Saving a dilapidated old winery from ruin wasn’t the plan when she moved to France, says Wendy Gedney , but turning it into a wonderful home was a privilege and a joy

For some, having extra space to keep animals is one of the drivers for moving to France – Gillian Harvey meets three such people

When we started motorhoming in 1991 we never went to the same place twice, at least unless by mistake, as we managed to do once in Germany! My late parents rarely showed any interest in anywhere but F

For one family, renovating their kitchen unlocked light, space and a new way of living

Do you daydream about swapping the rat race for an outdoor-centric existence The trailblazers here have all taken dramatic steps to change their lives their stories might just inspire you to do the same

After fully renovating and extending their last home – a three-bed semi near the seafront in Scarborough – Lauren and Jamie were keen to take on another project. Although they didn’t need to move, Jam