Go Home Contact Us Site Map
You are here: > Home You are already viewing the English Version! Go to Japanese Site
Garden Lifestyle Club

Join our Club and get our quarterly newsletter for Free!

Click here for details


Members Log In
Existing Members...
please sign in here.

 Email
 
 Password
 

 


Summer Homestay

The combination of lazy summer days and the breathtaking beauty of colourful gardens make English summers renowned throughout the world. A summer home stay in England will be an unforgettable experience especially in the heart of the English countryside where relaxation and slow life are guaranteed during your stay.

June through to August in the English garden is a feast for all of the senses. The fragrance of the roses, plethora of blooms, softness of the grass, flavour of the fruit and vegetables and the harmonious bird song offer you heaven on earth. It is an ideal time of year to come and stay with us in Skillington, this tranquil, RHS gold winning conservation village in the prettiest part of Lincolnshire.

The British summer weather also offers temperatures that make it possible to enjoy sight seeing, discovering local events or pursuing personal interests in comfort. Let Garden Connections transport you locally and further afield on one or more of our memorable tours such as visiting the former home of the late Princess Diana or Sir Isaac Newton.

If you are travelling to London this summer then do not miss out on the opportunity to spend a day or so sharing a traditional English summer with Russ and Patricia in Skillington. Let us do the organising and you do the relaxing. Only a one hour ten minute journey from King's Cross station to Grantham but in reality escaping to another world!


For more details on our summer stays click here


Newark International Antique & Collectors Fair 7th & 8th October

Planning a visit to the Newark International Antique & Collectors Fair, Europe's largest antique event. With up to 4,000 stalls on view it is a great opportunity to shop for antiques at bargain prices.
If you are tired of staying in hotels with their similarity then look no further than Coles Yard at Skillington for somewhere to stay in a cosy, relaxing award winning village. With easy access to the Newark Showground by road, rail or bus this could be the perfect base for you to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Fair before returning home to relax in your countryside homestay surroundings.
You can reach the Newark International Antique & Collectors Fair within 30minutes by car or take the train from Grantham to Newark (approx 12mins) and pick up the free shuttle bus to the Fair.
We charge 48.50 per night which includes bed, breakfast, and transport by car to/from Grantham railway station plus a warming, home cooked evening meal on your return. For a pick up and drop off facility directly to the Fair please ask for details.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home and making your trip as pleasurable as possible.
Click to request a booking or ask a question.

 


Thomas' Days out 2010



Experience a day out with Thomas when you home stay with us in 2010. There are many opportunities for you and your children to see this internationally renowned steam engine at stations in our local area. The main station is Nene Valley Railway which is the home of Thomas. Your day out will include tickets and transport to and from the event.
Please click on the link Thomas Days Out to see the dates that Thomas will be appearing so that you can book your travel dates. Tickets need to be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Russ, Patricia and Thomas look forward to seeing you!
For more details click here

 

***Click here to see our new homestay packages!***

Homestays

Garden Connections offers Homestay opportunities in a traditional English village. Russ and Patricia, the owners of the business, welcome overseas visitors to their home, having spent eight years living in Japan themselves. Come and enjoy a relaxing, homely stay with the opportunity to participate in a variety of Homestay experiences. Arrive as visitors, leave as friends.


British Garden & Lifestyle Club

The British Garden & Lifestyle Club is free of charge and enables you to access a quarterly on-line magazine that offers learning opportunities in the popular subjects of gardening, aromatherapy and cooking.
By being a member you will also be able to purchase products from our shop as well as receiving special bulletins of new events at Garden Connections.


Online Shop

The Garden Connections online shop offers an interesting range of high quality items at good prices. It is divided into the areas of Aromatherapy, Gardening, Home and Lifestyle and Publications. There are a host of products that make delightful gifts and useful purchases for both adults and children. Many of the products are British made and/or hand made, some being Limited Editions. There is something for everyone.

 


Tours

Garden Connections has years of experience of organising tours for overseas visitors to various locations in Britain throughout the seasons. Gardening tours have been the most popular experience offering the opportunity to visit the hidden gardens of Britain as well as the famous. The length of tours can vary according to your needs and can even be as short as a day trip. Tours can be organised to bring individual dreams to life.


Garden Lovers will love Garden Connections…

At Garden Connections we have so many ways of helping you enjoy a truly English Gardening Experience!

Come and stay in a beautiful RHS Gold award winning village to relax in English gardens or learn English gardening.

Visit famous English gardens and the best kept secret private gardens. Whether you are a rose lover, wild flower enthusiast or have an interest in herbs, we can arrange the perfect Gardening stay for you!

Why not use our home in beautiful Skillington as your base as you visit the RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court Palace, Tatton Park and Malvern Spring and Autumn Flower Shows. Experience local Flower Festivals or visit the famous spring bulb growing area of England. Enjoy the excitement of the day and return to a tranquil country home for a relaxing evening.

Gardening Stays during which you will receive gardening tuition from Russ the former Gardening Advisor to the British Embassy in Japan run throughout the whole year.

Take the unusual opportunity in joining Russ to practise your gardening skills in the splendour of English country house gardens and smaller cosier gardens.

Home Stays from one day up to three months are available to those who wish to gain work experience in English Gardening.

Learn Gardening the English Way in the English Countryside!

 

Garden Connections offers a wide range of homestays which include many themes and interests throughout the year.
Click here
to discover what they are.

 


[homestays]   [british garden and lifestyle club]   [online shop]   [british tours]   [garden gallery]

[home]   [about us]   [terms & conditions]   [privacy policy]   [contact us]

© Copyright Garden Connections Limited 2002 - 2010, All rights reserved

Database driven website by Creo:Media CREO:MEDIA LIMITED