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

Sparkling with candlelight and full of colour and pattern, the old village vicarage offers a warm welcome to Judith and Jeremy Stocker’s guests at Christmas

Armfuls of festive foliage foraged from the Cornish countryside adorn this handsomely eccentric home, full of Gothic styling and heraldic details

Armfuls of festive foliage foraged from the Cornish countryside adorn this handsomely eccentric home, full of Gothic styling and heraldic details

Her grandmother converted these Victorian stables into a cosy cottage. Now, Sally Raikes has given the property an update, with colours and textiles that create a warm welcome

Nadeem and Saadya Bhatti’s new extension to their Victorian villa has created a magnificent multifunctional family space