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From traditional stone-built longhouses to picture-perfect thatched cottages, Arabella Youens finds a tempting selection of properties in beautiful West Country locations

These four glorious properties need only a modicum of tender loving care and offer great rewards to the far-sighted

Hankering after a life in the countryside? Don’t leave home without our expert guide for house-hunters

Stone-flagged floors, dressers, scrubbed tables and a hound snoozing in front of a glowing range cooker are the hallmarks of a classic farmhouse kitchen. Arabella Youens finds homes with hearts

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

Arabella Youens finds a collection of delightful cottages and farmhouses within one of the most sought-after National Landscapes