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‘Inside-out living’ at this modern take on the Arts-and-Crafts house, with exotic curves, glass walls and spectacular country setting

‘Inside-out living’ at this modern take on the Arts-and-Crafts house,

Striking interiors meet delightful grounds and magnificent country views at Checkendon Hill House, near Streatley-on-Thames, in Berkshire. We’re always on
The six spectacular gardens battling out for Britain’s ‘Garden of the Year’

The six spectacular gardens battling out for Britain’s ‘Garden of

Six beautiful gardens from around the country are battling it out to be crowned the Historic Houses (HH) Garden of
‘One of the finest houses in Herefordshire’ is up for sale, with breathtaking views across the countryside

‘One of the finest houses in Herefordshire’ is up for

This sympathetically-restored six-bedroom property boasts a unique orangery with a first-floor seating area to enjoy the panorama. If you’re after
Colin Heber-Percy: ‘You literally can’t get it right. Not completely. And yet, so often, we think we can; we think we should’

Colin Heber-Percy: ‘You literally can’t get it right. Not completely.

Although often overlooked, the Easter message is as much about making mistakes as it is about Resurrection. However, getting it
A former pub transformed into a glorious home that has everything you could want for a life in the country

A former pub transformed into a glorious home that has

Set within a walled garden of 2.5 acres with paddocks, a swimming pool, stables and fine 15th century architecture, Wall
My Favourite Painting: Viscount William Astor

My Favourite Painting: Viscount William Astor

William Astor chooses a painting from an artist with whom he was lucky enough to have a personal connection: Sir
Anna Pavord: ‘I never quite remember how glorious it is going to be, that first day in spring’

Anna Pavord: ‘I never quite remember how glorious it is

The gardener and writer Anna Pavrod on the joy of rediscovery that is spring. I never quite remember how glorious
‘How do I get my dog to stop chewing the furniture?’ Award-winning trainer Ben Randall has the answer

‘How do I get my dog to stop chewing the

If you’ve got a young dog who can’t stop chewing anything and everything in sight, Ben Randall has the solution.
Inside Windsor Castle, by kind permission of the Sovereign

Inside Windsor Castle, by kind permission of the Sovereign

As the new reign begins, John Martin Robinson takes an exclusive look at Windsor Castle, Berkshire — an official residence of
Curious Questions: Who opened the first ever department store?

Curious Questions: Who opened the first ever department store?

Forget the mid-19th century institutions of Harrods, Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s — the oldest department store in the world was founded in
Borde Hill Gardens, and the glory of its incomparable magnolias

Borde Hill Gardens, and the glory of its incomparable magnolias

As the fifth generation takes on the care of the historic Borde Hill Garden in West Sussex, Charles Quest-Ritson rejoices
The Country Life guide to South Devon: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

The Country Life guide to South Devon: Where to go,

Mile-upon-mile of coastline, England’s largest fish market and idyllic scenery make South Devon a fantastic staycation destination. Here’s our guide