New pattern stories
We round up the latest looks in fabrics, wallpapers and tiles, from leafy botanical prints to bold stripes and classic chequerboard designs, perfectly timed for a seasonal refresh

HINTON AMPNER
Salvaged from the ashes of a fire in 1960, this Hampshire gem was rebuilt in its original 18th-century style and is testament to its owner’s dedication and passion

Easter bakes
Adorn your table with some pretty china and create an irresistible celebratory afternoon tea with these recipes from Honeywell Bakes

A LOVE FOR THE LAND
In springtime, the gardens at the 16th-century Alswick Hall are ablaze with drifts of colourful bulbs, breathing new life into this charming historic landscape

CANONS ASHBY
Built using the remains of a medieval priory, this Tudor manor house in Northamptonshire endured mixed fortunes and went on to inspire great creativity

SIGNS OF SPRING
As the new season arrives, a glorious Lincolnshire garden shimmers with daffodils and other bulbs naturalised in the orchard and along the riverbank