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Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

Saltmoore, North Yorkshire An oasis of calm between the wind-whipped North Sea and rugged North York Moors, Saltmoore is a glorious place to hole up away from the hustle and bustle of the world. With

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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