Gracing the banks of the River Thames, this exquisite gem survived the Civil War thanks to a shrewd political operator, and is one of the finest Stuart houses in the country

Ampthill Park House, Bedfordshire, part I The home of Sir Timothy and Lady Clifford

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

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They punctuate the British landscape like few other buildings - Clare Hunt looks at the not-so humble cottage