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The thatched roof renaissance: How a dying craft got back on its feet

The thatched roof renaissance: How a dying craft got back

An industry under threat has once again caught the attention of modern architects, with young thatchers having the chance not
A magical, wisteria-clad farmhouse in West Sussex where the horses are catered for every bit as well as the human residents

A magical, wisteria-clad farmhouse in West Sussex where the horses

Wheelwrights House is a West Sussex home near Petworth that’s an absolute gem, no matter whether you have four legs
Mayfair International Realty: A different way of looking at real estate

Mayfair International Realty: A different way of looking at real

Take a look at three of the most beautiful homes in New England currently on the market via Mayfair International
A sprawling Bedfordshire mansion on the market for the first time in 80 years

A sprawling Bedfordshire mansion on the market for the first

Grade II-listed Lynch House in Kensworth, Bedfordshire, has hosted several significant individuals, including the politician who may have been the
The Country Life columnist who ended up at an illegal rave in the Brecon Beacons

The Country Life columnist who ended up at an illegal

Patrick Galbraith has a night to remember. In late August, I ended up at a large illegal rave in the
‘The second cosiest cottage in Britain’ is on the market in Wiltshire

‘The second cosiest cottage in Britain’ is on the market

With its attractive period features and impeccable styling, Faerie Cottage is as idyllic as they come. Cottages don’t get much
My favourite painting: Gavin Plumley

My favourite painting: Gavin Plumley

Gavin Plumley, author and cultural historian, selects an unusual canvas with two painters credited. Gavin Plumley on his choice of
How to stop a dog destroying your lawn

How to stop a dog destroying your lawn

Ben Randall fields a question about how to stop a pooch with a penchant for digging holes in its owner’s
St James’s Palace: An exclusive look inside the British monarchy’s oldest, quirkiest and most mysterious palace

St James’s Palace: An exclusive look inside the British monarchy’s

Created as a secure residence for Henry VIII’s heir, St James’s Palace has become the modern home of the Court.
A just-right Scottish castle that blends, quirkiness, grandeur and a cosy family-home feel

A just-right Scottish castle that blends, quirkiness, grandeur and a

Sat dramatically at the foot of Dumyat in the Ochil Hills, Blairlogie Castle full of drama and history, yet remains
When did Stir-up Sunday first begin?

When did Stir-up Sunday first begin?

On the last weekend before Advent, families gather to make Christmas pudding on the day we know as Stir-up Sunday.
Tangier’s greatest secret: Exploring the city’s hidden gardens

Tangier’s greatest secret: Exploring the city’s hidden gardens

Exotic, bohemian and cosmopolitan Tangier has long drawn travellers to explore its narrow streets but the greatest secret of this