The new good life

With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

Past meets present in this restored 1780s townhouse, which shines a light on both Dublin’s architectural heritage and vibrant design scene

Plant heaven

NEW PATIO DOORS MAXIMISE YOUR GARDEN VIEW AND ADD INSTANT WOW FACTOR TO YOUR HOME. OUR SIMPLE GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED

For those who prefer not to follow the crowd, we reveal some of the best, but relatively undiscovered places to enjoy in the country’s chicest region

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness