On the east coast of Ireland, a bungalow known as Four Winds stands as a cosy, contemporary refuge, rooted in family history and protected from storms

A creative couple have transformed a tired cottage into something special: a home that dances with light, character, colour and seasonal decor

Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

From a bungalow in iconic Dungeness to a Grade II-listed home with a rooftop lookout, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties currently for sale

Brian Morton

Dreaming of escape on Ireland’s far-flung islands, David Bradford finds the reality of remoteness not quite as simple as it seems