From an estate on a private peninsula in Connecticut, a Victorian mansion in Wimbledon and a renovated farmhouse in Aix-en-Provence, France, we bring you eight of the best properties for sale with tennis courts.

Bulkeley Hall, Bulkeley, Cheshire. A restored, late-Georgian country house in landscaped grounds that include a tennis court and swimming pool. It has grand entertaining rooms with period fireplaces. 8 beds, 5 baths, 2 receps, library, wine cellar, stables, lake,… (View original article)

In association with UK operator Glampotel this is the first venture for the brand in Scotland and gives Edinburgh visitors a unique offering this summer. 

Dundas CastleSet on the shores of the private Dundas Estate loch, each canvas cottage sits on its own grassy knoll, offering privacy and seclusion.

Owner of Dundas Castle, Sir Jack Stewart-Clark commented: “I am thrilled that we are able to bring luxury glamping to the Dundas Estate. We are fortunate in having a beautiful lo… (View original article)

Given that there’s 934,900 acres of it you’d think there would be something to do in Sussex when the summer arrives – but no.

All we ask for is some scenery to massage our eyes with and some activities to stimulate our calf muscles.

Dave Comeau give us nine reasons why Sussex is an absolutely dreadful place to be in the summer.

1. There are no nice buildings

If you’re a fan of architecture, you’re in the wrong place. You could take a leaf out of the Proclai… (View original article)

An artistic Hartlepool entrepreneur is recreating a colourful new bandstand in time for a music festival.

Stuart Langley has already featured in the Hartlepool Mail after we told how he gave up his job as director of a design agency to concentrate full-time on the growing number of commissions for his artworks.

Now he’s involved in another project to create one of three bandstands which will be used as the stage for the BRASS Festival.

It runs from July 1… (View original article)

DOYLESTOWN >> Four popular attractions in Doylestown – the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle, the James A. Michener Art Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works – will offer a day of free admission on Saturday, July 16 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Mercer Museum.

The collaborative Doylestown Museums’ Free Day will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free parking will be available at Fonthill Park and free shuttle service, courtesy of Bucks … (View original article)

Alex Wright

‘Most of what you see has been untouched for the last 40 years because of our political situation,” says my guide Yusuf, gesturing to the ruins behind him.“The embargo imposed on us by the international community after the country divided in 1974 has meant that we have been unable to excavate any of this site.”

St Hilarion Castle is the jewel in the crown of northern Cyprus, perched high in the mountains overlooking the ancient city of Kyrenia. Its lofty p… (View original article)