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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.

Browse House & Garden tours

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

Cornish Houses and Gardens Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

Cruising the Douro Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

" 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

" 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

" Having Martin as lecturer with such intimate knowledge of the region, with so many historic and current connections to the area, was a treat. " Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

" 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

" It was another magnificent Martin Randall holiday. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

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House & Garden tours