A ten-bedroom full of character, set in one of the
Exquisite windows, graceful design, period features and delightful grounds make Keyford House in Somerset a real find. Penny Churchill takes
Jonathan Self: How do mosquitoes know when it’s Easter?
The arrival of warmer weather heralds many joys — but also one very specific pain, as Jonathan Self grumbles. Easter in
A castle dating back to William the Conqueror comes to
A thousand years of history come together at Otterburn Castle, a spectacular Northumberland castle that has come to the market.
My favourite painting: Mark Tufnell
The CLA president chooses a magical landscape. Mark Tufnell on his choice of The Avenue at Middelharnis by Meindert Hobbema
Five utterly outstanding homes for sale, from Cornish beach houses
This week’s pick of the best houses to come to market via Country Life is magnificent. Oxfordshire — £9.5m The
Blackcurrants: Easy to grow, endlessly versatile, and why home-grown is
Mark Diacono makes a case for blackcurrants being one of the best — and simplest — fruits to grow in
A training tip that could literally save your dog’s life:
Many owners find it hard to get their dog to stop eating once they’ve started tucking in — and while it’s
A faux-medieval castle that’s ‘only’ 300 years old, with wine
A quite dizzying mix of old and new come together in unforgettable style at Stowe Castle, which sits adjacent to
Curious Questions: Why do Polo mints have a hole in
Polos are famous as the mints with the hole — and have been since they were launched 75 years ago.
An exquisite prawn pasta dish to make the most of
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson is as excited as the rest of us by the first asparagus of the