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A rare and exciting opportunity to build an environmentally friendly cottage on the Scottish Borders

A rare and exciting opportunity to build an environmentally friendly

Solitude, full planning consent, an eco-friendly cottage and magnificent views — is this what dreams are made of? Anyone who
In Focus: Mallard, the steam locomotive that’s a true British masterpiece

In Focus: Mallard, the steam locomotive that’s a true British

Sir Nigel Gresley’s Mallard steam locomotive is one of the great pieces of 20th century engineering. Jack Watkins tells its
A ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to rent a French Renaissance style country house in West Cheshire

A ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to rent a French

Do not be fooled by the name — for this property is far more fairy-tale castle than it is paddocks.
Eight of the best beds to help you sleep in true style

Eight of the best beds to help you sleep in

Blissful beds for the perfect sleep, selected by Amelia Thorpe. Natural comfort Made to order in Devon from FSC-certified timber
Love them or loathe them, new builds are here to stay, as their popularity continues to rise

Love them or loathe them, new builds are here to

There’s no doubt about it — new-build homes are increasingly popular. From convenience and preference for local materials to environmental
How to make perfect gnocchi with courgettes, lemon and basil, ideal for a summer supper

How to make perfect gnocchi with courgettes, lemon and basil,

Melanie Johnson shares a recipe that makes the most of the courgettes which are currently doing beautifully in gardens around
Badgers, weasels, otters, stoats and more: A guide to Britain’s mustelids

Badgers, weasels, otters, stoats and more: A guide to Britain’s

Lithe, opportunistic and with a predilection for poultry, these elusive, often pocket-sized predators have long raised a stink for farmers
An elegant Georgian home set amid beautifully curated gardens, just three miles from the Jurassic Coast

An elegant Georgian home set amid beautifully curated gardens, just

Beautifully proportioned rooms, plenty of Georgian charm and wonderful gardens meet at Winfrith House, in the pretty village of Winfrith
Farmers share family recipes for safety message

Farmers share family recipes for safety message

Conversation always flows when food is around, especially if it’s a home cooked, tried and tested recipe.  That’s why Farmsafe
The complex art of making spaces, by Jeremy Spencer of Janine Stone

The complex art of making spaces, by Jeremy Spencer of

There’s an alchemy to creating houses that don’t only function perfectly but look beautiful, too. Janine Stone’s Jeremy Spencer explains
A 14th century bakery in desperate need of a saviour, in one ofWest Sussex’s most beautiful villages

A 14th century bakery in desperate need of a saviour,

The Old Bakery is an exciting renovation opportunity for anyone wishing to sink their teeth into a slice of history
Carla Carlisle: ‘Nixon had a conscience. He experienced shame. I doubt if Trump does’

Carla Carlisle: ‘Nixon had a conscience. He experienced shame. I

Carla Carlisle was a fledgling journalist when a piece of Watergate history came her way. Half a century later, she