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

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

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

Preferring to shop second-hand, Imogen bought the rich red rug at Richmond Furniture Scheme, a furniture reuse charity in Twickenham, Middlesex, and the coffee table from Facebook Marketplace. She fou

After years in the doldrums, the tide may be finally changing for brown furniture, if last month’s sale of Michael Eaton’s collection is a sign of things to come