Boys hall, ashford

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

Joely Carey heads into the woods to discover Michelin-starred magic in the north of the Lake District National Park

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Ruth Wood meets a couple who are selling their champagne-themed luxury B&B in Gascony, having built it into a corking success pick

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

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains