All content Archive | April 2019

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April 30th
- 21 ways to let the joys of Nature calm your soul in troubled times
- A unique tour of Bolivia, from cathedrals and markets to the world’s first salt hotel
- A stunning Grade II-listed country house in Norfolk, adjoining a 4,500-acre National Trust estate
- The magnificent puzzle of Crichel, one of Dorset’s grandest Georgian houses
- Jason Goodwin: 'In a regimented, digital world, where everyone seems to be selling something, yeast and bacteria are free and wild'
April 29th
- A supercar experience that lets you tour the Alps in a Ferrari
- An antique wallpaper so extraordinary that an entire room was built around it — including raising the ceiling
- An immaculate former rectory with ten idyllic acres of land yet still enjoying a peaceful village location
- My Favourite Painting: Mary Plazas
April 28th
- 16 majestic homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
- Mark Griffiths: Why gardening is vastly richer, wider and deeper than in Gertrude Jekyll’s day
- How to do your own French polishing or restoration – and when to leave it to the pros
- Notre Dame: The soul of Paris, the heart of France
April 27th
- A house that’s the ultimate London commuter’s dream? Grandeur, private waterfront and easy access to the city
- Curious Questions: What caused Tulipmania?
- Carlisle Bay, Antigua: A blissful retreat set in its own private Caribbean cove
- Simon Hopkinson's lamb cutlet recipe: Good enough for a Last Meal
April 26th
- The Oxford don who turned his hand to making English rum: ‘It’s like drinking liquid Christmas pudding’
- A Cornish cottage transformed in a perfect local style by a designer famed for exotic opulence
- One of the most outstanding Tudor houses in England has come to the market
- In Focus: Dorothea Tanning's 'Birthday', the paradoxical self-portrait that challenged and redefined Surrealism
April 25th
- Fiona Reynolds: A walk on the Suffolk coast that brings home the true horror of the new plans for Sizewell
- The Utterly Inessential Marathon Shopping List: The ulitmate survival kit, headphones to drown out the pain and a marathon where one can run with wine
- The perfect spring pizza, with asparagus, prosciutto and delicious burrata
April 24th
- Military dogs: The non-judgmental companions who are capable of bravery far beyond the call of duty
- A drawing room and kitchen-family room which show just what is possible when you blend old and new
- Country Life 24 April 2019
April 23rd
- A weekend in Amsterdam: Rembrandt, the Resistance and Raymond Blanc en route
- A simple guide to identifying British moths
- A traditional country estate in Kent with stunning views of the North Downs, on the market for the first time in 70 years
- Jason Goodwin: 'They had to turn up at the office every day and plunge with gritted teeth into articles about sensual transport'
April 22nd
- Abarth Rivale review: 'With the exhaust on full Tom Jones-singing-Burning Hell mode, you’d have to be dead not to be having fun'
- 50 best places to live near London
- My Favourite Painting: The Archbishop of Wales
April 21st
- Rhododendrons: A beautiful excuse to lose the battle against invading flowers
- Seven top tips from Joa Studholme on how best to use paint in country houses
- Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's greatest architect?
April 20th
- A stunning property in Kent which could be Britain's best beach house
- Bucket List inspiration: Okunoshima, the small island in Japan occupied by hundreds of adorable bunnies
April 19th
- A Grade I-listed kitchen, sympathetically transformed with a touch of drama and a flight of fancy
- Eight charmingly British beach front properties, from the Isle of Wight to the Isle of Skye
- In Focus: David Adjaye and 'Making Memory', an exploration of the democratisation of the monument
April 18th
- Britain is blossoming – here’s where to make the most of this beautiful moment in Spring
- The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Spring scarves, wonderful wine for your Easter lamb and Godiva's £10,000 Easter egg
- The one-of-a-kind eco property which overcame planning permission to be built in the Surrey Hills AONB
- The perfect Easter pendant by Cassandra Goad, taking inspiration from the sustainably-farmed cocoa beans of the Caribbean
- A hot cross bun recipe that will be even more divisive than the whole Brexit thing
April 17th
- London's newest square garden: Relaxing spaces and family fun, all 27 floors up in the air
- Farrow & Ball's top tips for how to create the right colour scheme for a Georgian home
- Country Life 17 April 2019
April 16th
- Four fine spas for a bit of pampering this spring
- The special alchemy of rare-breed meat, and 10 places of the best places to get hold of it
- One of Lutyen's first country houses, a mere two miles away from his family home
- Jason Goodwin: 'We may not know what, but we know that something happens when a butterfly beats its wings in China'
April 15th
- Audi A6 Avant review: Forged by evolution rather than revolution, and all the better for it
- Wooden loo seats: Why they're more desirable than their plastic counterparts and how to get your hands on one
- Five spectacularly pretty homes for sale in the Surrey Hills
- My Favourite Painting: Michael Peppiatt
April 14th
- Two enchanting country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
- Alan Titchmarsh: The 1950 gardening trick which will bring you truly spectacular garden borders
- Everything you need to know about choosing and caring for Oriental rugs in your home
- The Hope Mausoleum, Deepdene: As grand a resting place as any of the great and the good could wish for
April 13th
- A spectacular country house in the Surrey Hills, possibly designed by the greatest British architect of the 20th century
- The hotel golf course that dreams of being the Irish Augusta
- The ultimate 'posh' rhubarb and custard? How to make rhubarb, raspberry and thyme mille-feuille
April 12th
- Is English whisky becoming a worthy opponent for its Scottish rival?
