A friendly staffer at Hidcote. Pundits comparing the pair of gardens sometimes pose Hidcote as the more commercial, touristy one, with Kiftsgate claimed to be the cooler underdog or 'number two tries harder'. Not true in our experience. Both gardens were marvels, with their well-cared-for trees, shrubs, flowers, pools, borders, vistas, greenways, gazebos, pavilions, secrets and cafes. Note the sense of humour above: she wears a witch hat.