Moving to a smaller home has meant leaving behind baggage, both physical and psychological. And now Diana Yates is starting a new season with a spring in her step

Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family

There were two main sticking points when Teri Muncey began looking for a new home for her young family: time and a lack of options. ‘I was living nearby but I had to find somewhere to move quickly as

We’d been renting for 16 years and lived in our previous property for 11 of those. It was our dream to own somewhere, but we knew we’d have to save hard, and that we’d probably need to take on somethi

A wonderful dessert no one will be able to resist. A citrus zing offsets the indulgently creamy soft cheese icing, while natural yogurt is the secret to its lovely light sponge layers. ■ Serves 8-10 ■