A stay at hawarden castle

With long, sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, excellent food and drink producers and great restaurants, the Welsh coastline offers a wealth of fantastic options for an escape to the sea

A high-street retreat makes a cosy starting point for exploring historic village Tarporley

East Anglia appears to be full of wonders, from carriage driving and an escaped puma to a Harrods pavilion and ancient forests, as these houses show

If you’re going to drive seven hours across the UK for a meal, On The Rocks in Mumbles, Swansea, is the place that makes it worth the journey. This coastal restaurant has a relaxed, effortless charm —

Watch the sun set from the battlements, lock out unwelcome relatives with a portcullis and generally be king or queen of your own castle at any of these properties for sale

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