There is zero chance of them offering gardening leave to me.
I haven't mentioned it at all yet - I had a notice letter printed and was planning to yesterday but there was no opportunity to get my manager alone.
I've used part of my outstanding leave to book the first week of October, so effectively it would have been three weeks notice, and I'm not sure how he'll react on Monday.
Since the company provides a Death in Service thing, which I assume is some form of life insurance, they may well get lower premiums if I'm not an employee sooner.
If there were company benefits I used (e.g. cheaper gym membership) then the second option might be worthwhile, but otherwise I can't think of any reason not to stick with the first option - seems cleaner for both parties.
Thanks. :)