A day in the country

The connection between nature and creativity comes in many forms. Here, artists, writers and musicians talk about the different ways in which they take inspiration from the outdoors - and share the places that fuel their imagination

Interior designer Henry Prideaux explains why he and his family return to Wales’ Llŷn Peninsula time and again

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

The owners of a Cotswolds manor house have rekindled its centuries-old spirit and transformed it into a welcoming family home full of style and warmth

The scenic lochs and towering mountains of the Scottish countryside are a far cry from London’s busy streets and crowded skyline. Yet, having both grown up in rural Scotland, Laura and Keith Davidson

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques