The Tullybelton Estate in Perthshire offers a slice of immaculate Scottish country life, with the Highlands on one side and Edinburgh just an hour away.
A bold piece of research aims to name the 50 most family-friendly cities in England — and throws up all sorts of anomalies as it does so.
Jason Goodwin experiences a high point of paternal pride thanks to a master craftsman, his son's tenacity and a loop of electrical flex.
West Highland Terriers are one of the most instantly recognisable breeds of dog in Britain, not least because of their starring role as the face of Cesar dog food. Here's what you need to know about these irresistibly clever and funny dogs.
Blackborough House was built by an Earl with grand ideas, but a century and a half of misfortune and neglect have exacted a heavy toll — and now a brave new owner is needed to restore the place to glory.
A hugely charismatic country house in Yorkshire has come to the market, one with a great literary claim to fame: it was the inspiration for Emily Brontë's seminal novel Wuthering Heights.
Beautiful country houses often come with price tags which put them out of reach for many – but delightful character properties can be found that are well within reach for most buyers, as these places demonstrate.
The exquisitely pretty gardens and grand interior of Fauld Manor, on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, offer a great escape for those looking to make the swap from city to country.
Living on a houseboat on the Thames is an unbeatably romantic option for those who love life on the water, as this boat moored in Wandsworth shows.
A chocolate cake that looks as good as it tastes – though if you get around to decorating it before cutting a slice, you've more will power than we have.
Court Farm isn't a farm — or a court, for that matter — but instead a truly lovely home situated in one of the prettiest villages in the south east of England.
The numbers of Dandie Dinmont terriers has recovered since a worrying dip a few years ago, and an anniversary year in 2020 could see the popularity of these irresistibly friendly dogs grow further.
Segdwick Park's 750-year history has seen all manner of change, but thanks to the vision of its owners in the last 150 of those years it's a wonderful West Sussex house with famously beautiful gardens.
Those who grew up with dogs probably already know which breed they want to own, and have done for years. But the rest of us might need a bit of help — so we spoke to the Kennel Club to get their tips on how to choose the perfect pedigree dog.
Willersley Castle is a Georgian mansion on the edge of the Peak District National Park with 60 acres of grounds and almost limitless possibilities.
