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The unlisted 'Elizabethan' manor with a Union Jack rose garden — where Shakespeare might have got married countrylife.co.uk/property/a…

The unlisted 'Elizabethan' manor with a Union Jack rose garden — where Shakespeare might have got...

Upper Billesley House is a fascinating building in a much-storied part of England; Penny Churchill takes a look.

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'Ghosts' star Jim Howick on YouTube rabbit holes and the importance of writing with friends countrylife.co.uk/culture/pe…

'Ghosts' star Jim Howick on YouTube rabbit holes and the importance of writing with friends

Lotte Brundle meets the actor and writer behind the hit BBC sitcom ‘Ghosts’.

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The life and times of the artist behind one of the most reproduced works of art countrylife.co.uk/culture/ar…

The life and times of the artist behind one of the most reproduced works of art

Katsushika Hokusai thought that nothing he had painted before the age of 70 was worthy of attention and, if only he could live to 110, his every stroke would become alive.

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The former hedonistic hideaway of an Italian duchess is 'something close to hotel nirvana' countrylife.co.uk/travel/pla…

The former hedonistic hideaway of an Italian duchess is 'something close to hotel nirvana'

The former Riviera Maya retreat of an Italian duchess now offers guests 50 acres of serenity and seclusion as Hotel Esencia, discovers Sam Carlisle.

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'Ornamental, colourful and filled with good ideas': A glowing autumnal garden in Yorkshire countrylife.co.uk/gardens-in…

'Ornamental, colourful and filled with good ideas': A glowing autumnal garden in Yorkshire

The garden at Littlethorpe Manor near Ripon, North Yorkshire, is a consummate achievement. Charles Quest-Ritson paid a visit; photography by Clive Nichols.

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Willy Wonka would approve of this chocolate-themed Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 23, 2026 countrylife.co.uk/quiz/willy…

Willy Wonka would approve of this chocolate-themed Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 23, 2026

Test your chocolate bar knowledge in today's quiz.

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Express yourself in a rare New York condo that was once the home and studio of Picasso’s rival countrylife.co.uk/property/o…

Express yourself in a rare New York condo that was once the home and studio of Picasso’s rival

Pack up your paintbrushes and move to The Artist’s Enclave, a rare condo in New York City — once the home and studio of Jackson Pollock.

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From Aztecs to artists, one of nature's most remarkable flowers is the gift that keeps on giving countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/…

From Aztecs to artists, one of nature's most remarkable flowers is the gift that keeps on giving

Dahlias' dramatic blooms and unique genetic makeup has inspired gardeners, painters, jewellery makers and more since the Aztec Empire.

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The veal thing: Tom Parker Bowles on why a true schnitzel should be the size of your plate countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/…

The veal thing: Tom Parker Bowles on why a true schnitzel should be the size of your plate

Crumbs, there’s no need to fly by the seat of your pants to produce the perfect schnitzel.

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'Buildings are living, breathing things — we have to make them fit for people and the planet': Passivhaus ideas are transforming the ancient city of Oxford countrylife.co.uk/property/b…

'Buildings are living, breathing things — we have to make them fit for people and the planet':...

A low-carbon student-housing development by Oxford’s oldest academic society offers lessons in how historic buildings can be made sustainable. Russell Higham reports.

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An 'English Napa Valley' up for sale just outside Bath, with farmhouse, helipad and a lovely line in Chardonnay countrylife.co.uk/property/s…

An 'English Napa Valley' up for sale just outside Bath, with farmhouse, helipad and a lovely line...

A wonderful country house with its own vineyard is on the market near Bath. Penny Churchill takes a look.

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One thousand years of kings and queens in 10 questions: It's a right royal Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 22, 2026 countrylife.co.uk/quiz/1-000…

One thousand years of kings and queens in 10 questions: It's a right royal Country Life Quiz of the...

As Country Life gears up for the guest edit of a future king, we take a look at those who've filled the role in the past millennium.

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Marxist, maker and maverick: The curious contradictions of Britain's best textile designer countrylife.co.uk/gardens-in…

Marxist, maker and maverick: The curious contradictions of Britain's best textile designer

William Morris ‘looked backward in time to reimagine a new future’, but both the challenges he encountered and the decorating style he championed remain relevant today.

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'Gardeners don't get discouraged. If we lose a plant, we look for an even better one to replace it. It's the triumph of hope over experience' countrylife.co.uk/gardens-in…

'Gardeners don't get discouraged. If we lose a plant, we look for an even better one to replace it....

The grass might have browned and died, but roses had 'the best season that I can remember', says Charles Quest-Riston — and like all gardeners, he gets knocked down, but he gets up again.

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A home in 'the Knightsbridge of the North' where 400 years of history meet spectacular his-and-hers bathtubs countrylife.co.uk/property/a…

A home in 'the Knightsbridge of the North' where 400 years of history meet spectacular his-and-hers...

Normans Hall in Prestbury is a grand old 17th century home that's had a no-holds-barred 21st century makeover.

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Historic haul of Lord Nelson's letters will head to auction countrylife.co.uk/culture/ar…

Historic haul of Lord Nelson's letters will head to auction

Letters from Emma Hamilton and correspondence from St Vincent, the Nile and Trafalgar are among the sale.

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Chill out and celebrate the sloth with the Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 21, 2026 countrylife.co.uk/quiz/chill…

Chill out and celebrate the sloth with the Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 21, 2026

It's the most important day of the year: International Sloth Day. Time to test your knowledge of our slovenly tree-top friends.

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Grade I-listed, 48 bedrooms, grounds by Capability Brown: 'The Versailles of Leicestershire' is up for sale countrylife.co.uk/property/a…

Grade I-listed, 48 bedrooms, grounds by Capability Brown: 'The Versailles of Leicestershire' is up...

Stapleford Park in Leicestershire, which was in the same family for 500 years, is seeking another new owner.

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I went to John Lewis and I bought a sofa and a holiday: The return of the real-life travel agent countrylife.co.uk/travel/i-w…

I went to John Lewis and I bought a sofa and a holiday: The return of the real-life travel agent

Rosie Paterson reveals everything you need to know before booking your winter sun holiday.

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The ship that never sailed at Chavenage, the house made famous by 'Poldark' and 'Rivals' countrylife.co.uk/gardens-in…

The ship that never sailed at Chavenage, the house made famous by 'Poldark' and 'Rivals'

James Lowsley-Williams of Chavenage House tells the tale of a hand-made ship that is a symbol of an unlikely friendship dating back to the Second World War.

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