This private luxury tour includes some of the most beautiful and historically significant decorative arts sites and gardens in England, with a focus on locations in and around London and the Cotswolds.
Begin in London, one of the world's great cities. During in-depth flexible private touring, explore some of the city's most exquisite gardens and decorative arts highlights according to your interests. Perhaps visit incredible museums around the city such as the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, the Wallace Collection, Sir John Soane's Museum, the Tate Modern or the Tate Britain, and the Garden Museum. Other attractions include Red House, the residence of Arts & Crafts innovator William Morris; Syon House, a historic estate and garden; Eltham Palace, a model of Art Deco opulence; and Leighton House Museum, a studio-house with Orientalist interiors. Explore some of our favorite London neighborhoods and elegant residential districts to see historic attractions, walk through beautiful squares and hidden gardens, and browse specialty markets and shops.
Upon request, Artisans of Leisure will also arrange reservations for dining and afternoon tea, book tickets to performances, and provide recommendations for the best shopping in London. Accommodation is at one of London's best luxury hotels.
Next, you will be transferred to the Cotswolds, a picturesque region of charming villages, beautiful gardens and grand estates among rolling hills and farmland. With your private guide, see a variety of English garden styles, including famous gardens such as Barnsley House Gardens, Hidcote Manor Garden and Kiftsgate Court Gardens. Also tour country estates and browse local shops dedicated to the traditional design still thriving in the Cotswolds.
Highlights:
- Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
- Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
- Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
- Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
- A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
- Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
- Unique, insider travel experiences
