Hankering after a life in the countryside? Don’t leave home without our expert guide for house-hunters

From traditional stone-built longhouses to picture-perfect thatched cottages, Arabella Youens finds a tempting selection of properties in beautiful West Country locations

Once the places of residence for Victorian clergy, these three grand former vicarages blend historic charm with modern luxury–and now they’re seeking new custodians

These four glorious properties need only a modicum of tender loving care and offer great rewards to the far-sighted

The owners of a Cotswolds manor house have rekindled its centuries-old spirit and transformed it into a welcoming family home full of style and warmth

Arabella Youens finds a collection of delightful cottages and farmhouses within one of the most sought-after National Landscapes