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Juliet is an RHS Gold award-winning garden designer and regular contributor on radio and television. Bob is the author of dozens of gardening books, as well as a radio presenter and organic gardener.

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With breathtaking views, natural history and rural charm, there’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing break than the great British countryside. From cosy cottages to luxurious country estates, glamping tents to more unique holiday lets – Kate Chapman rounds up 25 of the best places to stay in 2025…

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness