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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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Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Great Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Gardens & Villas of the Campagna Romana From formal to frivolous in spectacular settings

" The variety of gardens was very thoughtfully chosen. The range and variety of types of garden from the 16th to the 20th century was beautifully illustrated. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" 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

" The trips are always of a high quality; it is so nice to have all the organisation taken care of, and to have access to events that would not be available to an independent traveller. " Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary

" 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 She provided us with rich historical content while sharing her deep knowledge of Japan and its gardens.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

" We saw the most extraordinary gardens, all never to be forgotten. " Gardens & Villas of the Campagna Romana - From formal to frivolous in spectacular settings

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House & Garden tours