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July 2022 Archive

106 articles

31 July
Alan Titchmarsh: The immutable truth of gardening? You only get out what you put in
Kenwood House: How one of London's most famous landmarks was saved from destruction
30 July
A stately home that 'was rescued from the brink of demolition' after the Second World War — now on the market for £8 million
Curious Questions: Which came first — the plastic flower pot or the garden centre?
Hillside Hangouts review: Finding a happy place in the Cotswolds
Life on the islands of Britain: 'Mesmerising in its beauty and deeply cruel in equal measure’
29 July
An ancient monastic grange-turned irresistible family home in Oxfordshire — for sale for £2.95 million
In Focus: Mallard, the steam locomotive that's a true British masterpiece
28 July
A 'once in a lifetime opportunity' to rent a French Renaissance style country house in West Cheshire
Eight of the best beds to help you sleep in true style
Love them or loathe them, new builds are here to stay, as their popularity continues to rise
How to make perfect gnocchi with courgettes, lemon and basil, ideal for a summer supper
27 July
Badgers, weasels, otters, stoats and more: A guide to Britain's mustelids
An elegant Georgian home set amid beautifully curated gardens, just three miles from the Jurassic Coast
Is it ever okay to put ice in your wine? How can you fix a broken friendship? And which cutlery do you use for fish? — Country Life's agony aunt Mrs Hudson tells all
Country Life 27 July 2022
26 July
The complex art of making spaces, by Jeremy Spencer of Janine Stone
A 14th century bakery in desperate need of a saviour, in one of West Sussex's most beautiful villages
Carla Carlisle: 'Nixon had a conscience. He experienced shame. I doubt if Trump does'
25 July
The Country Life x Ettinger collection
A stunning Lutyens home that has been elegantly reimagined for modern living
My Favourite Painting: Ameer Kotecha
24 July
Six incredible homes for sale as seen in Country Life, from one of Surrey's great houses to a castle in the Scottish isles
John Hoyland: The tree planting blunder that kicked off my long line of gardening mistakes
Farringford: The story of the Isle of Wight bolthole of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
23 July
One of Lutyens 'most important country houses' — and the former home of Gertrude Jekyll — is up for sale for the first time in over 50 years
Curious Questions: Should you get rid of wasps?
The exotic brilliance of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, a Cornwall gem with 'one of the best views in England'
22 July
How to make a 'butterfly cocktail' which will help attract butterflies to your garden
Eight of the best houses for sale on Jersey, from under £2m to over £10m
A picture-perfect Cornish Cottage that is the ultimate blend of cosy and cute
In Focus: What happens behind the scenes at the Proms
21 July
A delightful 17th century farmhouse that is on the market for the first time in 50 years
10 of the best second-hand shops in Britain
A magical family home in the Chiltern Hills AONB with inspiring interiors
How to make dairy-free coconut ice cream with caramel sauce
20 July
A fabulous home set within the historic walls of a Grade I listed Tudor mansion in Gloucestershire
The English toads making their homes in the treetops — and baffling researchers at Cambridge
A sprawling country residence near Windsor that offers an exciting renovation opportunity
A chic new penthouse show home in SE1 demonstrates the elegance of loft style living in London
Country Life 20 July 2022
19 July
An elegant Victorian Villa in the Torquay Riviera, with stunning sea views and sweeping grounds
Jason Goodwin: 'The very idea of stripes on a lawn made my German friend shudder'
18 July
An immaculate New Forest mansion that's like stepping back into the height of the Victorian splendour
The Duchess of Cornwall names her all-time favourite books
How to keep your dog healthy in a summer heatwave, by expert trainer Ben Randall
My Favourite Painting: Daniel St George Chatto
17 July
10 wonderful countryside homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Mark Diacono: How to grow your own hazelnuts (and why you'll find it rather easy)
The Ebony Horse Club, where inner city children get a ticket to ride in the heart of Brixton
Hall Place, Hampshire: The fabulous house where the Duchess of Cornwall spent her idyllic childhood summers
16 July
A spectacular South Coast estate for sale, nestled in between the South Downs and a secluded spot on Chichester Harbour
The Duchess of Cornwall's favourite view: Lochnagar from Bovaglie
The Duchess of Cornwall's gardens at Raymill, by Monty Don
15 July
The Duchess of Cornwall: ‘I have a profound sense of being at home in the countryside’
