I have been to Coleton Fishacre several times in recent years and have always loved it. However this year something has changed for the worse. In contrast to the bright well presented house I remember, it now seems dingy and un-cared for. The garden, which has always been full of intimate little spaces and a suprise around every corner, has now ...

This house is perfect and is just waiting for us to move in.

The salon is breathtaking, views across the garden to the sea are gorgeous and the gardens are stunning even in the rain.

The furniture the National Trust has had made is in keeping with the period of the house. REally well done, National Trust.

If I could choose a house to ...