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The loveliest spot that man hath found

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The loveliest spot that man hath found

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Blink and you may just think you have arrived at Beatrix Potter’s “Hill Top” at this Lake District farmhouse. Step inside The Tapestry.

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When the sun is shining, summer holidays don’t get much better than when on home soil. Here, we round-up seven unique homes with summer availability for you to grab while you can. 

15th May 2025 by Hannah

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1st May 2025 by India

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22nd April 2025 by Hannah

In unforgotten Cornwall
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In a land mostly depicted by golden-sand beaches, we tell the story of Morwell; an idyllic, 400-year-old farmhouse on 50 acres, in the verdant heart of unforgotten Cornwall.

14th April 2025 by Hannah

Here comes the sun: the best wedding venues for spring
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Wild coastlines, misty mountains, and secret gardens; spring awakens these extraordinary UK wedding venues, where nature and history entwine in striking settings.

12th April 2025 by India

Paradise found in South Devon
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Paradise found in South Devon

Once the unique home of society bachelor Arthur Graham, this luxury manor is now home to the Montgomery family, who welcome guests to take exclusive hire of their extraordinary Devon dwelling.

10th April 2025 by Lauren

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1st April 2025 by India

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This spring marks the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald´s The Great Gatsby, a novel that epitomises the opulence and extravagance of the Jazz Age. What better way to honour this literary milestone than by hosting a soirée in a Gatsby-style setting?

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23rd March 2025 by Amy

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Josie and Rob da Bank, founders of Bestival and custodians of colourful estate Carnivàle on the Isle of Wight, give us a much-anticipated ticket inside their family home.

17th March 2025 by Hannah

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15th March 2025 by Charlotte

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5th February 2025 by Hannah

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1st February 2025 by India

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8th January 2025 by India

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Siblings´ sanctuaries

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17th June 2024 by Hannah

11 of the best one-day hikes in the UK
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10th June 2024 by India

The best beaches in Cornwall
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The summer pilgrimage
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A window to the world
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A window to the world

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27th May 2024 by Hannah

Unique Homestays owners come together at Cornwall´s Castle Trematonia
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Unique Homestays owners come together at Cornwall´s Castle Trematonia

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20th May 2024 by Francesca

A taste of the wild: the best places to eat in Britain’s National Parks
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20th May 2024 by Hannah

The best places to go for wildlife in the UK
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13th May 2024 by India

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The prettiest villages in Cornwall
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5th May 2024 by India and Hayley

A life of new heights on a quiet Cornish cliffside
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A life of new heights on a quiet Cornish cliffside

Ukiyo (meaning “floating world” in Japanese) denotes the concept of living in the moment. In our latest owner chronicle, we speak with property owner Simon about how his modernist cliffside hideaway embodies its namesake.

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The big five: safari on home soil
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The big five: safari on home soil

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The best events, fairs, and festivals in Cornwall
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The best events, fairs, and festivals in Cornwall

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30th April 2024 by India and Hayley

An ode to art
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An ode to art

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Where to eat and drink in Cornwall
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Where to eat and drink in Cornwall

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From coast to countryside: 7 UK destinations for May
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A pool of one´s own

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The great British food renaissance
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The great British food renaissance

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25th March 2024 by Hannah

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18th March 2024 by Emma

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15th March 2024 by Emily

Like father, like son
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Like father, like son

In our March chronicle, Henry tells us the tale of his mountain hideaway, Charity; whose old stone walls, and the family memories forged wherein, have lovingly passed from father to son.

11th March 2024 by Hannah

Meet the storybook homes
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Meet the storybook homes

With turrets and follies, islands and eiderdowns, these are the real-life residences that welcome you to fall down the rabbit hole to a life of fairytale proportions. Meet the storybook homes.

7th March 2024 by Vanessa

Finding the family tree
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Finding the family tree

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1st March 2024 by Vanessa

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Foraging on the Cornish coast with Simon Greenwood

The coast is a reliable habitat for foragers: winkles, whiting, rock oysters, and rosehip in their tangier-and-tangy hundreds. Here, Simon Greenwood creates a dish to be eaten by candlelight.

26th February 2024 by Vanessa

10 places to stay in the UK and Ireland in 2024
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10 places to stay in the UK and Ireland in 2024

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22nd February 2024 by Vanessa

A long distance love affair
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A long distance love affair

We had our sights set on an intimate wedding. So, when we discovered The Stack, we knew it fit the brief: small, intimate, and unique, the kind of place you fall in love with at first sight.

22nd February 2024 by Felicity

Off-grid living in Wales´ Cambrian Mountains
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Off-grid living in Wales´ Cambrian Mountains

On the hunt for a remote and unspoilt location, James and Raffaella were determined to find a spot where "the wilderness was both the frame and the view": enter Tincture, an off-grid antidote to the everyday.

19th February 2024 by Robyn

The art of tablescaping
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The art of tablescaping

Taking inspiration from the spring florals framing the modern- luxe event barn at Anthology Farm. We delve into the task of making pins a reality with the art of tablescaping.

19th February 2024 by Charlotte

Food fables: Ian Ballantyne
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Food fables: Ian Ballantyne

January is behind us and, so, the season of that good winter grub resumes. Here, we speak with maker of feasts, fires, and friends Ian Ballantyne about what food means to him.

12th February 2024 by Hannah

Michelin-starred stays for 2024
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Michelin-starred stays for 2024

The results from the 2024 Michelin guide are in — here we round-up the newcomers and seasoned favourites, and the unique homestays conveniently based nearby.

9th February 2024 by Hannah

Wine and midwifery
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Wine and midwifery

Cocktail bars, homemade pavlova and a camper van set up in the farm fields; we meet Little Inka owners, learn about their home and their favourite spots to dine in Cornwall.

5th February 2024 by Lauren

At-home epicureans
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At-home epicureans

It’s about time we returned to the dinner table, where poppadoms are piled and honey pitchers are passed. To the Tucci´s and Nigella´s of the world, let fly your at-home epicurean.

1st February 2024 by Vanessa

Where was Saltburn filmed? (And 8 real-life estates you can rent this summer)
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Filmed in Lowick, Northamptonshire, at Drayton House, the façade of Saltburn´s stately backdrop might be locked behind a fortified gateway, but we have the key to places just as bodacious.

29th January 2024 by Vanessa

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The disco donjon

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29th January 2024 by Hannah

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22nd January 2024 by Lauren

Top interior trends for 2024
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Top interior trends for 2024

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8th January 2024 by Lauren

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