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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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Cornish Houses and Gardens Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Cornish Houses and Gardens Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" Excellent. A good cross-section of Cornwall. Both north and south coasts. Large and smaller houses and a landscape unique in England. " Cornish Houses and Gardens - Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

" 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

" 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

" A varied and fascinating itinerary and no two days were the same. " Cornish Houses and Gardens - Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

" The itinerary was great. I so appreciated being able to see sights that were not available to the public. " Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

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House & Garden tours