Tournon de force

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Whatever your passion–be it gardening, fishing, sailing, shooting or equestrian sport– you can live the countryside dream in one of these idyllic Hampshire houses

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 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?

When it comes to entertaining friends, it is hard to top Château de Chambord as a spectacular party venue. Set in a vast forested estate larger than the City of London, this flamboyant royal residence

Full of Gallic charm but set in sunny southern California, Andalynn and Brandon Richie’s elegant home proves that looks can be deceiving