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The Country Life guide to Kent: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

The Country Life guide to Kent: Where to go, what

From its rich history and rugged coastline to fast-evolving cultural and culinary scenes, here’s our guide to what to do,
What house buyers want above all? A wreck that needs fixing up, according to new study

What house buyers want above all? A wreck that needs

Forget all the work you’ve done priming your home for sale: the latest research suggests that what buyers really want
The idyllic Costwolds home of the thriller writer Felix Francis is up for sale

The idyllic Costwolds home of the thriller writer Felix Francis

The dreamily beautiful Manor House in Hornton has been home to Felix Francis, the best-selling writer and son of Dick
Coco Chanel’s enduring love affair with the English countryside

Coco Chanel’s enduring love affair with the English countryside

An affair with the 2nd Duke of Westminster introduced Coco Chanel to fly-fishing, Winston Churchill and the tweed clothing that
Fancy a property with a difference? 7,000 acres of peat bog have come up for sale in Caithness

Fancy a property with a difference? 7,000 acres of peat

The £7 million Glutt Estate in Caithness is seeking a new owner to take on this incredibly important stretch of
One of Britain’s most famous trees has been cut down as vandals target Sycamore Gap at Hadrian’s Wall

One of Britain’s most famous trees has been cut down

The famous lone tree which stands at Sycamore Gap, along Hadrian’s Wall, has been felled, apparently by vandals. Reports spread
Netgear Orbi 960: The need for speed

Netgear Orbi 960: The need for speed

Good WiFi at home isn’t a luxury any more: it’s a necessity. And if you’re struggling to get the speed
Growing sunshine: A guide to growing sunflowers (and what to do if you don’t have time!)

Growing sunshine: A guide to growing sunflowers (and what to

Sunflowers are a sure bet to brighten your day and your garden! They are surprisingly easy to grow and now
A 270-acre Scottish island for sale at the same price as a three-bedroom house in suburbia

A 270-acre Scottish island for sale at the same price

From sheltered sailing waters and abundant wildlife, to historical ruins and traditional stone farm buildings ripe for development, Torsa has
Jason Goodwin: A somewhat comprehensive agenda for fixing Britain, from turning off the internet to compulsory Natural Service for 18-year-olds

Jason Goodwin: A somewhat comprehensive agenda for fixing Britain, from

‘I know they will thank me in the end,’ says our columnist, with tongue in cheek — though who knows how
The ultimate in splendid isolation? A gorgeous Scottish country house with woodland gardens running down to the loch

The ultimate in splendid isolation? A gorgeous Scottish country house

Located at the head of Loch Creran, Druimavuic House has been fully renovated to provide an elegant family home with
My favourite painting: Giles Coren

My favourite painting: Giles Coren

Giles Coren picks ‘an oil sketch gone wrong’ by his school friend Jonathan Yeo. Giles Coren on ‘Westminster School’ by