Buying a dilapidated cottage in a bankruptcy sale led Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living and inspired a change of career, too

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

Lara and James Barton’s cottage renovation ensured the rooms inside were every bit as beautiful and colourful as the views and the mountain setting

Kate Atchley has built herself a contemporary haven in the Scottish countryside that is warm, characterful and eco-friendly

A former railway cottage in Helmsley has become a peaceful country retreat in tune with its past

With its natural textures, inky tones and artfully upcycled finds, this holiday home has been designed to soothe the soul