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A glorious Grade-I listed country house for sale that Nelson and his mistress once used as their lovenest

A glorious Grade-I listed country house for sale that Nelson

A beautiful home and fascinating history are part of the package at Rudhall Manor, the home which Lord Nelson and
Curious Questions: When does summer actually start?

Curious Questions: When does summer actually start?

You’d think it would be simple. It’s anything but, as Martin Fone discovers. Do you remember those far-off days when
Hazel dormice being introduced into a slice of Britain’s ancient woodland: ‘We hope this is the first of many’

Hazel dormice being introduced into a slice of Britain’s ancient

Efforts to save Britain’s hazel dormice are working — and now they’re being reintroduced to the wild in Derbyshire. Hazel dormice
Munstead Wood, the house built by Lutyens for Jekyll, has been saved for the nation

Munstead Wood, the house built by Lutyens for Jekyll, has

Country Life’s cultural commentator Athena on the salvation of Munstead Wood, the house built by Edwin Lutyens for Gertrude Jekyll.
A love-at-first-sight Georgian mansion for sale, set in 70 acres of parkland created by Humphry Repton

A love-at-first-sight Georgian mansion for sale, set in 70 acres

Penny Churchill looks at Rivenhall Place in Essex, the sort of place you can’t help falling for. Tucked away in
Keeping cool – Country Life

Keeping cool – Country Life

One aspect of home design not usually considered in the UK is efficient air conditioning, but with our summers getting
Top 5 tips to cultivate better mental health

Top 5 tips to cultivate better mental health

Farmer mental health has been in the spotlight. And deservedly so, after a survey revealed a staggering one in three
Peacocks: Everything you need to know about ‘the limousine of the avian kingdom’

Peacocks: Everything you need to know about ‘the limousine of

Graceful peafowl have never been shy about coming forward, although most of us admire the males’ flamboyant tail feathers —
A castle in miniature in Herefordshire that comes with parkland, pool and its own on-site cinema

A castle in miniature in Herefordshire that comes with parkland,

The exotically castellated Pudleston Court is a beautifully-restored home in a gloriously rural setting. Penny Churchill and Toby Keel take
My favourite painting: Joanne Ooi

My favourite painting: Joanne Ooi

EA Festival founder Joanne Ooi picks a bold image that’s a mix of acrylic, ink and oil paint on canvas.
17 outstanding homes for sale, as seen in Country Life

17 outstanding homes for sale, as seen in Country Life

From £500k to £5 million, we take a look at some of the finest homes to hit the market via
Sweet cicely: A delightful plant with a scent that’s ‘a gorgeous coming together of fennel, liquorice and star anise’

Sweet cicely: A delightful plant with a scent that’s ‘a

Mark Diacono on how — and why — to grow sweet cicely. I first grew sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) thanks to my