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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 in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

Habsburg Austria Castles & churches, houses & palaces, town & country

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

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

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

" A good combination of towns and more peaceful rural spots. " Habsburg Austria - Castles & churches, houses & palaces, town & country

" Well planned. Excellent academic and organisational staff. Always an interesting group of fellow voyeurs. Privileged visits and experiences. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" Being shown round Villa Cicogna Mozzoni by the current owner was a particular pleasure. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" 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