Templar exemplar

Ruth Wood discovers a period property in Lot that is fit for a king, a knight, a wizard, a wedding party, B&B guests or simply a fabulous family gathering

The age of chivalry isn’t dead–the Knights Hospitaller has defended its faith and helped the sick and the poor for more than 1,000 years, discovers Holly Kirkwood

Three blooming properties in Kent showcase the original garden of England

The timeless appeal of France’s bastides means they remain a popular choice with househunters – as Saskia Vlaskamp says, who doesn’t want a croissant with a view?

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

Tucked in the Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle, not far from its border with Gloucestershire, is Hellens Manor. Now presenting as a Tudor/Jacobean home, it predates those eras by some margin;