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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 Irish Houses Country houses both sides of the border

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

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

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

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

" Anthony Lambert is almost perfect: learned, well-prepared, witty, articulate, thoughtful, respectful, friendly with everyone and quietly helpful, as needed. " Great Irish Houses - Country houses both sides of the border

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

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

" Martin Randall Travel tours are consistently well managed explorations of interesting places and fascinating topics. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" We are dedicated fans of Martin Randall Travel. We love the emphasis on history, art, and culture. Getting to travel with a small like-minded group is a treat. We look forward to more trips with MRT. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

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House & Garden tours