. We had such a good time, and the places and venues visited were wonderful. Our hotel on the Severn River in Worcester was superb. We really enjoyed our stay.
One outstanding feature of the trip was not a garden or castle, but was the little booklet of day to day activities and flight information. What a lifesaver that was for us!!!! That was a brilliant stroke of genius on your part—it’s obvious that you have dealt with travelers before.
We would definitely recommend your services, and please keep us in the loop with your future excursions.
Oh, one last point to make to you. We simply adore the Isle of Jersey, it was a true highlight of the trip and we are envious of those who get to live there.
Chris Jay and Margie
would study maps and websites pondering how to put a trip together, not sure of where to start — focus on lodging or plane reservations first? Or maybe timed admission tickets to ancient Roman sites in Bath, and build from there? But then I found Prepco Travel and Barry Devo.
With just a few emails and phone conversations he worked out a two-week “trip of a lifetime” that took me to my primary interest, gardens and landscapes of Cornwall, with seaside lodging and salt air. Flying into and out of Heathrow, with travel by train and car service, my custom itinerary took me to an inn in the Cotswolds then south to Bath, Stonehenge, with a final stop in Kent. He understood the transportation, distances and travel time required and put it together like a beautifully crafted puzzle.
I came home relaxed and renewed, without the package tour exhaustion, and most importantly, with wonderful memories of seaside villages and landscapes, celebrated gardens, historic sites, and cuckoo song at ancient churches. If you have questions about the logistics of this trip, get in touch with Barry and have him pass your name and contact info along to me.
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Want to see more of England?
Ask about extending your stay with:
Cornwall and the Southwest Coast
Wander dramatic coastlines, golden beaches, and hidden coves. From the storybook village of St. Ives to the mystical St. Michael’s Mount, Cornwall offers breathtaking beauty and coastal charm.
Wales – Land of Castles
Cross into a Celtic realm of myth and majesty. Explore towering fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon, stroll through postcard-perfect villages, and discover ancient traditions in the land with more castles per mile than anywhere else in the world.
London’s Royal Heritage
Cap off your English escape with a curated tour of London’s regal icons. Visit Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London—or enjoy a private tour of Windsor Castle before your flight home.
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