Marianne North: The intrepid Victorian who climbed mountains and paddled
Victorian artist Marianne North braved jungle rapids, forests and mountains to capture the blowsy beauty of tropical plants on canvas.
How to make pear, rosemary and sea-salt focaccia
Melanie Johnson’s recipe makes the most of the season’s fresh, juicy pears alongside a delicious bread recipe. Versatile pears bring
A magnificent manor near Stratford-upon-Avon that was home to Anne
Once home to relatives of William Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway, Luddington Manor near Stratford-upon-Avon blends rich history with some sensitive
A ‘postcard perfect’ chocolate-box cottage for sale in one of
Combining country cottage charm and fresh interiors, this Grade II-listed home is all the proof you need that good things
Jonathan Self: The lost art of hitch-hiking
A first encounter in decades with somebody hitching a ride prompts our columnist to look back on the days when
A bewitching and idyllic Scottish retreat clinging to the water’s
Located on the west coast, Lagganbuie House offers dramatic views across Loch Feochan, and an interesting development angle. Situated right
My favourite painting: Sholto Kynoch
The musician Sholto Kynoch picks a Caspar David Friedrich landscape. Sholto Kynoch on his choice, ‘Winter Landscape‘ by Caspar David
How to stop your dog pulling on the lead, by
Top trainer Ben Randall talks through one of the most common problems dog owners face: a pooch who pulls on
A gracious and beautiful Cotswolds home with gardens by a
Sitting just outside one of the finest villages in the Cotswolds, The Court is a joy to behold. The use
Curious Questions: How did the Leyland Cypress go from botanical
The near-ubiquitous Leyland Cypress — or leylandii — is an evergreen with an extraordinary back story. Martin Fone explains. There are