Who do you live with and where? I live with my wife, Vicky, and our lurcher, Poppy, in historic Castle Howard, near York. Our son, George, lives in the village on the estate. Vicky and I stay in Londo

Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift

Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

The festive season looms and with it time to gather friends and family for reunions, cocktails - and the odd ruthlessly competitive challenge. Here’s our pick of 10 Yorkshire getaway gems

Two properties on the Sandringham estate, Norfolk, filled with royal treasures aplenty and stylishly refurbished, are now available as holiday lets, finds Adam Hay-Nicholls

This historic manor house celebrates the best of old and new and its elegant interiors look beautiful decorated for the holidays