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

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

It may be cold outside, but in this chalet, which is surrounded by snowy mountains, there's a wonderful warmth with welcoming nooks that draw you in

Placed in the garden, a sculpture invites us to pause and appreciate both its beauty and that of the backdrop around it

A sensitive redesign has brought new life to this island retreat, creating a calm, contemporary home in harmony with its coastal setting

Behind a high beech hedge, where southwest London meets wild common land, garden designer Lucy Willcox has created a hidden sanctuary blending mid-century structure with contemporary naturalistic plan