A sense of calm

Coming from a farming family, Karen Attwood knew at first sight that this farmhouse was for her

Helen Cartwright’s converted cowshed proved the perfect place to embrace a new outdoor lifestyle and enjoy the wide country vistas from every room

There is a certain expectation that comes with traditional English country houses, especially those in the Cotswolds. One anticipates innate charm and rich character to emanate from their very bones.

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

Sarah Stewart proved a little can go a long way when she transformed a tiny and dark Cornish cottage into a bright and airy coastal retreat

When one couple decided to build a new house they asked designer Francesca Leat to ensure it felt like a home that had been lived in and loved for years