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A former lifeboat station in an incredible spot, with four bedrooms, six acres and red squirrels dancing on the decking

A former lifeboat station in an incredible spot, with four

The Old Lifeboat Station is a sublime conversion on the Scottish coast near Auchencairn. Is broadband a luxury? Or is
Curious Questions: Why do we eat hot cross buns at Easter?

Curious Questions: Why do we eat hot cross buns at

Annunciata Elwes traces the curious history of the hot cross bun in Britain. ‘This is the season at which all
From smashed glass to smashing teas: The restoration of a 300-year-old glass-roofed teahouse full of historic camellias

From smashed glass to smashing teas: The restoration of a

The Georgian teahouse at Wentworth Woodhouse has undergone a multi-million pound restoration which has saved the centuries-old camellias which grow
A Nordic-style home with solar panels that sits on the edge of one of Somerset’s best villages

A Nordic-style home with solar panels that sits on the

Higher Kingswood near Stogumber is a dream of functionality and form, bathed in natural light. Growing up in a half-German
A dairy farmer’s view of Jaipur, the city where traffic stops for sacred cows

A dairy farmer’s view of Jaipur, the city where traffic

Jamie Blackett files his final Farming Life column from the pink city in India, and reflects on how different cultures
The RHS: 220 years of horticultural genius

The RHS: 220 years of horticultural genius

The RHS is best-known for its shows and gardens but it’s the work behind the scenes which has made the
‘Milk, butter, eggs and honey provide a healthy variety with which industrially processed, plant-based food can’t compete’

‘Milk, butter, eggs and honey provide a healthy variety with

Country Life’s columnist Agromenes believes the tide of public opinion is turning against vegetarian and vegan alternative foods. The past
Who was the original Jack Russell who gave his name to one of Britain’s favourite dog breeds?

Who was the original Jack Russell who gave his name

Kate Green takes a look at the the legacy of Revd John Russell, the man who gave his name to
The architect whose grand designs bring inspiration and beauty to the British countryside

The architect whose grand designs bring inspiration and beauty to

Richard Hawkes joins James Fisher to talk about architecture, the British landscape, and what it’s like to see your own
Soaking it up: Five brilliant bathubs

Soaking it up: Five brilliant bathubs

Make a bath an event, with these extraordinary bathrooms and bathtubs selected by Amelia Thorpe. Luxury touch The Connery freestanding
Period charm, vast gardens and huge games room as one of the grandest houses in Cambridge comes up for sale

Period charm, vast gardens and huge games room as one

This light, airy and beautiful home has Cambridge on its doorstep. I think I’m safe in saying that the word
Paper houses: The Somerset artists turning books into model country homes

Paper houses: The Somerset artists turning books into model country

Each of us has treasured memories of our home, past or present. Catriona Gray meets artist Ele Grafton, who captures