A gorgeous Berkshire house/castle-hybrid that inspired Thomas Hardy to write
Penny Churchill takes a look at Fawley Manor, a glorious 17th century house that’s come up for sale. Occasionally at
My Favourite Painting: Clare Matterson
Clare Matterson of the RHS chooses an abstract image. Clare Matterson on Drift by Martin Battye ‘I started my love
How to stop a dog resource guarding
Resource guarding is common in dogs — but it can be solved. Award-winning dog trainer Ben Randall explains how as he
Oxford’s forgotten history as the capital city of Britain
During the Civil War, Oxford briefly became Charles I’s capital. Simon Thurley explains how the city was fortified and the
A spectacular, remote Scottish island property that could pay for
Vast stretches of rugged coastal scenery and welcomed energy ratings make Caolas Farm, on the Isle of Coll, a tantalising
Curious Questions: How do sycamore seeds spin?
A chance encounter with Nature’s answer to the helicopter prompts Martin Fone to ponder how sycamore seeds managed to fall
Bovey Castle: A grand stately pile in Devon that’s fit
On a trip to the south-west Heather Clark checks into one of Bovey Castle’s self-catering lodges . Bovey Castle occupies
Property Talk: Will the 'storm clouds' in the property market
A downbeat prognosis from the nation’s chartered surveyors, a new Chancellor of the Exchequer, and a government walking back several
10 of the most beautiful corkscrews to make opening a
The best corkscrews you can buy today, as selected by Amelia Thorpe. Barley Pattern silver corkscrew, £320, Asprey 020–7493 6767;
A tastefully converted former church in The North Wessex Downs
Arched Mullion windows, lofty interiors and welcoming surroundings form the basis of Old Church House, with plenty more to discover.