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Long before kleptomania, nymphomania, Lisztomania and egomania, there was EgyptomaniaThe enduring appeal of Ancient Egypt is one of our longest-running obsessions, and a new jewellery collection from Van Cleef & Arpels shows that we're not bored of it yet.
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Is it worth queueing around the street for a pocket watch? The answer, of course, is yesAmie Elizabeth White and Rosie Paterson reveal the very new trend for a very old accessory.
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This landmark Hamptons home, in the most expensive post code in New York, is older than the Declaration of Independence35, Sagg Road is a hard-to-come-by historic home in one of the Hamptons' most desirable villages. Rosie Paterson takes a look inside.
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How six of Britain's most important palaces inspired a new collection of striking jewelleryWhen it comes to designing jewellery, Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London might not seem like natural sources of inspiration, but it made complete sense to Boodles.
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This Hampshire home was designed by the same architect who worked for the dukes of Marlborough, Bedford and St Albans — and it's surrounded by Gertrude Jekyll gardensHawkley Hurst was designed by the eminent Victorian architect Samuel Sanders Teulon. More recently, it's been divided into apartments — one of which is for sale.
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Famous faces and moments you might've missed at the Chelsea Flower Show so farWe're halfway through the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, so it's probably as good a time as any for a recap.
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Country Life at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Highlights from day two of the nation's favourite flower showCountry Life reported live from the second day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London — here are the highlights of everything that happened at the world's most famous horticultural event.
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Chelsea Flower Show 2026: The entirely unofficial awards, according to Country LifeThe coveted Gold Medals are the preserve of the RHS's elite band of judges — but our team in SW3 had a different take on the best of RHS Chelsea 2026. Here are our highlights, our lowlights, and the things that made us smile.
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Country Life at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show: The highlights of the opening day at SW3Country Life is reporting live from RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. Join us for all the goings on at the world's most famous horticultural event.
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Holidays good for your mental health, say scientists, in surprise to absolutely no-oneWhen it comes to your wellbeing, looking forward to a holiday is as important as actually going on one.
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Bertie Gregory: 'You know the cliché line people say “never meet your hero”? Those people haven’t met David Attenborough’Wildlife cameraman Bertie Gregory has travelled all over the world in pursuit of the perfect shot. He talks to Rosie Paterson about a few of his favourite moments.
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Where to eat, where to drink and where to shop in Chelsea, according to the Country Life teamThere's more to Chelsea than just the Flower Show so we've rounded up some of the best places to eat, stay and shop.
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Hôtel Byblos review: The headline-making Saint-Tropez hotel that was built to impress Brigitte BardotMore than a half century after Brigitte Bardot visited the hotel built as a sort of love letter to her, Rosie Paterson checks in to find out what makes it tick.
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Where to find the Easter eggs hidden inside this week's issue of Country LifeOur Art Team have taken great pleasure in hiding 12 illustrated Easter eggs among the pages of this week's issue.
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'We are here to champion British farmers who produce wonderful milk, meat, vegetables and eggs': The Country Life team's favourite farm shopsMore and more of us are choosing to buy produce directly from farms.
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Eliamos review: A five-star retreat on the island made famous by Captain Corelli’s MandolinA new hotel-cum-villa concept on the Greek island of Kefalonia is the perfect place to base yourself for some rest and relaxation.
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Under the arches of the Grand Palais, Hermès proves it's the master of leatherPhotographs by Christope Taniere; videos by Louis Sheridan.
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Fouquet’s New York review: Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live inside a macaroon?Country Life's Travel Editor visits the French hotel making waves in the Big Apple.
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Colour photographs of Gertrude Jekyll’s garden, rediscovered in the Country Life Archive, offer a rare glimpse of what it looked like at the peak of her fameIn 1997, Country Life published a set of chromatic photographs of Gertrude Jekyll’s Munstead Wood garden that had lain undisturbed in our archive for nearly a century. We have reproduced the pictures, corresponding feature and captions here.
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Country Life LIVE at Crufts: Meet the small and hardy English dog that's just been crowned the best terrierCountry Life is reporting live from Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham. Join us for all the tales — and tails — from the world's most famous dog show.
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In the battle of travel tour operator versus AI, who will win?Country Life's Travel Editor talks to two premium tour operators to find out how they're faring in the battle against AI.
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The winter Olympians of the natural worldMeet the penguins that like to luge and their animals friends that could give any Olympic athlete a run for their money.
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The only thing better than a stately home is a stately home in wooden miniatureMeet George Barham — the gifted woodcarver who can turn your family pile into a wooden masterpiece.
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A 350-year-old estate in Barbados that’s hosted royals and Helen Mirren, furnished with 400 potted plantsOh, and it comes with 400 pot plants.
