The great escape

In a hidden Devonshire vale, this richly layered farmhouse tells a story of family, art and a lifelong love of the countryside

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity

TUCKED AWAY ON THE KENT COAST, THIS FADED BOATMAN’S COTTAGE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED BY BELINDA BENTON INTO THE PRETTIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET

Moving to the countryside to be nearer to their homeware shop, Laura and Will Mellor indulged their love of craftsmanship to renovate a Georgian cottage

Mindful of this 16th-century farmhouse’s heritage, interior designer Maddy Bull set about reimagining it for modern family life and it couldn’t be more perfect

When Katherine Clark found a part-converted barn to buy, it ended up being the best decision for her and her family