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The teeny tiny car that you absolutely don’t need, but will absolutely want this summer — and it has an inbuilt shower
The Fiat Topolino has been reimagined by French swimwear brand Vilebrequin just in time for the summer holidays.
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Tim Burton is selling the house he shared with Helena Bonham-Carter, a sublime home on the Thames that comes with three private islands
Mill House in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, might just be the perfect English country home.
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From the archive: 'This retina-awakening advert for British Nylon Spinners Limited sums up the swinging 1960s perfectly'
Every Monday, Melanie Bryan, delves into the hidden depths of Country Life's extraordinary archive to bring you a long-forgotten story, photograph or advert.
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‘There is probably no sport in the world which is so misunderstood’: 75 years of Formula 1 according to the Country Life archive
On the 75th anniversary of the first ever Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix, held at Silverstone Circuit, Rosie Paterson delves into the Country Life archives to look at how the magazine once spoke about motorsport.
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts beyond SW19
Wimbledon is finally upon us, but beautiful tennis courts aren't just restricted to SW19. From Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym.
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Henry Holland's consuming passions: 'I started my career as the fashion editor of Smash Hits magazine and I am still a pop tart at heart!'
Henry Holland, fashion designer and ceramicist, reveals who he'd like to play him in a film and why he's impressed with model Karlie Kloss.
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How to make The Connaught Bar's legendary martini — and a few others
It's the weekend which means it's time to kick back and make yourself an ice cold martini — courtesy of The Connaught Bar.
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The Manner review: This New York hotel is bringing the 1970s back to SoHo, one colour at a time
The Manner, on one of SoHo's quieter, tree-lined streets, is proof that great hotel design can make or break a holiday.
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The imperfect science of the perfect martini and where you can get one in London
Dirty, dry, with fries, gin or vodka. There's a lot to think about for such a simple cocktail.
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Quirky ceramics, Carey Mulligan and Greece: Lucy Williams's consuming passions
The content creator, and brand ambassador and consultant reveals why she loves stories about 'normal' people and the podcast she listens to on repeat.
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Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Take a peek behind-the-scenes of the Country Life stand
Discover how interior designer Isabella Worsley and landscape designer Hugo Elwes brought the Country Life Chelsea Flower Show stand to life.
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‘If you’re second, you’re the first loser’: F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling on winning, filming with Netflix and what it will take for a woman to race in Formula 1
Last year, Abbi Pulling was the undisputed champion of F1 Academy’s second season. Now, she’s the star of a new Drive To Survive-style Netflix series.
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Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Welcome to Country Life's 'Outdoor Drawing Room'
The 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens today and with it Country Life's first stand in a quarter of a century.
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Luke Edward Hall’s consuming passions: ‘I like listening to ambient electronic music, particularly dungeon synth’
The artist, designer and author reveals why Cecil Beaton is his aesthetic hero and his plans for a new Cornish home (theme: ‘pirate baroque’).
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The ‘utterly unique’ skincare brand that’s used in the ‘world’s best hotel’ spa
The Seed to Skin brand was the byproduct of one woman’s length fertility journey — it’s so good that today it’s used in a hotel voted the ‘world’s best’.
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Urban beekeeping — from the illegal rooftop hives in New York City to Chelsea Flower Show
The Tuesday of Chelsea (May 20) is World Bee Day; to celebrate The London Honey Company is sponsoring the Show's Bees of Development Balcony Garden.
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The last ‘private’ photograph of F1 driver Ayrton Senna taken before his death goes on display in London
In a new exhibition of Jon Nicholson’s work at Connolly, Mayfair, photographs of Earth’s most glamorous — and sometimes tragic — motorsport series are displayed alongside ones of ‘quintessentially British’ banger racing.
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‘Greece — it’s eternal and makes me feel ancient and youthful at the same time’: Isabel Ettedgui’s Consuming Passions
The owner of Connolly reveals what she would take to a desert island and why she once waited four years to get a supper reservation.
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'That’s the real recipe for creating emotion': Birley Bakery's Vincent Zanardi's consuming passions
Vincent Zanardi reveals the present from his grandfather that he'd never sell and his most memorable meal.
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The Business Class product that spawned a generation of knock-offs: What it’s like to fly in Qatar Airways’ Qsuite cabin
Qatar Airways’ Qsuite cabin has been setting the standard for Business Class travel since it was introduced in 2017.
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Human teeth, Scottish cities and a visit from Caesar: Country Life Quiz of the Day, April 17, 2025
Thursday's quiz tests your knowledge on a certain Prime Minister's last words, obscure artistic movements and royal weddings.
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John Sutcliffe — The man, the myth and the paint-naming legend behind Dead Salmon and Elephant's Breath
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The Great Gatsby, pugs and the Mitford sisters: Country Life Quiz of the Day, April 16, 2025
Wednesday's quiz tests your knowledge on literature, National Parks and weird body parts.
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Everything you need to know about one of sport's most gruelling rivalries
This year's Boat Race is expected to play out to a global audience of 100million.
