England's 'Prettiest Village' Preserves Its Timeless Charm with No New Houses for 400 Years Sunday, May 17, 2026 castlecombe cotswolds village heritage tourism england medieval architecture travel countryside Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, just an hour and a half from Somerset, lies Castle Combe—often hailed as the “prettiest village in England.” This enchanting village captivates visitors with its timeless … Read More
Sarah Beeny Faces Backlash Over £3 Million 'Mini-Downtown Abbey' Home Plans in Somerset Friday, May 15, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset planning renovation neighbours batconservation ecologicalimpact propertydevelopment countryside controversy Sarah Beeny, renowned property expert and star of Channel 4’s Property Ladder and New Life in the Country, finds herself at the center of a contentious planning dispute over her ambitious Somerset home renovation. Since … Read More
Escape to the Country Buyers Abandon Somerset Dream Following Property U-Turn Monday, May 11, 2026 escape property somerset househunting bedandbreakfast countryside realestate budget family home In a recent episode of the BBC’s Escape to the Country aired on May 11, a mother-and-daughter pair, Diana and Millie, faced an emotional twist as they reconsidered their dream of moving to the Somerset countryside. Leaving … Read More
TV Star Sarah Beeny Opens Up About Life in Somerset and Navigating Mental Health Saturday, May 9, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset mentalhealth breastcancer property countryside motherhood resilience channel4 advocacy Sarah Beeny, the renowned property presenter known for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, has found solace in the Somerset countryside, where she says the move profoundly benefited her mental health. Since relocating in 2018 to a … Read More
TV Star Sarah Beeny Opens Up About Life in Somerset and Navigating Dark Days Saturday, May 9, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset mentalhealth breastcancer countryside property television resilience recovery inspiration Property expert and television presenter Sarah Beeny reveals how relocating to the tranquil Somerset countryside has been a vital support for her mental health—though she admits there are still challenging days when “the … Read More
TV Star Sarah Beeny Opens Up About Life in Somerset and Coping with Dark Days Saturday, May 9, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset mentalhealth breastcancer property countryside resilience empowerment television coping Sarah Beeny, the celebrated property presenter known for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, reveals how relocating to the peaceful Somerset countryside has positively impacted her mental health, even as she acknowledges the … Read More