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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

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

" Fantastic mix of different private houses – old, new money, inherited, owned, leased. Fascinating how people live and lived in these houses, the level of restoration, and what commercially or otherwise they are doing to conserve the properties. Wonderful private tours by owners, and they were all very welcoming. " Great Private Houses in Norfolk - Special arrangements and in-depth visits

" 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

" Our lecturer was really excellent. Her knowledge of all the places we visited was so good and imparted with great wit. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

" The itinerary was spot on; simply delightful. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" Being shown round Villa Cicogna Mozzoni by the current owner was a particular pleasure. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

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Call to enquire or book: 1-800-988-6168

House & Garden tours