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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

Great Irish Houses Country houses both sides of the border

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Walking in Southern Bohemia From castle to castle in glorious countryside

" 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

" I travel a lot and have been on many organised tours. It doesn't get any better than yours. Indeed this tour was one of the best I've take in 60 plus years of travel. " Great Irish Houses - Country houses both sides of the border

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

" Ulrica was superb. She was hugely knowledgeable about Swedish history and how it fitted into what was going on in the rest of Europe at the relevant times and how other countries influenced the design and culture of Great Swedish Houses. " Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" First rate. A well planned week of good hikes and interesting sites. " Walking in Southern Bohemia - From castle to castle in glorious countryside

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House & Garden tours