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The transformation of a nautical-themed character home in one of the most sought-after spots in Cornwall

The transformation of a nautical-themed character home in one of

How do you make a newly built space look like an old one? The transformation of a house on the
The house plant I’ve kept alive for 50 years

The house plant I’ve kept alive for 50 years

Charles Quest-Ritson on the amazing longevity of his Purpurea. I have a house plant that will be 50 years old
How to give your dog his confidence back when he’s been upset or disturbed by another dog, by expert trainer Ben Randall

How to give your dog his confidence back when he’s

A visiting dog upsetting your own pet can create problems which are hard to break. Ben Randall explains what to
Curious Questions: Why don’t we all agree on how to pronounce ‘lieutenant’?

Curious Questions: Why don’t we all agree on how to

Martin Fone talks about one of the great quirks of language which divide Britain and America. Unerringly, Oscar Wilde pointed
Deplar Farm hotel review: A turf-roofed farmhouse in Iceland that offer some of the world’s best adventures

Deplar Farm hotel review: A turf-roofed farmhouse in Iceland that

This all-inclusive, luxury adventure lodge in Iceland’s northern wilderness is a must-visit for active travellers — and if you’re lucky
The changing face of Britain’s favourite dogs, decade by decade

The changing face of Britain’s favourite dogs, decade by decade

Partial to a poodle? Loopy about labradors? Cuckoo for cocker spaniels? You are not alone, says Victoria Marston, as she
Hotel La Palma review: The dazzling new place to stay on the island of Capri

Hotel La Palma review: The dazzling new place to stay

Hotel La Palma has some big shoes to fill — sister hotels include Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and Eden
Spring Budget 2024: A ‘missed opportunity’ in the housing market

Spring Budget 2024: A ‘missed opportunity’ in the housing market

Against a noisy backdrop, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed a series of property tax changes in the Spring Budget. So who
John Lewis-Stempel: The beauty of the beach in winter

John Lewis-Stempel: The beauty of the beach in winter

On a dull February morning, John Lewis-Stempel is consumed by childhood memories of the allure of the seashore, from the
A breathtaking Gothic fantasy of a home, with wall-to-wall colour, four-poster beds and a topiary gardener

A breathtaking Gothic fantasy of a home, with wall-to-wall colour,

Ty Mawr near Brecon is a sublime example of the Strawberry Gothic, and comes with its own thriving holiday accommodation
Modern elegance in this 6,500sq ft home cut into a hillside in the Kentish Weald

Modern elegance in this 6,500sq ft home cut into a

Waterfield House near Cranbrook is an award-winning family home occupying one of the finest positions in the English countryside. To
A Scottish country home near St Andrews that once bred championship winning sheep

A Scottish country home near St Andrews that once bred

Inner Gellie House has a lively history behind its elegant façades, and is looking for a new owner to take