From the rugged cliffs of Shetland to the coves of Cornwall, artist Sarah Hutt travels our coastline, capturing its wild beauty

A timber-clad retreat on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, Ukiyo combines Japanese-inspired calm, sustainable design and panoramic sea views

From her smallholding in the heart of West Somerset, Bec Briar spins wool from her own flock of sheep and hand-weaves it into beautiful blankets and scarves

Do you daydream about swapping the rat race for an outdoor-centric existence The trailblazers here have all taken dramatic steps to change their lives their stories might just inspire you to do the same

Hidden in a Welsh valley, more than 260 varieties of willow shimmer with earthy tones, offering raw beauty for a basket-maker’s hands

From laying foundations on shingle and tackling sand in sliding doors, to maximising sea views and a sense of home, architect Derek Rankin talks about the challenges and triumphs of creating a beach bolthole