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Chatsworth House in Derbyshire’s Peak District is one of the most magnificent country houses in England and one of our favorite private excursions for travelers interested in historic homes and gardens. Artisans of Leisure arranges private luxury UK tours.
We’ve just returned from an incredible private tour of Cornwall, the peninsula in southwestern England known for its dramatic coastline, magnificent gardens, rich artistic heritage and acclaimed culinary scene. Artisans of Leisure arranges private England tours.
Among the many world-class museums in London, one of our favorites is the Wallace Collection, a historic house museum with an exceptional collection of fine and decorative arts spanning the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including masterpieces by artists such as Jean-Honore Fragonard, Frans Hals, Titian, Rembrandt, Diego Velazquez, Peter Paul Rubens, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of London that include the city’s best museums.
With spectacular neoclassical interiors and contemporary art exhibitions, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is one of our favorite house museums in London. This lesser-known gem, formerly the country house of Sir John Soane, offers a glimpse into Georgian design and the private world of one of Britain’s most influential architects.
Claridge’s in London is one of Europe’s most renowned luxury hotels, an Art Deco masterpiece in the exclusive Mayfair neighborhood with a 200-year history.
One of our favorite private excursions in England’s Lake District is Hill Top, the former home and garden of the author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The 17th-century stone farmhouse and cottage garden were a great source of inspiration for Beatrix, appearing in many of her book illustrations.
Royal Ascot, one of the world’s most prestigious horse races, is held every summer in England outside of London near Windsor Castle. Synonymous with English tradition and sartorial elegance, it’s an incredible cultural and sporting event. Artisans of Leisure can arrange Royal Ascot tickets and other services such as private drivers, hair styling and more.
Kelmscott Manor, the country home of the Victorian designer, poet and socialist William Morris, is an iconic Arts & Crafts house-museum and garden in the Cotswolds. Artisans of Leisure can customize tours to include Kelmscott Manor and other Arts & Crafts sites throughout England and Scotland.