Mothering Sunday falls on the 3rd April this year, and what better way to treat your mum or wife (or yourself) than a holiday in the beautiful county of Dorset. Chesil Beach Lodge, with its luxurious self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation and stunning sea views, is the perfect place to stay.
If the mum in your life loves flowers and gardening, here are a few suggestions for some of the best places to see spring colour in Dorset:Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens has really lovely camellias and magnolias displaying all their finery in spring, as well as plenty of other spring colour.
The 17th century Kingston Lacy house and gardens is owned by the National Trust and has wonderful woodland walks and spring planting. The Japanese cherry trees in the Japanese Garden burst spectacularly into flower in spring and greet you with a “a snowdrift of blossom”.Compton Acres was built in 1924 and is a wonderful example of a historic garden in the UK. It has seven distinct gardens to wander around and enjoy, including the Italian Garden and the Japanese Garden. The Compton Acres Plant Centre has an excellent selection of rare and unusual plants, and is always well-stocked with herbaceous perennials, climbers, shrubs, seasonal bedding, pots and compost. Almost all of the plants sold are grown locally.
Cranborne Manor was originally one of King John’s hunting lodges and is set in beautiful gardens. During spring and summer, cowslips, ox-eye daisies and many wild orchids grow through the uncut grass in the grounds, and anemones, grape hyacinths and cyclamen carpet the beech tree roots. The Cranborne Manor Garden Centre, specialises in old fashioned roses, clematis and all the best plants for a country garden, and is open every day. The manor gardens are open to the public once a week.To book accommodation in Dorset for Mother’s Day, please contact us as soon as possible. We very much look forward to welcoming you and your family here.
