An old Victorian coach house in Suffolk with a Grade-II listed vegetable garden
The Couch House in Bury St Edmunds is a gorgeous little home, in budget and perfectly set up for sustainable living.
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A self-sufficient farmhouse with three trout lakes, two holiday lets and a vegetable garden
Halamiling in Cornwall is the perfect place to ride out the apocalypse with an income source, a vegetable garden and a beautiful garden to explore.
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The dogs of lockdown: How our four-legged friends are surviving (and thriving)
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping From Home List: How all ages and animals can exercise, have fun and find fame at home
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Armchair travel: Tour Yosemite, go to the zoo and visit museums, all from your home
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The Utterly Inessential Mother’s Day Shopping List: Everything you need to put on the perfect Mother’s Day from home
It's a difficult time to organise anything, especially a celebration. Alexandra Fraser has pulled together a few ideas of how to still celebrate Mother's Day, while social distancing and following government advice.
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The Utterly Inessential Mother's Day Shopping List: The gins, gifts and experiences to brighten up your mother's Sunday
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The Utterly Inessential Crufts Shopping List: The toys, treats and trends that your dog deserves this year
Alexandra Fraser rounds up the top dog accessories on the market right now in honour of Crufts this weekend. After all, who deserves a treat more than Man's Best Friend?
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The Utterly Inessential Storm Shopping List: An umbrella for two, a jacket which doubles as a tent and the recipe for fluffy cinnamon buns
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Aqua Sana, Longleat: A spa experience like no other, inspired by forest bathing and nestled in the heart of one of Britain's greatest treasures
Aqua Sana's newly-refurbished Forest Spa combined 24 different spa experiences into one seamless, relaxing tapestry. Alexandra Fraser was fortunate enough to pay a visit; here's why she struggled to leave.
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A curiously-shaped country cottage in East Anglia, with a beautiful orchard and a scandalous history
The Round House is not entirely round and didn't used to be a house, but its colourful history has finally settled in this, the next chapter of its life. Alexandra Fraser peaks inside.
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An absolutely idyllic stone farmhouse, buried in the Caldbeck Fells of the Lake District
Claybottom Farm is exactly as it should be, with a price tag that reflects the love and care which has gone into preserving it for generations to come. Alexandra Fraser takes a look.
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Five top tips to make the most of your dog walk, plus five incredible National Trust spots to explore off-lead
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A drink for all seasons: A Chelsea grotto that's the epitome of the tactically-placed wine bar
Alexandra Fraser extols the wonders of her favourite flavour of city escape, while sampling London’s latest rendition: Bottles, on Draycott Avenue.
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A converted university building becomes a Hampstead mansion, with a price tag to match
The Chapel at the Hampstead Estate is a gorgeous restoration project, completed to the highest standard. Alexandra Fraser takes a look inside.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Spring flowers, rugby shirts and sterling silver Marmite lids
Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few things set to brighten up the end of your winter, from a non-denominational rugby shirt to a £145 sterling sliver marmite lid. No, we're not joking.
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The Utterly Inessential Valentine's Shopping List Part II: Pink gin, heart-shaped earrings and a dog bed for the true love of your life
Every year, we round up the top gifts one could possibly give without going over-the-top-crazy for Valentine's Day. Fortunately, this year our Utterly Inessential columnist is in love. Unfortunately, her heart still belongs to gin. You can't win them all.
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A minature 18th century castle large enough to house a small family, with a panoramic roof terrace and far-reaching views
Dinton Castle was built to house the fossils stored in its walls. A recent renovation sees it as a perfectly appointed family home, ready to wow the next owners. Alexandra Fraser takes a look.
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Beavers back in Sussex for the first time in 400 years
Thanks to the Sussex Wildlife Trust and the Knepp Estate, beavers will once more be seen in the the Adur area.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: The most utterly stylish four poster beds on the market right now
Four-poster beds are the cornerstone of any good childhood interior-design-related dream. Alexandra Fraser explores some of the most opulent on the market right now.
