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Lydney Park Estate is a Victorian pile set in manicured gardens and surrounded by a deer park. The Grade II listed house sprawls over more than 17,000 sq ft and features marble bathtubs, original fireplaces and panelling, as well as a sleek modern designer kitchen. There are staff quarters and even museum rooms, which contain findings from the Roman site within the grounds, plus artefacts from New Zealand.

Trendy French group Experimental has taken over a spa hotel near Cheltenham – and that's not the only way the area is going continental

Alongside a longer life expectancy has come an expectation of a better quality of life in retirement. Instead of quietly retreating to the garden with some secateurs, there is the anticipation of opportunities to meet new friends, travel more and embrace new hobbies.

Little details make a big difference in a competitive market – here's how to stand out

Little details make a big difference in a competitive market – here's how to stand out