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A truly elegant period villa just a few minutes from Cheltenham racecourse that's full of potential
Make a cup of tea. Sit down with a notepad and pen and get ready — because Teme Villa will have you drawing up plans and creating a vision board for a house you didn't even know you were looking for.
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A former farmhouse turned Manor house that has undergone a full refurbishment — and the results are really quite incredible
Paddock House is a fine country Manor House with all the trimmings of a five-star luxury hotel.
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A sprawling 18th century manor house that has links to William the Conqueror and a historic moat in the garden
It's not every day we come across a property for sale with an intriguing 900 year history and an historic moat in the garden — but today is one of those days.
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The 'most remote house in England' up for sale, accessible only via 4x4 or hours of hiking
Buyers in search of adventure and no neighbours will be hard-pressed to find another property just as off the beaten track as Skiddaw House.
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An irresistible thatched cottage 'as cute as they come', on sale at £550,000
There are chocolate box cottages — and then there's The Cabin, an idyllic place in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire. Lydia Stangroom takes a look.
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A thatched cottage to die for? Beauty and charm for sale in the village made famous by Midsomer Murders
A characterful property meets a setting so charming that it was used for years by the makers of one of the most popular detective shows on television.
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A five-storey townhouse set amongst a sea of pastel-coloured properties in a street that's Chelsea's hidden gem
A splash of colour and a great deal of money make for a charming three-bed, five-storey Chelsea property in what might just be the capital's most luxurious postcode.
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The six most destructive dog breeds
Dogs often charm their way through even their naughtiest moments, but some really push their luck. We take a look at some of the most notoriously destructive breeds, and the chaos they cause.
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An £11 million castle for sale in Kent, with 130 acres, views over to France, and absolutely breathtaking both inside and out
The Grade I-listed Lympne Castle in Kent is a breathtaking castle and estate which boasts beautiful gardens and vast grounds — and what's more, it could even pay for itself. Lydia Stangroom takes a look.
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A Scottish estate with over 4,600 acres and eight lochs on offer for those seeking adventures
If you're looking for a lot — and we mean a lot — of space, look no further than Morefield Estate near Ullapool.
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A really wonderful Georgian country home that sits adjacent to the North River and has a bar in between the first and second floor
Westbrook Hall is the perfect Georgian country house, with just enough grandeur, luxury and history you would expect for a property of this scale, but with all the comfort and cosy-nooks that help turn a house into a home.
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A home in one — a mesmerising Georgian country house tucked away in Kent that has a golf course in the garden
Quornden. A name you probably won't have come across before, but one we can guarantee you won't be able to get out of your head after seeing all that this property has to offer.
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A gorgeous apartment in an Elizabethan house near one of the best beaches in the South Hams
Flete House is not only beautiful and has an interesting history, but is located in one of the most sought-after areas in the South Hams, just walking distance from one of the best beaches in the area.
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A gloriously presented Cotswolds stone farm house with a heritage steam train running through its fields
Injecting a bit of luxury into the traditional farmhouse stereotype, Far Stanley Farm is bright, immaculately finished, with stable, tennis courts and views over the surrounding Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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A stately Manor House in Oxfordshire with an historic icehouse in the garden
Deddington Manor is a grand yet comfortable home in the popular Oxfordshire town of Deddington, with fantastic walled gardens, eight bedrooms and 14 1/2 acres to its name.
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A 1920s house with sea views in Devon that was built as an homage to a property in South Africa
Sea views, meters from the local beach and buckets of accommodation makes this unique property in Budleigh Salterton a pretty enticing prospect
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A handsome period property from the 17th century with additional courtyard outbuildings and impressive leisure facilities
The benefits of owning Gatesheath Hall far surpass the chance to live in a beautiful period property with 17 acres of wonderful gardens, paddock and woodland — as you can say goodbye to monthly gym membership payments with one of the most impressive indoor leisure facilities we've come across.
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The home of Captain Bligh of Mutiny on the Bounty fame is for sale — but safe to say he might not recognise it if he woke up there today...
The notoriously severe naval captain who inspired the most famous mutiny in history — the Mutiny on the Bounty — lived in this beautiful house in Lambeth. We're not entirely sure, however, what the austere sailor's views might be on the decorative flourishes within — although 21st century buyers will probably love it.
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A beautiful former water mill with an equally beautiful cottage in the garden is up for sale for the first time in over half a century
The word 'idyllic' doesn't seem quite enough for some properties — and the Old Watermill in Clophill, Bedfordshire, with water rights over the River Flit and waterfalls in the garden, is a prime example of just how magical a house can be.
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A 16th-century home in Surrey with a Provence-style garden that's 'the perfect example of contemporary living with period charm'
A recent total renovation has produced some really quite inspiring results in this 16th century home.
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A neo-Classical 338-acre equestrian estate on the edge of the Cotswolds, complete with pavilions, indoor pool and wine cellar
Buyers looking for beautiful property in a fantastic location with exceptional equestrian facilities need look no further than Soulcombe — although you may want to start saving, because all that comes with an £18 million price tag. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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Best waterproof jackets for hiking and walking through Britain's hopelessly unreliable summers
From drizzles to downpours, we run through some of the best waterproof jackets on the market that are guaranteed to keep you dry, whatever the weather.
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A very pretty Cotswolds stone cottage in the heart of a sought-after village, with an exciting opportunity in the garden
In one of the most prettiest villages in the Cotswolds is a beautiful home, full of character, charm and opportunity.
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A beautifully presented farmhouse in East Sussex, that comes complete with over eight acres, a tennis court, paddock, woodland and a small lake
In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a house that is in every way befitting of its idyllic countryside setting.
