The Group at Frampton Court, Gloucestershire
A group of 24 people enjoyed exclusive access to some of the finest properties in the West Country and adjacent counties of England in the May 2011 Curt's Curiosities tour. Lead by world-class architecture, decorative arts, and garden experts, this seven-day tour was blessed with extraordinary weather, glorious meals, and a convivial atmosphere, all brought together by tour leader Curt DiCamillo. Staying at the finest country houses hotels (Homewood Park in Bath and Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire), the superb accommodation enhanced every journey. It was always a pleasure to return to the hotel each evening for drinks (especially Pimm's!), walks in the garden, and croquet. New friendships were formed and old ones renewed, all enhanced by the extraordinary beauty that only Britain can serve up.
The houses on the tour are listed below in the order in which they were visited. Click on house names for further information. Below the houses are photo highlights of the trip.
Yew Tree Farm
All photos copyright 2011 by The DiCamillo Companion, Ltd.
Badminton House, Gloucestershire
Badminton Church
Worcester Lodge at Badminton House
Cirencester House, Gloucestershire
Dyrham
Park, Gloucestershire
Frampton Court, Gloucestershire
Happy Spaniel at
Frampton Manor, Gloucestershire
Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
Stained Glass Window in Great Chalfield Church
Lavender Bowl in Great Chalfield Manor
Garden at Great Chalfield Manor
Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire
Entrance Hall at Hartwell House
Grand Staircase at Hartwell House
Hidcote
Manor Garden, Gloucestershire
Hidcote
Manor Garden
Iford Manor, Wiltshire
The Cloister,
Peto Garden at Iford Manor
Peto Garden at Iford Manor
Peto Garden at Iford Manor
The Orangery at Sezincote
Interior of Orangery at Sezincote
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
Gardens at Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor
Fun at Claverton Manor
All photos copyright 2011 by The DiCamillo Companion, Ltd.
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