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

This former police station is now a welcoming family home for Jo and Nigel Tutton, who have worked hard to preserve and restore its beautiful period features

We look behind the scenes of Castle Howard , as the stately home’s restoration wins acclaim

This elegant country home came with extra responsibilities – a diary full of guest bookings and ten rooms to update. Undaunted, Amanda and Peter Jaques-Walker worked hard to give the house a glamorous new look

Nazaret (now LagOmar Museum Lanzarote) – ‘it’s carved into a cliff and overflowing with greenery,’ says Eleanor. All of these interiors are beautifully rustic, with exposed materials and simple, unfus

Embracing a less-is-more philosophy, Lis and John Boyle have carefully adapted and restored their cherished Peak District farmhouse, which has been home to Lis’ family for three centuries