LANHYDROCK HOUSE & GARDENS

Nestled in a wooded estate near Bodmin, National Trust, Lanhydrock House and Gardens. The grand late-Victorian country house is framed by extensive formal gardens, where vibrant herbaceous borders, ancient magnolias, and delicate camellias bloom throughout the year. Beyond the shaped parterres, miles of ancient woodland trails and peaceful riverside walks weave across the valley, alongside dedicated off-road cycle paths for exploring on two wheels. Whether you are strolling through the formal terraces, exploring the historic mansion, or pausing for afternoon tea in the courtyard café, it makes for a picturesque day trip just a short drive inland from the hotel.

THE EDEN PROJECT

When the coastal mist rolls in, trade the Cornish sea air for a tropical paradise at one of the UK’s most extraordinary garden attractions. Located near St Austell, The Eden Project houses the world’s largest indoor rainforest underneath its iconic hexagonal biomes, sitting alongside vast outdoor botanical gardens. Plant lovers can wander through steamy, jungle canopies, wonder through exotic Mediterranean plants, and explore thousands of global plant species. Because the biomes are naturally warm and humid, it’s the perfect year-round garden visit - offering a vibrant, sheltered sanctuary to discover sustainable horticulture, cascading waterfalls, and rare botanical collections.

LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN

For a magical garden escape, a visit to The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Uncovered and lovingly restored after decades of neglect following the First World War, this 200-acre estate is one of the UK’s most famous and romantic garden restorations. Wander through the tropical Jungle valley beneath giant tree ferns and bamboo, explore the productive Victorian Productive Gardens and historic glasshouses, and spot iconic living plant sculptures like the Mud Maid and Giant’s Head tucked along ancient woodland paths. Complete with a farm shop and tearoom serving garden-to-plate dishes, it offers a fascinating botanical day out just a scenic drive from St Moritz.

TREBAH GARDENS

Tucked away on the South Coast near Falmouth, Trebah Garden is a tropical paradise set within a dramatic 26-acre valley. Pathways curl beneath towering tree ferns, hundred-year-old rhododendrons, and vibrant hydrangeas, creating a lush green canopy that tumbles straight down to a quiet private beach on the Helford River. Complete with a Mediterranean-style bistro and year-round floral displays, it offers a peaceful, scenic garden day trip just a drive from St Moritz.