Ancient and modern

Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

Artist and designer Luke Edward Hall explains why the Cotswolds is an area that holds a special place in his heart

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage

Three historic country houses in Yorkshire, a stone’s throw from the most northerly of Britain’s 16 white chalk horses, offer comfortable contemporary living and fascinating backstories

There is something undeniably enchanting about this 16th-century farmhouse in Dorset, especially during the festive period. The open fire in the sitting room roars, the soft glow of candlelight fills