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A Scottish Baronial castle transformed into a quirky events venue
‘I wanted to create a spooky, eerie, grand and really classic space. It couldn’t just be gothic, it had to be expensive,’ says interior designer Louise Tomlinson, who bought Orchardton Castle, near Auchencairn three years ago, transforming it into
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Inside a stunning home renovation in Glazebury
Sarah and John Reed didn’t have to travel far to find their next home project, just 10 doors down, in fact When Sarah and John Reed decided to move from their self-build in Glazebury they swapped it for a very different house on the street where
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Inside a Sandringham cottage once owned by the late Queen
A stunning garden bathroom boasting a beautiful freestanding tin tub with a divine view of the stars isn’t the only interesting feature about The Workers Cottage. The delightful three-bedroom period cottage also boasts a storied past; having once
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A first home brimming with vibrant colour and cheery décor
Designer, illustrator and author Emily Coxhead is best known as the creator of The Happy Newspaper, a platform that shares positive stories from around the world and celebrates the best in people. She’s also written a children’s book called ‘Find Your
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See inside an iconic building in the coastal village of Dungeness
A familiar sight in the coastal village of Dungeness, Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage has long attracted visitors to its haunting coastal garden. Now, 30 years after its famous inhabitant’s death, its interiors have been captured in a beautiful new
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How a traditional Keswick guest house was turned into a smart boutique hotel
Nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, nine weeks. Can it be done? When you have closed your hotel and Easter is imminent, the answer has to be yes. That was the challenge to interior designer Whitemore & Thwaytes and their contractors when they were called
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The renovation of a 17-room 'haunted' Georgian house in north Cornwall
When Anouska Lancaster Googled the 17-room Georgian house in Boscastle, north Cornwall, that she had just bought, she didn’t expect it to reveal such a terrifying secret. The award-winning interior designer - who has worked with a wealth of celebrities
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The stunning transformation of a Victorian home in Woodford Green
In Woodford Green a blossoming magnolia tree and beautiful bulbs have taken centre stage in the garden of a pretty pink house, but behind the walls there has been some much-needed tlc taking place, too. It’s been the home of Jess Luper, her husband
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See inside this Shepherd’s Hut retreat near the River Hamble
Tucked away next to the River Hamble, in the quaint rural village of Botley, you’ll find River Rose; a stunningly crafted Shepherd’s Hut. Handmade by Hampshire carpenter and business owner, Luke Beirne, the accommodation boasts the unique characteristics
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A 1960s Cheltenham home is given a fabulous new look.
Rachel and Jason Collis had always liked a particular lane of houses near their home in Cheltenham. So, they spent a few days posting flyers asking if any were for sale. Three years later they had a reply! A woman whose mother was now in her eighties
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Gareth Southgate on his hands-on role at Martin House Children’s Hospice
Gareth Southgate is known for his authenticity as a football manager, for being one of the good guys in sport and undoubtedly a role model. That his very famous face is not unfamiliar inside of Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston Spa speaks
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5 summer home trends you need to know about
With warmer weather reviving our creative energy and putting us in a sunny mood, now’s the time to take your interiors to the next level with playful updates, stylish touches and pops of colour to elevate your outdoor space. Here’s what’s hot in
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BBC presenters share their Glastonbury tips and memories
A few of this year’s BBC presenters share their Glastonbury tips ahead of the music festival returning. Tickets for Glastonbury music festival sell out in minutes, year after year, even before the performers are announced. And it’s easy to see