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The director of Chiswick House chooses a dramatic 17th century portrait. Xanthe Arvanitakis on The Ambassador of Morocco by Jan
A country estate complete with dairy farm, and room for
Located in the heart of the Eden Valley, Lowthian Gill Farm offers top-tier dairy farming with a truly beautiful farmhouse
The best flowers named after monarchs, from the Queen’s latest
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How to stop a dog getting jealous when you’re playing
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The Royal Yacht Britannia: How The Queen created a floating
The Queen is the best-travelled monarch in British history. John Goodall looks at the story of the Royal Yacht Britannia,
An impeccably restored Elizabethan Manor House where 15th century charm
Not far from Taunton, surrounded by rugged countryside, stands Langford Manor: An outstanding historic home which has been renovated to
Why do we say that cats have nine lives?
Martin Fone set off to investigate the origins of the saying that cats have nine lives. In the process he
The Halfway Bridge Inn review: A dog-friendly South Downs oasis
If you’re looking for a spot to lay your head in West Sussex, The Halfway Bridge Inn seems a tempting
Folly Farm gardens, Berkshire: A masterclass in maintaing an historic
After decades of thoughtful restoration, the gardens at Folly Farm in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, blend historic and contemporary planting, finds Tiffany
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Theres nothing wrong at all with a standard London dry gin and tonic in summer — in fact, there’s an awful