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Inside Rory Young’s remarkable home, the ‘nursery of inventions’ in the Cotswolds

Inside Rory Young’s remarkable home, the ‘nursery of inventions’ in

Number 7 Park Street, in the Gloucestershire town of Cirencester, is a Cotswold townhouse which echoes the remarkable career of
Stables, pool and party barn at this gorgeous house plus 172 acres in ‘one of the most sought-after locations in the Cotswolds’

Stables, pool and party barn at this gorgeous house plus

Penny Churchill takes a look at the beautiful, and perfectly-situated Saddlewood Manor in South Gloucestershire. An equestrian background is a
Curious Questions: Are rainbows actually circular?

Curious Questions: Are rainbows actually circular?

Martin Fone delves into the science — and art — of the rainbow. A rainbow never fails to enchant, a transient moment
15 of the most incredible pictures from the 2023 British Wildlife Photography Awards

15 of the most incredible pictures from the 2023 British

Nature’s fierce beauty emerges forcefully from the 2023 British Wildlife Photography Awards. Our Picture Editor Lucy Ford has the pick
Four ways to give your bedroom the luxury hotel treatment

Four ways to give your bedroom the luxury hotel treatment

Giles Kime explains how hotels can teach us to be ahead of inspirational design trends and how we can make
Country Life’s 100-page Coronation souvenir issue: What’s inside and how to order a copy

Country Life’s 100-page Coronation souvenir issue: What’s inside and how

Our 100-page special edition of Country Life is in the shops now. The Country Life team worked tirelessly over the
The day Elton John invaded the Cotswolds

The day Elton John invaded the Cotswolds

As Elton John’s Rocket Records celebrates its 50th anniversary, former NME editor Steve Sutherland remembers the very boozy launch party,
Redefining the luxury kitchen: Reader event with Martin Moore and Henry Prideaux

Redefining the luxury kitchen: Reader event with Martin Moore and

On June 13, Country Life will offer readers an exclusive opportunity to explore an exciting collaboration between Martin Moore, a
What to do, places to stay, where to eat

What to do, places to stay, where to eat

Straddling five counties, the Cotswolds is arguably England’s most famous region outside of London. Here’s our guide to what to
The 15-mile route through Sheffield that’s as invigorating as any walk in the country

The 15-mile route through Sheffield that’s as invigorating as any

The 15-mile Sheffield Round is where city meets countryside to gorgeous effect, says Fiona Reynolds. It’s the leaves that are
How to make crusted salmon with watercress and wasabi

How to make crusted salmon with watercress and wasabi

Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson shares a beautiful way to cook salmon that makes the most of the new
Alexander Pope’s grotto and secret tunnel to re-open

Alexander Pope’s grotto and secret tunnel to re-open

The most extraordinary feature of the great poet Alexander Pope’s Twickenham home has been restored, and you’ll be able to