- Three bold new shades of paint inspired by the wartime country retreat of the Bloomsbury Group
- A charming country house in the Surrey Hills, with a swimming pool and well-stocked garden
- In Focus: The artist whose masterpiece was voted Norway's national painting, finally getting the recognition he deserves elsewhere
April 11th
- The Utterly Inessential Easter List: Bunny headphones, a terrific toothbrush and eggs, from scotch to cheese to (of course) chocolate
- A historic manor house with a lake and four acres of landscaped gardens, nestled in the heart of the Surrey countryside
- How to make pan-fried haddock with wild garlic mayonnaise
April 10th
- Your child's first pony: A survival guide for parents
- Three stylish homes in the musical city of Cambridge
- A classic 1930s bathroom with exotic charm and an unexpected touch of bling
- Country Life 10 April 2019
April 9th
- 10 lovely hotels for a family-friendly break in Britain
- Plastic-free gardening: Five ways to help keep your garden free from pointless plastic
- Three ideal homes in the small but perfectly-formed city of Winchester
- Jason Goodwin: 'My carpentry depends largely on heavy leaning and a few nails and it works'
April 8th
- Honda CR-V review: A practical family SUV with a touch of the future
- The luxury of an armchair which one wishes to sink into and never escape
- My Favourite Painting: Sir Peter Osborne
April 7th
- Eight simply wonderful properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
- How to grow mint, the ultimate plant for the incurably incompetent
- Beautiful bathrooms: How to design your lighting, draw the eye and make the most of your space
- The Roman Baths of Bath: A tale of two architects, a heated competition and a fascinating restoration
April 6th
- Bucket List inspiration: A remote, secluded private island just for you and 47 of your closest friends
- Curious Questions: How are hailstones formed? And how big can they get?
- One of the most incredible privately-owned homes in Britain has come to the market
- Dog-friendly London: Where to eat, shop and stay with your four-legged friend
April 5th
- The extraordinary rise of single malt Scotch whisky – and how 2018's £1m bottle will likely be be the first of many
- The beautifully-lit interior which gives a Surrey spa the undeniable feeling of being in church
- Three marvellous homes in the idyllic city of Oxford
- In Focus: The exquisite yet tiny botanical study by John Ruskin that took him four years to complete
April 4th
- Looking back at the Grand National, decade by decade
- The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A bag to save lives, your house as a map and why the time might have come for fizzy red wine. Really.
- Three gorgeous homes in the delightful city of York
- Four recipes to make the humble cucumber rather more interesting
April 3rd
- Country Life 3 April 2019
- A 19th-century bathroom in an 18th century home that works perfectly for a 21st century family
April 2nd
- Rosamund Young: Dreaming of a cottage with a field? Then find your field and do it
- A charming nine-bedroom character property in West Sussex with a five-bedroom stable house, a tennis court and 10 acres of picturesque countryside
- Jason Goodwin: Giving up meat for Lent? I'm dreaming already and it’s only week three
April 1st
- A night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at the magnificent Hartwell House
- The joys of a shower which offers a touch of luxury and theatre on a daily basis
- The 50 best places to live near London
- A Grade II-listed riverside property with fishing prospects, a private cinema and state-of-the-art spa facilities
- My Favourite Painting: Bunny Guinness