LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS

From city breaks to ski and sauna weekends, head to colder climes for an elegant way to enjoy the season

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Throughout the festive season, this lively family home is decked with a gorgeous mix of garlands, greenery, flowers and trees that take their cue from the surrounding Yorkshire woodland

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

This week’s dream: the dazzling coral gardens of ...