Farmhouses

In a farmhouse on the edge of Dartmoor, Callie Coles and her husband Toby live a life of ‘merry bedlam’, bringing up their three sons surrounded by the animals they love

As one half of a traditional paper marbling studio, Alex Lewis is constantly acquiring new skills, as evidenced by his have-a-go renovation of his Somerset farm, employing techniques picked up from family and friends

Mount Algidus Station, a storied property set amid the wild grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island, has been listed with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, and is expected to become one of the region’s most significant sales at over $50 million

When vintage-loving interior designer Hannah Yeomans moved from Bath to Cornwall with her family, it led to a new venture as a holiday cottage owner, and four years (so far) of DIY

Some places seem to pull people into their orbit. This farmhouse in the Suffolk village of Eye was already well known to both its interior designer Maria Speake and its garden designer Arne Maynard, who had been captivated by its historic charm and atmosphere years earlier

Finding that their Exmoor farmhouse was beset by rot, Charles O’Connor and Edward Greenall decided to start over, using salvaged materials and timber from the estate to create this charming newbuild, which feels as though it has stood for centuries

Francesca Gentilli spends her working life sourcing the best fabrics and textiles from India, Turkey, Morocco, Uzbekistan and beyond, and her own house is the best showcase of her finds. We revisit the house story from 2022.

Kevin Mulvany and Susie Rogers' 17th-century farmhouse near Bath is a charming reflection of their handcrafted style, and the architectural and artistic skills they have honed in the making of their exquisite miniature buildings and interiors over the past 30 years

A family farm in Dorset has been gradually transformed thanks to the vision and passion of its owners, who have created a glorious rural idyll complete with red deer, a wildlife-rich ecosystem and dreamy shepherd’s huts for guests to enjoy. We revisit the archive story from 2022.

Once two keepers' cottages, this eighteenth-century, flint-and-brick house was discovered on a visit to the South Downs by the owners, who have transformed it into their ideal weekend home, furnished with salvaged finds and contemporary art. We revisit the house story from 2019.

When Lucy Cunningham was called in to make sense of the higgledy-piggledy nature of this centuries-old Sussex farmhouse, she discovered a house full of charm that needed some clever tweaks to create a harmonious whole

After spending over 20 years holidaying and renting on Menorca, art and antique dealers Victoria Krauss and Fernando Alcolea bought this farmhouse in 2017. It is now an inviting family home, filled with the type of unusual pieces to be found in their interiors store on the island

After several years moving from project to project, Tara Mangini and Percy Bright have settled in this farmhouse in Upstate New York, which epitomises their appreciation of quality craftsmanship and a homespun, Scandinavian-inspired approach to design

The search for a second home in Italy led Keith Johnson and Glen Senk to this farmhouse in Tuscany, where they set about restoring its traditional Italian charm and using salvaged finds and locally sourced antiques to create interiors that feel authentic yet intensely personal

An 18th-century farm building was transformed into a warm, comfortable home thanks to a medley of textiles and a treasured collection of found pieces

Enchanted by its idyllic setting, Louise Jones could see the merits of this 16th-century Surrey farmhouse despite its interior having been stripped of any character. With ingenuity and hard work, and the introduction of pattern and colour, she has given it personality in abundance

When approached by director Guy Ritchie to decorate a farmhouse on his estate, Edward Hurst instantly knew what he wanted to do with it and the result is a wonderful meeting of minds

Keen to create a synergy between the century-old stone building and the Hebridean landscape, Saffron Aldridge and her business partner Scarlett Supple commissioned local artisans to help restore and decorate it with a nature-inspired palette and beautifully balanced textiles

Having lived in this Gloucestershire farmhouse for several years two decades ago, gallerist Thomas Dane found himself drawn back to it in 2015. Once again, it has become a treasured haven for him and his friends, who enjoy its wonderfully relaxed interiors set off by a beautiful garden

More spacious than a cottage, but still charmingly rustic, farmhouses can make for the perfect country interior. Here are our favourites from among the many in our archive