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Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.

House & Garden tours

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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Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

Gardens of Madeira The garden of the Atlantic

" The tour was near perfect. I throughly enjoyed everything that we visited. The area is one of outstanding natural beauty. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

" Yoko was just fabulous. She provided us with rich historical content while sharing her deep knowledge of Japan and its gardens. She was a passionate and an excellent communicator, and answered our questions patiently and authoritatively. It was a pleasure to listen to her and learn from her. She is such a treasure! " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

" Janet was encyclopaedic on the history and architecture of the region. She was articulate and interesting and was very well organised. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

" Colin Crosbie was outstanding. His knowledge, experience and passion made a winning combination. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

" The itinerary was excellent. We saw a good mixture of splendid gardens and some quite strenuous walks. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic

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House & Garden tours