Hare & Hounds Hotel, Cotswolds (Tetbury)
Local Attractions
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world. A historical collection of over 3,000 different trees and shrub species many of which are rare or endangered in their native lands. Covering six hundred acres, the arboretum is an inspiring place to relax and indulge your senses all year round. There are a variety of events and activities including Concerts, Signature events, Guided Walks, Craft Workshops, Heritage Trail, Events for children and families and much more.
Highgrove is the official residence of Prince Charles. He has used the 37-acre estate to promote his interest in organic farming and gardening. He is reputed to have spent £500,000 on the gardens at Highgrove taking advice on plants and design from famous garden expert Rosemary Verey of nearby Barnsley House before her death in the late 1990s.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana took up residence at Highgrove House soon after they were married in 1981. Highgrove became the first home for Charles and Diana's young sons Princes William and Harry and they spent much of their early years on the estate prior to starting school. Princess Diana is reported to have made many shopping trips to neighbouring Tetbury and Cirencester during her years at Highgrove and locals became used to seeing her and the young Princes out and about in the area.
Highgrove featured in a BBC Natural World TV documentary narrated by David Attenborough : Highgrove - a Prince's Legacy focused on a year in the life of the garden and estate farm and Prince Charles' efforts to make it a showcase for traditional and organic growing methods.
Prince Charles lives at Highgrove. There has long been keen public interest in the gardens. Unfortunately the private grounds are only occasionally open, and to organised groups of visitors - and there is a waiting list of up to two years. Any club or society or organised group that is interested in a visit, should apply in writing to:
The Prince of Wales Office
St James' Palace
London SW1A 1AA
Once you have the date of your visit confirmed, contact Classic British Hotels to organise your accommodation at the Hare and Hounds Hotel.
The house is built in the Georgian classical style and was constructed by the Paul family of Stroud, Gloucestershire some time between 1796 and 1798. It is a rectangular three-storey building with nine bedrooms, four reception rooms, eight bathrooms and a nursery wing.
- Westonbirt Arboretum (The National Arboretum) - home to a collection of more then 3,000 tree and shrub species, many of them rare or endangered, that comprise one of the finest tree gardens in the world; glorious seasonal displays and seasonal trails
- Highgrove - famous as the family home to HRH The Prince of Wales and Princess Diana shortly after they married in 1981; Highgrove has spectacular gardens, established by The Prince (tours by prior appointment only)
- Beaufort Polo Club - enjoy the thrill of first-class game of polo at the polo club that has HRH The Prince of Wales as its patron
- Malmesbury Abbey - a landmark Abbey in the Southern Cotswolds dating back to 1180, built on the site of a monastery established in 676
- Berkeley Castle - a fascinating Medieval castle, largely untouched for nine centuries and originally built to protect against the Welsh
- Hidcote Manor Garden - a garden masterpiece from the Arts & Crafts era comprising outdoor 'rooms', each with its own distinct character
- Castle Combe Racing Circuit - put your driving skills to the test with circuit racing, skid-pan driving, karting and rally driving, or enjoy the racing thrills as a spectator
- Roman baths - explore the World Heritage Site of Bath, with its famous Roman baths, beautiful architecture and Royal Crescent
- Painswick Rococo Gardens - magical 18th century gardens with magnificent views, serpentine paths, famous displays of snowdrops and flamboyant follies built in a variety of architectural styles
- Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust - outstanding nature reserve with the world's largest collection of swans, geese and ducks, an award-winning visitor centre, Land Rover and canoe safaris, tropical house, floodlit bird feeds and guided walks
- Snowshill Manor Garden - a beautiful Cotswold manor house with an eclectic collection of unusual exhibits from around the world and a glorious Arts & Crafts style terraced garden
- Dyrham Park - a National Trust owned baroque country house with a deer park, set in over 270 acres of garden and parkland
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