How golden was my valley

Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

SOMERSET has always topped our list of favourite places. It never fails to impress, with lovely landscapes, history, quaint communities, drives through empty lanes and, of course, a wonderful stretch

Caversham Grange, The Warren, Caversham, Reading. An Edwardian-style house built in 2016 on the banks of the River Thames with an original Edwardian boathouse with a living area above it. 7 beds, 7 ba

Level Easy Elevation gain 223m Length 6.4km (1hr 58min) Description This 6.4km point-to-point trail not far from Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, is a charming country walk between two pretty villag

Three blooming properties in Kent showcase the original garden of England

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home