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October 2018 Archive

97 articles

31 October
Bicester Village: A delicate mixture of luxury shopping, teeming crowds and stunning British countryside
The most haunted houses that you can visit in England and Wales
Country Life October 31 2018
30 October
A city guide to Reykjavik: Whale watching, sightseeing, Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon
A stunning country kitchen, which draws inspiration from the late Victorian kitchen at Lanhydrock, Cornwall
A perfect little Cotswold manor for sale, just down the road from ‘England’s prettiest village’
Jason Goodwin: 'The legal and democratic system that flourishes across a third of the world was hammered together on these shores'
29 October
An immaculate Georgian rectory just outside Salisbury with tennis court, walled garden and easy access to London
My favourite painting: Adam Zamoyski
28 October
18 gorgeous country homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
The best apples you've never heard of: From Winter Banana to Pommerscher Krummstiel
Six of the best city festivals around the world – and six amazing homes where residents are at the heart of the action
The gravedigger: Digging graves by hand, putting aside emotions and his hopes for his own final resting place
27 October
Stunning, multi-award winning classical villa with the best address in Cheltenham
Amanyangyun, Shanghai: Enjoying history in luxury
26 October
Celebrating 100 years since Cecil Chubb donated Stonehenge to the nation
The utterly inessential shopping list: Spooky shoes, the art of the tarte and a royally good sweatshirt
A Grade II-listed former rectory, once owned by Britain’s leading postwar racing car designer
In Focus: The story behind Snoopy and Schulz's beloved 'Peanuts' cartoon strip
25 October
Sporting Life: Marcus Armytage previews the National Hunt season
Extravagant, nine bedroom family home, just a stone's throw from central London
The secret spots of the Algarve: A haven for golf lovers and sun seekers alike
24 October
Ellenborough Park: A luxury getaway for any country sporting enthusiast
Escape from the city: The Cotswolds v the Hamptons
Country Life 24 October 2018
23 October
Gidleigh Park review: Country house hotel perfection in Devon
Online v high-street agents: Do the risks outweigh the value?
Jason Goodwin: 'Twice I’ve given chase to a fox with a bird in its jaws in broad daylight and won the bird back'
22 October
The dovecote which became a delightful country home
A glorious Berkshire house with gardens by Arne Maynard, within easy reach of London and Oxford
My favourite painting: Lulu Lytle
21 October
Four staggering homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
A foodie tour of Emilia Romagna, where Parma ham and proper Parmesan are washed down with Lambrusco
11 breathtaking photographs from the 2018 Landscape Photographer of the Year competition
The Dorset button-maker: Easy to learn, cheap to source and fun to create
20 October
One of our most ancient country houses, tragically gutted by fire, is in need of saving and fast
Curious Questions: Why is the Green Room called the Green Room?
Hinton Ampner: The great Hampshire house shaped by fire, fashion and Country Life
19 October
The utterly inessential shopping list: Serenity for the stressed in the city, terrific tweed and a loafer to take you full speed ahead
The rise of the ‘super cottage’: Underfloor heating, dining table for 12 and claw-foot baths in the bedroom
In Focus: The stunning collection of philanthropist Samuel Courtald, including Cézanne's most groundbreaking works
18 October
How to make butternut squash gnocchi with scallops and mascarpone
A beautiful country house on the banks of the River Stour whose history has been forged in fire
17 October
Five brilliant young artists to look out for at the Affordable Art Fair
Eight exceptional properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
Prince Charles to guest edit Country Life in November, with Duchess of Cornwall to be one of the writers
Country Life 17 October 2018
16 October
Bahama House, Harbour Island: A 19th century paradise perfect for a 21st century escape
An exquisite neo-Classical country house executed in perfect symmetry
Jason Goodwin: The secret of Mona Lisa's smile? It's that smell coming from the kitchen
15 October
Three decades on from A Year in Provence, is Peter Mayle's portrayal still a reality?
HRH Prince Harry and Meghan are expecting a baby
My Favourite Painting: Chris Smith
14 October
16 truly magnificent homes around the world from under £750,000, as seen in Country Life
Alan Titchmarsh: Cyclamen, October colour and Nature's most extraordinary colour clash
The man they call 'the paint detective' shares his 10 tips for choosing the right colours for your house
The stone conservationist: 'You can’t beat good old-fashioned hand tools that differ little today from those used centuries ago'
13 October
Four stupendous homes for sale in Notting Hill, with cinemas, gardens… and eight-figure price tags
Curious Questions: How did Notting Hill go from a rural hamlet to slum to London’s priciest suburb?
Scampston Hall: The early work of a master garden designer, still shining bright after two decades
12 October
22 of the most charming, funniest and hopelessly romantic pictures from the royal wedding of HRH Princess Eugenie
A spectacular Cornish home with floor-to-ceiling windows and its own private beach
In Focus: The 'jobbing artist' who pioneered new technology and defined countryside painting as we know it
11 October
Sporting life: Hickory golf on the South Downs, complete with plus fours and bow-ties
A stunning Art Deco apartment in the heart of Monaco with views of the harbour and F1 circuit
A tour of Wormsley in association with Charles Stanley
Recipe: Red-mullet crudo with aniseed vinaigrette
10 October
Chalet Saunton review: A dog-friendly Devonian retreat
A magnificent Lake District mansion designed by the man who built the National Portrait Gallery
Country Life 10 October 2018
9 October
Four Seasons Hotel, Mont d’Arbois: Horse-drawn sleighs, panoramic views and Michelin star dining
Jason Goodwin: 'At my finishing school, students might learn how to wash up and wire a plug
8 October
Four breathtaking pictures of North York Moors National Park, taken by our readers
A country estate on the shores of Lake Windermere, complete with its own boathouse
My Favourite Painting: Kate Mosse
7 October
Nine picture-perfect country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius: A paradise on the water
The infinite wonders of the North York Moors National Park
The hill shepherd: ‘I’m not sure where the shepherds of the future will come from’
6 October
Seven of the best places to live in the North of England – and seven wonderful houses from under £500,000
Curious Questions: How do you make perfect – absolutely perfect – scrambled eggs?
Lowther Castle: The incredible transformation of the ruins of one of Britain's greatest Regency castle
Recipe: Dulce-de-leche tart with pear, almonds and ice cream
5 October
The utterly inessential shopping list: A gold Ferrari, your very own private island and a stunning timepiece to watch
A 16th-century 'bastle' which evolved into a stunning country retreat, high in the North Pennines
In Focus: The unforgettable art of the British WW1 soldier who might have been the Kaiser's son
4 October
How to design a truly sociable kitchen: ‘It’s hard to believe that there was a time when a kitchen was simply a room for cooking and washing-up’
A stunning Georgian farmhouse, perfect for both sailing enthusiasts and horse lovers
Recipe: Arctic roll with basil ice cream and passionfruit curd
3 October
Farm Girl Chelsea review: A healthy haven for the fashion-forward
A beautiful Grade II-listed former vicarage along the old Roman road in north Cumbria
Country Life October 3 2018
2 October
Six of the best shooting jackets made from tweed, 'the original performance fabric'
Jason Goodwin: British vans, Czech shoes, and cars that leave their wheels behind as they pull away
1 October
Four essential wedding marquee tips to help you hold the perfect countryside wedding
A stunning manor with beautiful Jacobean façade, deep in the heart of Wiltshire
My favourite painting: Claudia Schiffer