Home Truths: Sarah Parish shares her happy place and the one thing she always does before bed

Early evening. When Jim and I are not filming, we’re working from home, running our charity Imagine This, which supports the mental well-being of seriously ill children and their families in the UK.

When we get to 6pm, it’s tools down and time to relax. Our garden is on a hill, and we’ve built a little sunset garden terrace halfway up where we sit with a G&T and watch the sun set over the Itchen Valley.

A window seat in my bedroom. It’s a gorgeous spot to read or daydream. First thing in the morning, I see hares playing in the garden, which is lovely.

Cox & Cox. They have interesting pieces that aren’t too pricey, but look great. I love how stylish and practical their stuff is.

Dog hair! We’ve got a Jack Russell, Mr Hooper, so I brush the sofas down every single day to get rid of the pet hair. I love dogs, but I can't stand the shedding!

Confession: I always eat supper on my lap in front of the telly. I don’t know why I’m so averse to sitting at the table, but food just tastes better when I’m eating it on my lap!

I love doing a clothes wash. There’s something about making dirty clothes clean and fresh that makes me feel really satisfied. Maybe it’s that feeling of having a fresh start?

Putting out the bins. I always forget and then have to take them to the end of the drive in the dark, and I hate the dark.

I’m going to blow my own trumpet and say yes. We designed our home for entertainment. In the summer we have a house full nearly every weekend. Midnight croquet is a must if you visit!

I love to read and potter around. It’s a real treat to have alone time as the house is usually full of people. If I get more than 24 hours on my own, I make the most of the stillness.

A ton of books that I never get around to reading and CCS foot care cream. I’ve got an obsession with putting cream on my feet and I can’t bear going to sleep with dry feet!