About our hotels and transport

The hotels which we have booked for 2008 are described below.

At your first hotel, for a supplement and if available, we can arrange for you to take up your room immediately on your early morning arrival after a long flight.

Spring Favourites Tour, England with Chelsea Flower Show

Ashford International Hotel, Ashford.
Convenient for Eurotunnel, Le Shuttle, Eurostar and the gardens of Kent and Sussex, this modern well appointed suburban hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, gymnasium and shopping mall, and is adjacent to a large supermarket.

Thistle Kensington Gardens Hotel, London.
This modern hotel is centrally located opposite Kensington Gardens, close to Hyde Park and the Princess Diana Memorial Garden. All bedrooms have airconditioning, trouser press, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities, TV with satellite channels and internet access. There is a comfortable lounge bar and a brasserie-style informal restaurant with views across the park. Four minutes walk to Queensway and Bayswater Underground stations.

Summer Tour, England with Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Pratt's Hotel, Bath
A classical Georgian hotel, built in 1743 with interesting architectural features, nestling in the heart of the city. Originally five town houses of Bath stone by John Wood the Elder, one of Bath's famous architects. Famous occupants include Sir Walter Scott, William Wilberforce and Dame Peggy Ashcroft. Bar, comfortable restaurant and each bedroom has en-suite facilities, TV, hair dryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities.

Carlton Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court Built beside the River Thames around the same time as Hampton Court Palace, which is opposite the hotel, this comfortable hotel is just across the bridge from Hampton Court railway station and a varied shopping centre. All rooms are ensuite with full facilities, and have their own individual style. The bar, riverside terrace, brasserie and restaurant serve fine food and drink.