Nearly 20 years ago, we bought a house in north London, not just for the building itself, but because hidden behind the terraced row was a secluded garden – a delightful surprise in this central Londo

A good time to visit The Old Rectory in Doynton is as dusk falls on a frosty December evening. Driving in through the gate, you’ll be cheered by the sight of two illuminated Portuguese laurel cylinder

Every corner of this characterful London home exudes a certain charm that immediately fills you with a sense of ease and happiness

The quiet beauty of winter sets the stage in this garden, where topiary shapes and the borrowed landscape are the main performers

Armfuls of festive foliage foraged from the Cornish countryside adorn this handsomely eccentric home, full of Gothic styling and heraldic details

The delightful colours and designs found in this Victorian villa immediately make you feel happy and at ease