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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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Great Private Houses in Norfolk Special arrangements and in-depth visits

Great Houses of the North Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

" A good range of properties, each offering a different experience. The back-story and context greatly added to the experience and enjoyment. " Great Private Houses in Norfolk - Special arrangements and in-depth visits

" We loved that everything was paid for in advance and more than exceeded our expectations. The tour was first class! Thank you. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

" Great Swedish Houses was an excellent tour and Ulrica an outstanding lecturer. " Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" The itinerary was pretty extraordinary, particularly the days spent in Kyoto where we delved deeply into the gardens and temples there, establishing a rhythm that was completely absorbing and transporting. " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

" Colin Crosbie is extremely knowledgeable but I was most impressed by how generous he was with his time and willingness to continue the discussion after a visit. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

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House & Garden tours