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Treasured islands: The Maldivian hotels leading the way when it comes to sustainability and ocean conservation

Treasured islands: The Maldivian hotels leading the way when it

Sustainability has never been more luxurious than in the Maldives, where innovative methods are being employed to ease environmental pressures
‘The worst of the market volatility’ strikes the UK property market

‘The worst of the market volatility’ strikes the UK property

The Halifax has reported the steepest price drop in almost a decade and a half — but is this the
The splendour of gilded furniture, and the experts who look after it for generations to come

The splendour of gilded furniture, and the experts who look

Little conveys opulence more than gilt furniture, but restoring fading pieces is a challenge that requires exceptional skill, says Catriona
The ‘perfect rural retreat’ in County Durham with a self-contained leisure suite and excellent equestrian facilities

The ‘perfect rural retreat’ in County Durham with a self-contained

The magnificent Sadberge Hall showcases exquisite detail both inside its expansive interiors and outside in the spectacular 41 acre grounds.
In Focus: The enduring appeal of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

In Focus: The enduring appeal of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s ‘The Phantom

Jack Watkins tells the tale of one of the West End’s most iconic musicals, and how The Phantom of the
A lovely Georgian townhouse in Cornwall that can be adapted to suit any needs

A lovely Georgian townhouse in Cornwall that can be adapted

The spacious interiors on offer at St Stephens House make it the perfect home for multi-generational living or letting out
Flicker of hope for farmers? Replacement for EU payments in sight as Coffey teases ELMS announcement

Flicker of hope for farmers? Replacement for EU payments in

James Fisher reports from the CLA conference where there is some news — though almost no detail — on the replacement for
How to train your dog to sit

How to train your dog to sit

Teaching your dog to sit is one of the most important things you can do — and it will help with
The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge review: A boutique, historic hotel for a boutique, historic town

The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge review: A boutique, historic hotel for

The Cotswolds without the crowds? Annunciata Elwes visits Stockbridge’s Grosvenor Hotel. I’ve always thought of pretty Stockbridge as a Cotswolds-y
A semi-rural dream home in the Vale of Glamorgan with beams from a shipwreck and a 500 year-old door

A semi-rural dream home in the Vale of Glamorgan with

With its thatched roof, historic details, impeccable interiors, quirky features and amazing views, Upper Porthkerry Farm in the Vale of
John Lewis-Stempel: The stained-glass window made by nature

John Lewis-Stempel: The stained-glass window made by nature

Plodding home in the gloaming, through a wood stripped bare by November gales, John Lewis-Stempel stumbles across a magical fairy
15 delightful ideas for a beautiful Christmas table setting

15 delightful ideas for a beautiful Christmas table setting

Inspirational ideas for setting the table this season, selected by Amelia Thorpe. Crafted Christmas ‘Every scrap of fabric and leftover