Boys hall, ashford

Discover remote holiday homes, cosy coastal escapes and an all-out-opulent hotel

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette

This early 19th-century cottage in Padstow, owned by Jess and Ash Alken-Theasby, has lived a long and varied life. ‘It was originally a little fishing cottage, but it’s had several interesting uses si

Leaving London behind, Sophie and Richard Vermont transformed an 18th-century stable block on their farmstead into an idyllic rural retreat

Embracing a less-is-more philosophy, Lis and John Boyle have carefully adapted and restored their cherished Peak District farmhouse, which has been home to Lis’ family for three centuries

Chantal and Rob Powell have used sympathetic methods and materials to give their ancient Dorset farm a new relevance for the 21st century