16 delightful homes for sale, from cottages to converted churches, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so.
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A driving tour of the Cotswolds: Chickens, sheep, and dry-stone walls as long as the Great Wall of China
Freda Lewis-Stempel takes to the road to explore one of the most alluring and ancient attributes of the Cotswolds: its 4,000 miles of mellow, dry-stone walls.
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In Focus: Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, the Scottish artist whose work spanned the 20th century
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912–2004) spanned the 20th century with a remarkable range of figurative and abstract paintings and drawings that deserve to be better known, says Peyton Skipwith.
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5 scrumptious strawberry recipes for those with Wimbledon withdrawal symptoms
A British summer without strawberries would be unthinkable.
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Things to do: A bright idea for a charity auction, the re-opening of Kew and do your bit to keep canal and riversides clean
As the world slowly gets back to normal, here are some things to look out for.
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The immaculate restoration of the once-despised architecture of St Pancras station
'If the present popularity of the long-despised station would have struck our fathers and grandfathers as surprising, more surprises should be expected in the future.'
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Rosie and Jim: The seven rules of cycling that no cyclist will ever tell you
Rosie Paterson and James Fisher share the truth about cycling, and wonder how it is that March was simultaneously 28 years and yet only two months ago.
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My Favourite Painting: Rebecca Stott
The writer chooses an unusual image by the iconic Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
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Five incredible properties for sale which truly demand a 'virtual viewing'
Take a look at our list of the five most popular virtual viewing properties of lockdown.
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The real-life farm and animals that give life to George Orwell's Animal Farm
It's 75 years since George Orwell published Animal Farm, and while the book is an allegory based on Soviet Russia it still shows off the writer's surprising first-hand knowledge of real farm life. Julie Harding explains more.
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Best country houses for sale this week
Catch up on the best country houses for sale this week that have come to the market via Country Life.
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Country Life 24 June 2020
Country Life 24 June 2020 looks at keeping chickens, the Howardian Hills, Salisbury Cathedral and how to make sourdough.
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My Favourite Painting: Andrew Ellis
Andrew Ellis, director of Art UK, chooses a painting by a young war artist who was killed in pursuit of his craft.
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Five majestic country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our regular round-up includes a historic home in Hampshire and a breathtaking home in the South Downs.
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How to pick a Labrador puppy
If you're after a labrador — aka 'the world's favourite dog' — you'll need to take some expert advice.
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Not just jewellery — future heirlooms to be treasured for generations to come
It’ll be game, set and match to the lucky owners of these classic pieces of fine jewellery. The heirlooms of the future, they are to be treasured now and for generations to come.
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A Georgian home in West Cornwall with heated pool, grass tennis court, and ideal for a lifestyle business
This huge home in west Cornwall offers a chance not just to live in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain, but also to run a lifestyle business — or businesses — for those looking to escape the urban sprawl.
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Is the time right to reintroduce beavers across Britain? Maybe, but it must be done carefully
Country Life's leader article from the June 17 issue takes a look at the benefits and pitfalls of bringing beavers back into the wild across Britain.
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Rosie and Jim: 'I’d happily trade my flatmate in for a one-way flight to the Mediterranean'
This week, Rosie encounters a real, live person while James ponders how he's wasted this unique opportunity for self-improvement. On the plus side, at least he's come up with a reasonable excuse for why it doesn't matter.
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My Favourite Painting: Alice Strang
Alice Strang of the National Galleries of Scotland chooses a 1920s work by Agnes Miller Parker.
