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October 2023 Archive

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31 October
Curious Questions: Why do we carve pumpkins at Halloween?
How to make cinnamon rolls with a pumpkin twist for Halloween
A converted barn built into a Devon hillside that's full of surprises from the moment you come through the door
Country Life 1 November 2023
Patrick Galbraith: The best sport in life is free
30 October
A magnificent, 400-year-old grand hall — plus 138-acre estate — that could pay for itself
My Favourite Painting: Jamie Hambro
29 October
A 38,000 sq ft, stone-built mansion in Wiltshire for sale at the price of a four-bed terrace in West London
Plastic pots revolutionised gardening in the 1960s — but field-grown plants are the future
How to stop your new puppy barking at the door by top trainer Ben Randall
The Englishness of English architecture
28 October
How did they come up with the numbers for shoe sizes?
'One of the most magnificent country houses in all of Yorkshire' is for sale, complete with 'flying staircase' that's a breathtaking masterpiece
Why Margate in Kent is the place to be right now
Larch Cottage, Cumbria: An immersive journey amid a wealth of architecture, ornaments and plants to find magic and tranquillity
27 October
One of the finest windmill conversions we've ever seen has come up for sale, where a tower and a floating walkway meet home comforts and spectacular views
Creating a 'statement island' that defines a kitchen without overwhelming it
The good life meets modern luxury? This glass-clad eco home will make you wonder what a country house should be
Opinion: We can't possibly keep producing electricity the old way — and those campaigning against wind turbines and solar farms need to lay down their placards
26 October
A magical turreted mansion with incredible sea views for sale on the Isle of Wight
How to make a gorgeous hazelnut chocolate cake that you won't even realise is gluten-free
25 October
Four of Britain's biggest Nature charities join the fight against 'Greenwashing'
24 October
The minesweeper that became a tourist cruiser: Life aboard HMS Gåssten
All we are saying is give fleece a chance
Country Life 25 October 2023
A former racing yard in Somerset that's a beautiful country home — and ideal for horse lovers
A 'country house in London' for sale in Hampstead, complete with quirky murals
Jonathan Self: The simple key to a life full of joy and happiness and free of care
23 October
Chapman luggage: All in good time
A 1,000-year-old real-life 'Sleeping Beauty' castle is on sale for just £500k
My favourite painting: Felix Francis
22 October
19 breathtaking homes for sale from £450,000 to £8 million, as seen in Country Life
The spectacular flowers that will thrive on chalky soils
What to do if your dogs wind each other up and cause trouble, by expert trainer Ben Randall
St Bartholomew’s Hospital: 900 years of service
21 October
A wonderful working windmill for sale, complete with eight-bedroom mill house, a thriving flour business and a cafe
Why has it been a bumper year for British berries?
The six most beautiful lonely trees in Britain
The Great Arch at Fonthill: A Grade-I getaway
20 October
Georgian houses 'worth 47% more' than other homes: What you need to know about the property market this week
A modern kitchen perfectly framed by the exquisite ancient beams
Property with potential: Renovation projects for sale, starting from just £125,000
The 900-year-old church tucked away in the gleaming glass and steel towers of the City of London
Donald John Mackay, the Hebridean tweed weaver who has changed an entire industry
19 October
You might think a book about the birds that lived in London 75 years ago would make for gloomy reading. Nothing could be further from the truth.
A dream waterside home in one of Cornwall's most prestigious locations
18 October
How to make an easy apple-and-cinnamon tray bake
A quintessentially English farmhouse with exquisite gardens, an arboretum and a thriving lifestyle business already up and running
Green Farm Commitment makes farmers see red
17 October
Country Life 18 October 2023
An idyllic Scottish lochside property at under £200k — with one slight catch
Jason Goodwin: How to fill the Sycamore Gap
16 October
A secluded and peaceful farm for sale in the heart of Exmoor National Park
My favourite painting: Hugo Barclay
15 October
Six superb homes for sale from £1.6m to £8m, as seen in Country Life
There are 7,000 varieties of apple out there — and you've probably tasted less than a dozen. Here's how to put that right.
How to train a dog who isn't interested in food, by expert trainer Ben Randall
14 October
A gorgeous medieval home in Dorset with Grade I-listed gardens are up for sale, including their own tea room and gallery
How to win at conkers
Amanbagh hotel review: A peaceful oasis in rural Rajasthan
The gardens at Great Dixter: How Christopher Lloyd's labour of love lives on
13 October
This grand Georgian home with charming stable block is every equestrian's dream
Why buying a house with the wrong number could cost you thousands
A delightful Dartmoor farmhouse ripe for a revamp — and huge potential
What £1 million buys you in Britain today
Why Nassau Paradise Island is the perfect place for your winter break this year
What price culture? £380 to see Taylor Swift — or £12 for a night at the Royal Opera
12 October
Why Scotland is leading the way in the UK’s high-end housing market
A beautifully-restored Cotswolds barn comes up for sale near Soho Farmhouse
A foolproof recipe to make an easy apple and almond cake
11 October
A riverside mansion with keys to south west London's secret garden
The hopeless mess left behind by HS2 compulsory purchase orders
10 October
How to store apples
Country Life 11 October 2023
A ‘unique and historic’ 200-year-old gatehouse comes up for sale at under £300,000
'Owning a boat is like standing in a cold shower, ripping up tenners — but it's everything I dreamed it would be'
9 October
A charming Cotswolds cottage with huge amounts of space and fine gardens, nestled in rolling countryside
My favourite painting: Greg Doran
8 October
Six truly superb homes from £1.5m to £10m, as seen in Country Life
The gardening jobs to enjoy with secateurs in one hand — and a glass of wine in the other
How to look after a dog who's scared of you, by expert trainer Ben Randall
Shilstone House: A grand conception magnificently realised
7 October
An idyllic 16th century home in one of the Cotswolds' property hotspots
How London nearly had its own Eiffel Tower
John Lewis-Stempel: Why autumn is the time to go nuts
Beekeeper’s Hut review: A shepherd's hut in North Wales with impressive political links
6 October
Maberly House: A spectacular place to stay in one of Devon's most beautiful corners
Rolls-Royce Spectre review: The magic carpet goes electric
A Cotswolds gem that's been hauled into the 21st century in superb style
Marianne North: The intrepid Victorian who climbed mountains and paddled up rapids to create unforgettable natural art
5 October
How to make pear, rosemary and sea-salt focaccia
4 October
A magnificent manor near Stratford-upon-Avon that was home to Anne Hathaway's family
3 October
A 'postcard perfect' chocolate-box cottage for sale in one of Hampshire's most sought-after corners
Country Life 4 October 2023
Jonathan Self: The lost art of hitch-hiking
2 October
A bewitching and idyllic Scottish retreat clinging to the water’s edge
My favourite painting: Sholto Kynoch
1 October
18 magical homes from £475k to £3.5m, as seen in Country Life
How to stop your dog pulling on the lead, by A-list trainer Ben Randall
Spetchley Park, the country house with interiors that have evolved with the centuries in breathtaking — and surprising — fashion