A magnificent coastal estate on Holy Island, complete with private beaches, farmland and a grand house at its core
Harry Parker: 'Losing my legs is one of the better things that happened to me. I’ve had a more interesting life'
14 July
Camilla's Country Life: How to watch the behind-the-scenes television documentary about The Duchess of Cornwall's Country Life guest-edit
Tom Parker Bowles on peaches, his mother's favourite fruit... and how to turn them into a dessert that's 'summer on a plate'
A medieval Wealden Hall House from the 1400s that has been carefully carried into the 21st century
13 July
The Duchess of Cornwall's country champions, from a bee master and an equine therapist to The Prince of Wales and Jeremy Clarkson
A clifftop home with quite possibly the best sea view in the south west — and its own private beach
What's inside The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edited issue of Country Life — and how to get your copy
Video: The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edit of Country Life, as featured on the BBC
The behind-the-scenes story of The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edit of Country Life
How to make The Duchess of Cornwall's favourite dish: Roast chicken with tarragon and cream
Country Life 13 July 2022
Warner House: Rooted in history
12 July
King George III's royal observatory is now an incredible home for rent in Richmond
A cute, 17th century thatched cottage on the Dorset coast that is just a stone's throw from the beach
Jonathan Self: 'In Ireland, summer smells sweet, effervescent and damp. In Tuscany, one almost has to push one’s way through it'
11 July
The Duchess of Cornwall's rescue dogs adorn a royal frontispiece like you've never seen before
An exquisite private estate in the Cumbrian countryside — complete with fabulous interiors and secret waterfalls in the grounds
My favourite painting: Saad Eddine Said
10 July
Five spectacular country houses on the market today, as seen in Country Life
The wonderful Welsh terrier: Half the size, triple the fun
Seven of the best greenhouses in Britain
9 July
A handsome 16th century Cotswold stone house built on the site of a Norman castle and motte
Making the ultimate elderflower jam in a bucolic place that 'is everything the English countryside should be'
8 July
A 'Georgian gem' in the Lake District that is on the market for the first time ever
Battle over the green verges of Britain as many 'slashed while in full bloom'
7 July
An amazing barn-style house that backs onto ancient woodland in a sought-after Hampshire village
The secret of making the most of a house with a beautiful setting, by Janine Stone's Jeremy Spencer
A secluded property in Cornwall — accessible only via boat or foot — that has played a part in rock and roll history
How to make a classic Margherita pizza with sourdough crust
Asia: Imperfect, but rich with opportunity
6 July
A wonderful family home in West Sussex with a gorgeous pool and idyllic countryside surroundings
The grand country house of the Yorkshire turkey magnate who took on Bernard Matthews comes up for sale
Country Life 6 July 2022
5 July
A beguiling country house in Oxfordshire that combines fascinating period architecture with pretty gardens
A picture-perfect 16th century farmhouse in the Surrey Hills AONB with irresistibly romantic gardens
The Duchess of Cornwall, as photographed by The Duchess of Cambridge for Country Life
4 July
A country kitchen in Berkshire that proves a small kitchen can be bright, light and beautiful
'One of England's most treasured and historic buildings' in North Yorkshire is up for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years
My favourite painting: Jacquiline Creswell
3 July
Nine fine country houses for sale starting from just £350,000, as seen in Country Life
Mary Keen: How to make a garden pond that's perfect for swimming
How the Glorious Revolution changed the nature of the English country house
2 July
A sprawling estate in the Scottish highlands that comes with its own stunning beach and hill lochs
Curious Questions: How did the strawberry become the ultimate summer fruit?
Mansard House: The spectacular garden that doubles as a plant laboratory for a Chelsea gold medallist
Three Mile Beach: The Cornish, surf-inspired beach houses bound to put a smile on your face
1 July
Best summer gins for sipping on long, hot afternoons (or for drowning your sorrows on cold, rainy ones)
Why we've fallen in love with outdoor kitchens
It's impossible to say that a home is the best house ever... but this truly incredible place in Devon really made us wonder
Andrew Cotter on how his labradors became Britain's most famous dogs: 'They have no idea why so many people talk to them now — I think they assume it’s because they’re good dogs!'