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The best wellington boots for walking, for the muddy treks when you need wellies — but not blisters
Long gone are the days where you would have to forego comfort for dry feet. We look at the best wellington boots for walking, the ideal footwear for all of your countryside rambles.
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Best hiking trousers for women, for everything from walks in the park to climbing Helvellyn
Walking and hiking have become a part of our daily lives — a change that's here to stay. So you'll be in need of some walking trousers; Lydia Stangroom picks out six of the best pairs of hiking trousers for women.
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A fantastic opportunity to own an island home on the River Thames in Surrey, complete with a private beach
Disregard any pre-conceived notions you may have of the Thames — this is riverside living with a healthy sprinkle of luxury.
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'One of the prettiest houses in the Cotswolds' has come up for sale
Great claims are made of Lockey House, but it does its best to live up to them with its impeccable interiors, beautiful 18th century features and a summer house that looks like it's straight out of a fairytale.
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The grain silo that dreamt it was a fine country house
This stunningly distinctive property is constructed from two former grain silos and has been transformed into a tasteful and free-flowing home.
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10 beautiful and thought-provoking pictures of the oceans to remind us all what's at stake
Sir David Attenborough recently said 'The oceans power of regeneration is remarkable — if we just offer it the chance.' It effects every living thing on earth — from the air we breathe, to the weather and climate — and it's never been more at stake than it is now.
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Best country houses for sale in Dorset, from £850,000 to £18,500,000
A classic Isle of Purbeck stone cottage in Dorset is a charming country house near the World Heritage Coast
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A charming, Grade II listed thatched house with a separate studio for sale in Cambridgeshire
This delightful 16th Century chocolate box house is tastefully finished with an artistic flair, in an attractive village near Cambridge.
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A Georgian haven in Norfolk complete with a moat and Monet-inspired bridge
Mixing the right amount of luxury and comfort with a Shakespearean inspired garden, this property makes lockdown living a walk in the park.
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An idyllic converted barn that takes you straight to the heart of Cotswold life
For those looking to dive headfirst into rural Cotswold living, look no further than Manor Farm Barn on the outskirts of Coln St Dennis.
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A pretty Grade II listed cottage set in a quintessential Oxfordshire village
As pretty as its name suggests, Honeysuckle Cottage is a charming 18th Century property located in a sought-after Cotswold village.
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Best kids' wellies, from unicorns and dinosaurs to beautiful boots for young sophisticates
As gin is to tonic, children are to puddles. A staple in any child's wardrobe, wellington boots are the go-to necessity for little feet on big adventures. Lydia Stangroom picks out the best kids' wellies you can buy.
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An impressive family home set within walking distance from the bustling city of Norwich
Ten minutes from the city centre lies this detached, period family home with an abundance of classical features.
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A thatched house in Oxfordshire that blends styles, eras and features with breathtaking panache
Throw away all your ideas of what a thatched house should look like because this property will leave you utterly spell-bound by its enchanting interiors.
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A Georgian mansion in the a beautiful seaside village for the price of a suburban flat in London
What would get you a two bedroom flat in South West London goes a whole lot further a little further north, in the shape of this lovely Georgian mansion in Scotland.
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A spectacular former hunting lodge turned photographic studio on the shores of Loch Lomond
This breathtaking hunting lodge is surely what dreams are made of — set on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, completed by unparalleled views of the surrounding highlands.
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An immaculate, remodelled 18th-century home with stable and tennis court, just outside the edge of London
Orchard House is a charming family home in five leafy acres just outside picturesque Old Oxted, walking distance from a station the nearest gastropub.
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A spectacular 'farm' for sale that's more Downton Abbey than dirty wellies
When asked to think of a farm, most people would conjure up images of a busy cow shed, open fields strewn with machinery and a well-loved farm house where dogs and lambs coexist. This is certainly not one of those farms.
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An idyllic country house with a touch of Alice in Wonderland in the superb gardens
A pretty, Grade II listed hall house, complete with expansive entertainment spaces and a giant chess board in the garden. Lydia Stangroom jumps down the rabbit hole for a closer look.
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A spectacular Grade I-listed house where everyone from Catherine of Aragon to Thomas Jefferson once came to stay
Steeped in history, Castle House in an architecturally rich property bursting with period features.
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A delightful waterside home for sale that almost dips its toes into Chichester Harbour
The Old Town Hall is a breathtaking property in Bosham, dating from the 17th century overlooking the tidal shores of Chichester Harbour.
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A beautiful Victorian school house completely reimagined within, set in a pretty Bedfordshire village
This beautifully-remodelled former village school blends historical stonework with fresh, bright interiors. Lydia Stangroom takes a look.
