22 idyllic homes from the Cotswolds to Cornwall, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up of some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so includes over a dozen picture-perfect Cotswolds properties.

Cornwall – £2,750,000
Majestic family home on the Fowey Estuary.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cornwall – £2,750,000
Private waterfront retreat overlooking Fowey.
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Devon – £3,950,000
The ideal family home.
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Gloucestershire – £1,175,000
A listed family house with stunning interiors.
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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £1,175,000
A charming former mill.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £1,250,000
Desirable house in a unique and exclusive rural location close to Stow on the Wold.
For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £1,750,000
An immaculate house with a dramatic view.
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Gloucestershire – £1,750,000
Occupying an amazing rural Cotswold setting.
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Gloucestershire – £1,900,000
A quintessential Cotswold house.
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Gloucestershire – £2,250,000
A superb Victorian home
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Gloucestershire – £3,500,000
A Cotswold country estate with wonderful views.
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Gloucestershire – £5,000,000
Within striking distance of Cheltenham.
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Gloucestershire – £595,000
An immaculately presented town house on the edge of Cirencester.
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Gloucestershire – £700,000
The Georgian boat house with residential plans.
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Gloucestershire – £875,000
A Georgian farmhouse with a games room.
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Gloucestershire – £895,000
A listed house on the edge of the Badminton Estate.
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Gloucestershire – OIEO £1,000,000
Historic and spacious farmhouse.
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Leicestershire – £1,600,000
Edge of village Georgian house with views.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire – £1,250,000
Situated within extensive gardens.
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Northumberland – £1,450,000
This prominent five-bedroom country hall has four reception rooms and boasts original period features throughout. Espley Hall was built in circa 1865 and is set amongst 10 acres of gardens and woodland.
For sale with Bradley Hall. See more pictures and details about this property.
Oxfordshire – £6,500,000
The house of one's dreams with unlimited potential.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Yorkshire – £2,650,000
A handsome house, with beautiful gardens.
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