THE LONG ROAD TO HOME

After travelling the world, Holly and Al Hartley returned to their Derbyshire roots and converted a farmhouse and outbuildings into their family home

MY COUNTRY BUSINESS

Lucy and William Lowe share how they opened their own gin distillery

Festive BLOOMS

These stunning winter flowers will fill the house with scent and colour

Made to MEASURE

AN EMPTY BARN GAVE JEMIMA AND DAN MATHESON THE OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOMISE EVERY INCH OF THEIR GLORIOUS NEW KITCHEN

''This year, I'm asking for support instead of presents''

Domestic violence activist Natasha Saunders is walking the Shropshire Hills to prep for a fundraising trek to the Himalayas

Christmas Comes Home

Take a modern spin on Christmas in the country with elegant furnishings, fabulous flowers and keepsake decorations – all in a rich palette inspired by festive mulled and spiced shades

WRAPPED with love & care

Set up the wrapping station ready for action with a delightful mix of mindful and merry designs

PARTY HOUSE

At Christmas, the singing, dancing and laughter of their five children fills the rooms of this homely barn, converted by Maria and John Southwood

MY COUNTRY PASSION Hedgerow foraging

When she’s not running her floristry business, Susan Bailey West loves foraging for hedgerow finds to decorate her own home with, particularly at Christmas.

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Hay Bluff, the Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye

The staggering views to and from Hay Bluff straddling England and Wales are something that Monty Don simply couldn’t live without.

Garlands from the GARDEN

Breathe new life into your festive displays by bringing greenery from your garden into your decorations

COMFORT and joy

WITH THIS YEAR’S WINTER ENTERTAINING SET TO BE A LITTLE MORE LOW-KEY THAN USUAL, OUR LIVING ROOM LINE-UP FOCUSES ON ENJOYING COSY FESTIVE GATHERINGS WITH LOVED ONES

A COTSWOLD CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, the Barnes family are welcoming guests to their 18th-century Grade II-listed barn conversion, set in 500 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside.

`It's a joy to help care for the Cairngorms herd of reindeer'

Longtime hill walker Carol Parsons volunteers with the UK’s only free-roaming herd

`A hand-painted wedding invitation or Christmas card is very special'

WATERCOLOUR ARTIST AND CALLIGRAPHER, HARRIET DE WINTON

All You Need To Know Driveways

Not just somewhere to park the car, a new driveway will boost your property’s value and add that all-important kerb appeal

Towel Rails To Warm To

Heritage styles, fabulous finishes and the latest technology to keep your bathroom toasty and your towels fluffy – these towel rails are on our hot list!

STEP BACK IN TIME

Roberta Ashley’s Kent Weald home is a marvellous medley of ancient timbers, mid-century furniture and memorabilia

DESIGN NEWS

NEW & INTERESTING

GOLDEN DAYS

A listed property, with its own orchard and a garden leading on to a national park, provided the perfect homecoming for Antoinette and Lars van der Berg

LET'S MOVE TO Lyndhurst

LEAFY, HEATHY CAPITAL OF THE NEW FOREST, RICH IN WILDLIFE AND FOLKLORE

COTSWOLDS CALLING

Katrin Davey combined the best of past and present to create a cosy holiday hideaway in a picturesque Cotswold village

DARK & HANDSOME - 3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

KITCHEN PROJECT

CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

CELEBRATE NATURE’S HIDDEN BEAUTY WITH A STRIKING WORK OF ART BY RUNWAY GALLERY ARTIST, EVI ANTONIO

A warm WELCOME

FROM CALM AND RESTRAINED TO PRETTY OR BOLD, HALLWAYS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THOSE FIRST IMPRESSIONS REALLY COUNT

We Turned Our Local Phone Box Into A Gallery

Marion Armstrong and her neighbour transformed a redundant BT kiosk into a thriving art space in their village

All You Need To Know A New Front Door

Make a great first impression with a stylish and secure design

‘I DON'T HAVE RULES IN MY KITCHEN'

WE CAUGHT UP WITH AWARD-WINNING FOOD WRITER AND CHEF SABRINA GHAYOUR TO FIND OUT ABOUT HER NEW BOOK, SIMPLY, AND TO DISCUSS HER APPROACH TO COOKING AND WHY SHE SWAPPED LONDON FOR YORKSHIRE

MY COUNTRY PASSION Horse riding

Hairdresser Tabitha James-Kraan grew up riding horses, but it wasn’t until she stopped that she realised the calming effect it had on her life

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Winnats Pass, Derbyshire

The dramatic dip in the valley of Winnats Pass never fails to take TV presenter Jenny Powell’s breath away as she drives through the Peak District