Home & Garden
Discover the latest news, ideas, and inspiration for home, garden, interiors, and lifestyle across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Inside Homes: Astley House – a Georgian landmark at the heart of Faringdon
A distinguished Grade II listed Georgian residence in the heart of Faringdon, Astley House occupies a landmark position overlooking the Market Place beside All Saints’ Church, reflecting centuries of civic and ecclesiastical history.
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Inside Homes: Kirtlington Park – A Palladian masterpiece in the Oxfordshire countryside
This Grade I listed home combines extraordinary classical interiors – including the 36-foot Saloon and celebrated Monkey Room – with refined modern restoration, offering a rare balance of historic grandeur, family living and exceptional entertaining space.
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Inside Homes: The Great House – a magnificent Grade II* English Baroque townhouse in the heart of Burford
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, this historic six-bedroom property combines grand architectural features, landscaped walled gardens and a rich cultural history spanning more than 300 years, including connections to figures such as Samuel Johnson and Fanny Burney.
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Inside Homes: Newington House – A 17th-century palazzetto in 43 acres of gardens and woodland
Newington House is a remarkable 17th-century Grade II* palazzetto set within 43 acres of gardens, parkland and water in unspoilt Oxfordshire. The estate combines historic architecture, multiple residences and extensive leisure and equestrian facilities, including woodland, paddocks, a lake and river frontage.
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Inside Homes: An Arts & Crafts house in a semi-rural setting minutes from the city centre
Discover this 1900s Arts & Crafts home in a secluded semi-rural setting just minutes from Oxford city centre, offering period character, privacy and a strong sense of place where architecture and landscape sit in quiet balance.
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May gardening guide: what to do in your garden this May
While spring may be in full swing in the gardening magazines, this concise guide tells you everything you need to know about what to do in your garden this May.
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April gardening guide: what to do in your garden this April
In April, the weather remains unpredictable, and we can have anything from a heatwave to ground frosts in a matter of days. Gardening calendars are only a guide because so much depends on the weather.
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January gardening guide: what to do in your garden this January
January may be the quietest month in the garden, but there is still plenty to do. From protecting overwintering plants, pruning shrubs and trees, and forcing spring bulbs, to mulching borders, feeding birds, and enjoying winter colour, discover what to do in your garden this January.
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December gardening guide: what to do in your garden this December
December is a quieter month in the garden. But with frost-kissed borders, evergreen shrubs, and winter-flowering plants bringing life and colour, there’s still plenty to do.
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Creating a warm winter lair: The Andrew Martin home pieces I can’t resist
This winter, it’s all about creating spaces that invite you to linger. From tactile textures to statement lighting, discover the Andrew Martin pieces for adding layered comfort and seasonal warmth to your home.
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November gardening guide: what to do in your garden this November
The Autumn months are quiet in the garden and mostly a time to catch up, clear up and tackle the weeds. It is always lovely to get outside on milder days if perhaps, you’ve been shut indoors due to wet weather.
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October gardening guide: what to do in your garden this October
By October, the garden looks autumnal. And although the weather can be quite capricious – it’s an Indian summer one day and a frost the next – autumn is a good time for planting.
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September gardening guide: what to do in your garden this September
September may be the start of autumn, and we can see the garden slowing down. But there’s still plenty of late-flowering perennials, climbers and shrubs to keep the garden going.
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August gardening guide: what to do in your garden this August
Keep your garden thriving this August with our essential tips on planting, care, harvesting, and pest control — all in one handy guide.
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July gardening guide: what to do in your garden this July
The garden is in full swing, with many gardens at their peak, along with a vegetable plot that’s full of produce. It’s such a lovely time of the year in the garden, to enjoy the ‘fruits of your labour’.
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Grade II-listed rectory farm house once owned by Sir Michael Caine now on market
Rectory Farm House, a 17th-century Grade II-listed country estate in North Stoke, Oxfordshire, and once the home of Sir Michael Caine, is now on sale for £10m through Savills. The six-bedroom property spans 8.3 acres with 600 feet of River Thames frontage.