The intrepid châtelaine

On creating an oasis of feminine peace in the cold, hard corporate world

A medieval tower attached to a priory in a sleepy village inspired Paula Dormer to embark on a rewarding new life for herself in the French countryside

HELLO!” A young woman with red curly hair bounded up as Millicent and Barbara headed to the church, laden with fruit, flowers and foliage. Observing her brightly coloured sweater, hand-knitted chunky

House-hunting led me down a spooky path

NICK and I had fallen out. There was another girl. Before he left, I tried to read the expression in his eyes. Shame? Sadness? But I could see nothing. “When will I see you again?” I asked, my voice b

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques