‘our home is always evolving’

Despite their best efforts, Rachael and Paul Page’s first Christmas in their new home didn’t go as they’d hoped. ‘We planned to spend Christmas with family but, because of last-minute Covid restrictio

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

The writer Daphne du Maurier was fascinated by the English country house. Jeremy Musson explores her evocation of these buildings with the help of specially commissioned drawings by Matthew Rice

● THIS YEAR THE STIRLING PRIZE was won ...

These five standout properties have halls made for towering trees, sparkling decorations and Champagne-bright celebrations– festive magic that will practically begin before new owners move in

WHEN we arrive at the stunning Crossbasket Castle in High Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, there is already a flurry of activity in the Clark Room, a spacious suite on the second floor of the A-listed cas