Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.
House & Garden tours and events
From great historical gardens to the private oases of garden designers and homeowners, our house and garden tours offer an escape from the urban environment. The focus spans classical forms of domestic architecture, where country houses, villas and private gardens act as places of refuge, freedom and self-expression, to brilliant modern public spaces, designed to keep the preoccupations of the city at a distance.
We offer the chance to explore every aspect of the garden and its environs, from great Renaissance creations in Italy and France to the cultural traditions of Japan’s exquisite temple gardens; from famous gardens and little-known treasures in the northern counties of Scotland, to the wild flora of Portugal and the allure of Tuscany. Privileged access is a feature, with contributions from garden designers, homeowners and head gardeners.
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We keep coming back to Martin Randall Travel because you are the best. "
Norman Conquest and Plantagenet Power - Great castles and churches of south-east England
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This was a delightful itinerary. The hotel was beautiful, in a great location with views of the sea yet an easy walk to the train station. The hotel staff could not have been more welcoming. "
The Ligurian Coast - Arts, history and scenery on the Riviera di Levante
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Gijs' expositions were masterly, and often simply spell-binding, But there was more – it became a full-on lesson in living well, in life and in art, as well as wonderful (serious) fun! "
Galleries of the American Midwest - From Chicago to Detroit
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Covered a lot of ground in the time available and would gladly do it all again. The food and wine, exceptional, the Italian hospitality at its very best. "
Connoisseur’s Pompeii - Food, wine and archaeology in the Bay of Naples
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This was our first music festival (fifth overall MRT tour) We were delighted and the variety and quality of the music was terrific. "
Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river