Paula had agreed to meet Alex on Monday after checking out. She was planning to see her mum when she returned, but another hour or two wouldn’t make much difference as long as she didn’t leave it too

Sophie Bateman downsized to a quiet little cottage in West Sussex, paring back her possessions and making the most of every inch of space

When the relentless juggle of work deadlines, family logistics and general life admin becomes all consuming, you know it’s time to hit reset. Enter RetreatMe ‒ a wellness retreat company born not from a business blueprint, but from one woman’s personal awakening

Owning a holiday home offers the chance of a hideaway haven, where you can reconnect with the natural world and boost your wellbeing

It’s summertime and Yorkshire’s splendid landscape is open for business ‒ that might mean taking the plunge on a paddleboard, a social trek or a gentle ramble with painterly views. Be inspired to do it your way

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside