Combe Grove in Bath: The wellness retreat in a former
Combe Grove has set itself an audacious task: to harness the healing power of Nature, to improve guests’ metabolic health
An immaculate and irresistibly pretty 16th century house for sale
The Old House in Aspley Guise is a delightful 16th century home in one of the prettiest villages in Bedfordshire.
My Favourite Painting: Nick Trend
The journalist and art historian Nick Trend chooses a striking Jan van Eyck portrait that may — or may not — be
Alan Titchmarsh: The plants that I simply can’t ever grow
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a garden with medium loam soil, chances are that there are plants which you’ll
How to deal with a dog who’s always looking for
Got a dog who is always hungry, just can’t get enough of food, and doesn’t have any qualms about playing
How to make a Super Cottage, by designer Bee Osborn
There’s no reason why a small house shouldn’t feel like a big one, says interior designer Bee Osborn. Several years
Fifty of shades of green: The sex lives of plants
Plants have developed surprising ways of spreading their seed, says John Wright, as he explores the unusual and risqué manner
Are these the seven best independent bookshops in Britain? A
Our desire to buy online may have blighted many high streets, but, happily, plenty of independent bookshops are still thriving
Leonardslee: The gardens that light up West Sussex
Changes are afoot at the famous rhododendron gardens of Leonardslee, which are now being planted for year-round interest. Charles Quest-Ritson
A light touch: At home with designer Nels Crosthwaite Eyre
Nels Crosthwaite Eyre’s Hampshire house demonstrates her innate ability to create smart, but relaxed interiors that reflect the tastes and