Christianne Raymer

With its charming blend of historic elegance and modern luxury, guests at The Bath Priory can enjoy croquet on the lawn, indulge in afternoon tea, and unwind in a cosy, art-filled atmosphere.

With over 500 years of history, Hampton Court Palace, a Grade I-listed baroque palace, stands majestically on the River Thames. Find out about its most famous resident, King Henry VIII, and how to visit today...

Filled with decadent edible treats, nothing beats a Christmas hamper! From biscuits to booze, there is something for everyone in our selection...

When relocating to Bath, antiques dealers Jo and Michael Saffell weren’t just after a period home – they were also looking for a place with a ready-made shop below, now filled with their collections of hard-to-come by British tins. Feature Joanna Thornycroft. Photographs Andreas von Einsiedel

Antique finds and belongings inherited from relatives creates a fusion of nostalgic and new memories in Melanie and Charles Cartwright’s home. Feature Jane Crittenden. Photographs James French. Styling Marisha Taylor.

Rebuilding a dilapidated house near the Pyrénées gave Wim Leenhouts and Joop Stokvis the opportunity to create the perfect backdrop for their beloved collections. Feature Marielle Ruskauff. Photographs Peter Kooijman.

For more than three decades this opulent Edwardian home on Johannesburg’s Westcliff Ridge has been the perfect setting for vintage fashion connoisseur Annabelle Desfontaines' romantic, eclectic style. Feature Graham Wood. Styling Sven Alberding/Living Inside. Photographs Greg Cox/Living Inside.

Step inside Palladian gem Houghton Hall, and explore its lavish William Kent interiors. Feature Celia Lyttelton Photographs Christopher Drake

Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claydon House, Buckinghamshire, backdrop to the film adaptation of 'Far from the Madding Crowd'. Feature Philippa Stockley Photographs Christopher Drake

Emma and David Mann’s seaside villa is an extension of their shop and a wonderful, evolving canvas. Feature Amy Maynard. Photographs Richard Gadsby

With their passion for plants and antiques, Annalisa Lo Porto and Francesco Dal Bo’s apartment is an idyllic haven in the heart of the city. Feature Francesca Davoli. Photographs Fabrizio Cicconi/Living Inside

Show your mum how much you care with a surprise from our perfect pick of thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts

Creative entrepreneurs Jo and Peter Flavell have used their unique talents to transform a Grade II-listed cottage into a warm and welcoming home. Feature Amander Meade. Photographs Rachael Smith

For Claire McFadyen and her husband Jamie, it took lots of hard work and creativity for their dream home to have a happy ending. Feature Sara Bird. Photographs Dan Duchars. Production GAP Interiors/The CONTENTed Nest

A converted barn in the French countryside is the ideal family home: bright, open, and tastefully decorated, it comes into its own at Christmas. Words & styling Amandine Berthon. Photographs Julien Fernandez

Filled with colour and character, this diminutive house in the heart of Rye proves that small really is beautiful. Feature Amy Maynard. Photographs Richard Gadsby

Fran Fudge travels to France frequently, to source antiques for her 18th-century home in West Sussex and for her shop in picturesque Ardingly, which is nearby. Feature Amanda Harling. Photographs Andreas von Einsiedel

Maria Toft adopts a personal approach to her festive decorations, taking her cue from the colours and textures of her apartment, which is filled with beautiful antique and vintage pieces. Feature Pia Olsen/Living Stories. Photographs Anitta Behrendt/Living Inside

An 18th-century barn with a remarkable Roman walkway has been transformed into an elegant bolt-hole where, at Christmas, OKA creative director Sue Jones opens its doors to family and friends. Feature Hannah Newton. Photographs Claire Worthy

Decorative French antiques dealers, Sarah and George Haslett, have created an elegant interior filled with intriguing collections and rich textiles that dazzle at this time of year. Feature Amanda Harling. Photographs Andreas von Einsiedel

Decorated with love and care, the Dutch home of Baukje and Anton Smits comes into its own at Christmas time. Feature & Styling Monique van der Pauw. Photographs Ton Bouwer / cocofeatures.com

Interior designer Emma Deterding goes big and bold, with colourful accessories that add warmth and a sense of fun to her Norfolk priory home. Feature Sara Bird. Photographs Dan Duchars

Property restorer and inveterate collector Roger de Muir was drawn to the dramatic setting and original features of his 17th-century church house in the medieval town of Foix in France – a fitting backdrop for treasures he has inherited, saved from demolition, and bought at auction. Feature Sian Williams. Photographs Brent Darby

In her 19th-century home, fashion designer Gayle Wailes has countered rustic, upcycled pieces and quirky details with a grown-up colour palette and an eye for symmetry. Feature Amander Meade. Styling Mark Thomas. Photographs Rachael Smith