Cottage
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Cottage living rooms: 11 rustic decorating ideas
Looking to decorate a cottage living room – or give a living space a country cottage feel? Be inspired by these pretty ideas, and our expert advice
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14 characterful Cotswold stone homes
From historic thatched cottages, to listed Georgian houses and converted barns, be inspired by the beautiful Cotswold stone homes made from this quintessentially British material
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Country cottages: 18 charming period homes
Explore Britain's hidden country cottage gems from humble workers' homes to romantic rustic thatches
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Real home: a pretty farm cottage sees an Arts & Crafts inspired restoration
Built from the ancient stones of a ruined abbey, this pretty farm cottage has been given a new lease of life
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Real home: converting two farm cottages into a country home
With an eye for a bargain, a practical mindset and lots of help from friends and family, Jenny and Mel Dunmow turned a pair of farm cottages into a stunning home
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Real garden: 17th century thatched cottage garden
This garden bursts with life, adding to the idyllic scene set around its quintessential thatched cottage
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Real home: a thatched cottage with an intriguing past
Chris and Alison Young fell in love with a quintessential English country cottage and have slowly uncovered its hidden secrets
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Real home: a spectacular stone cottage is transformed with upcycled finds
With some clever upcycling and renovation work, Val and Norman Rennie have transformed an unloved stone cottage into a dream rural getaway
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Real home: restoring a thatched cottage
When Australian Sonja Bergin and her Irish husband Kevin decided to settle down, they chose this attractive thatched cottage in his homeland
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Real home: a derelict Welsh cottage is given a new lease of life
Jane Beck’s Welsh cottage was a derelict shell when she bought it, but over 15 years of hard work have resulted in a total transformation
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Real home: a cosy renovated cottage makes the perfect first home
On a tight budget, first-time buyers Katie and Lee Anderson have lovingly transformed a tired cottage into a cosy home brimming with country charm
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Real home: a renovated thatched holiday cottage
A stunning mud and stud cottage built in the 1800s is refreshed with a new, soft interior scheme
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Real home: a 17th-century thatched cottage renovation
With painstaking craftsmanship and an eye for every detail, this characterful farmworker's cottage has been rescued from the brink of dereliction
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Real home: a traditional Welsh cottage gets a vintage transformation
Mike and Mitzi Horwood have returned their cottage in Wales back to its former traditional style, using vintage textiles and solid wooden furniture to create calm and welcoming interiors
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Real home: a coastal 1930s weatherboarded cottage
Michael Beanland’s rural Suffolk home is a relaxing retreat filled with collectibles and fabulous light
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Conserving a Cotswold cottage
Learn how one renovator has preserved the very best elements of his listed 14th century home, and created an enduring family legacy along with it
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Restoring a Yorkshire cottage
Charlotte Glynn and James Lund fell in love with an unloved Yorkshire cottage and brought it back to life, winning Best First Project in the Period Living Homes Awards 2013
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Real Homes: Renovating a Cotswold cottage on a budget
With a limited budget to transform a dark cottage, Caroline and Anthony Borgman learned new skills, including carpentry, plumbing and decorative arts
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Real homes: a 15th century mill cottage in the country
This Somerset estate has evolved from a home into studios, a workspace, a communal family hub and the design inspiration for more than six generations
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Real Home: Grade II-listed Cotswold stone cottage
Louisa and Charlie Butters found the perfect country house for their growing family, but extended to gain a cosy kitchen-diner
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Cob longhouse restored
Having bought their 16th-century cob longhouse 20 years ago, Suzi and Chris Carman have taken their time to create an inviting country cottage
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8 country homes brimming with charm
Whether you're a rural soul looking to update your village gem, or a city dweller that longs for living the good life, satisfy your country home cravings with these inspiring renovated properties
