RECLAIMING THE PAST

or Emily Buttrum and her family, the countryside is the place to be. Set in a Northamptonshire village on the edge of the Cotswolds, the 17th-century farmhouse they call home is on a one-way lane that winds around the back of the village to the church and then into open countryside – perfectly situated for outdoor adventures. ‘We have a good sense of community here and it’s just a short walk down the lane into fields, tracks and footpaths,’ says Emily. ‘Early-morning walks with a packed breakfast are a family favourite in summer; it’s a good