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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

Walking in Southern Bohemia From castle to castle in glorious countryside

Gardens of Madeira The garden of the Atlantic

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

" 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

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

" The itinerary was excellent. We saw a good mixture of splendid gardens and some quite strenuous walks. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic

" I have had fantastic holidays with Martin Randall Travel. You provide wonderful expert lecturers and tour managers and a great choice of destinations and themes. The tours I have taken have all been most interesting and very well run. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic

" 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

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House & Garden tours