Britain’s 30 most desirable villages: From the millionaires’ haven deep in Leicestershire to the most expensive street in Wales. Property experts take their pick. So does yours make the list?

Some villages in Britain are unmistakably upper class, with their thatched cottages, quaint schools and chi-chi high streets.Little wonder they’re a pull for those with pockets deep enough to afford a home in such a smart location, from the likes of Daniel...

Hotels with a BIG difference: I’m a travel writer and these are nine of the quirkiest English properties I’ve ever visited, from a sea-tractor transfer to floating spas, moats… and wig closets

England has a reputation for eccentricity – and as I’ve discovered, its hotels proudly keep up this tradition.I’ve reviewed some of the best hotels in the land, and many have quirky features that help make the stay even more memorable. Or are peculiar through and...