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The rapid decline of our local abattoirs means we can no longer claim to be a country with leading animal welfare standards
Once the backbone of ethical, small-scale meat production, these essential processors are disappearing fast.
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Hold the front page: 13 famous Frontispieces, from Deborah Mitford to Sir David and Lady Beckham
To mark the appearance of Sir David and Lady Beckham on the Country Life Frontispiece, Rosie Paterson selects 13 standout Frontispieces from the Country Life Image Archive.
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Exclusive: Sir David Beckham's guest edit is out now — have a look inside
The October 22, 2025, issue of Country Life is out now and it's been edited by none other than Sir David Beckham.
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Here is where to stay on the ancient stretch of Italian coastline that people in the know are calling 'the new Amalfi'
The handsome Villa Talamo in quieter-than-Amalfi south-west Tuscany is now available for exclusive use hire — and it's surrounded by ancient Etruscan history.
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A handy five minute guide to Frieze — and the things you really don’t want to miss
The London art fair returns this week.
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Say goodbye to the traditional ski shop and hello to the 'boot room of the future' — as reimagined by Norman Foster
The British architect has completed the first phase of a major transformation at the Kulm Hotel in St Moritz.
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'It’s the epicentre of ideas, entertainment and getting stuff done': The best hotels, restaurants and things to do in New York
Rosie Paterson visits the Big Apple and reveals the best places to eat, drink, stay and enjoy.
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Lady Bamford's next act: The Cotswold Curated Craft Fair
The inaugural Cotswold Curated Craft Fair will bring together the country’s leading artists, sculptors and designers.
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Can you keep a Secret? This new resort in a remote part of the Maldives boasts the big marine five and the world’s first moving villa
Robinson Crusoe-style over-water villas? Check. Slides that spiral down from rooftop stargazing decks to the reef below? Check. Country Life's travel editor checks into Soneva Secret.
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Living on the edge? A lighthouse for sale on a clifftop on one of the most remote islands in Britain
Bressay Lighthouse was built by the father and uncle of the 'Treasure Island' author.
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Debo Mitford on her childhood at Asthall Manor, from Nancy's 'coming out' dance to Unity's peach-pinching ways
The late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire looks back on her childhood in the Cotswold idyll of Asthall Manor.
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This 300km trail through Sri Lanka's dramatic tea country made the annual 'World's Greatest Places' list. Here's what it's like to hike it
An extraordinary new walking trail is the best way to experience Sri Lanka’s dramatic tea country, reveals Rosie Paterson. Just watch out for the leopards.
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Elderly Salcombe residents were promised a home for life inside this listed villa — but now the charity it was gifted to want to sell it
Age UK claim that Woodcot in Salcombe, Devon, is too costly to run, but are they right to sell up and cash in?
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Gravetye Manor review: The Elizabethan country house hotel surrounded by historic gardens of national importance
In the 1950s, Gravetye Manor and its famous garden was converted into one of the first ever country house hotels.
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South Devon: Everything you need to know about where Olivia Coleman and Benedict Cumberbatch's new film was shot
Mile-upon-mile of coastline, England’s largest fish market and idyllic scenery make South Devon a fantastic staycation destination — and filming location. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
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Inside the aristocratic holiday rentals where you can (temporarily) play lord of the manor
It’s now possible to dine or even stay overnight in some of our best-loved country houses or in splendour on their estates.
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A new gilded age: Sir David Attenborough christens a rare golden eaglet
The first golden eagle to fledge from the nest of a translocated bird has been rewarded with a name selected by Sir David Attenborough.
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The winners and losers of summer 2025, from foragers to fishermen, and turtles to trout
Blue skies and rising mercury have been a theme of this summer, but there are always those who thrive and those who struggle in unusual times.
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The 11 best restaurants in London for al fresco dining
There is no shortage of places to dine outside in London, from five-star hotels to canal-side picnic tables.
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Everything the light touches… The London penthouse for sale that will make you feel like a king
The Observatory in London’s Fulham boasts 360-degree views of the capital.
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The grass isn’t always greener on the other side: Five alternatives to lawn, from fleshy sedums to aromatic thyme
No Mow May and similar initiatives want to inspire gardeners to replace their lawns with pollinator-friendly alternatives — but knowing where to start and what to do is an off-putting minefield.
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Sir Noël Coward sold this spectacular Art Deco cottage in the shadow of the White Cliffs of Dover to Ian Fleming — and now it could be yours
The sale of Mermaid Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a spectacular house in an iconic beach location.
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Princess, patron and purveyor of the arts: The Princess of Wales unveils her own ‘mini display’ at V&A East Storehouse
The Princess of Wales has curated a wide-ranging display of objects, now on display at the newly opened V&A East Storehouse.
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Step into the light: An insider's guide to summer in St Moritz
Your ultimate summer guide to St Moritz — the Swiss mountain resort where the sun shines for more than 300 days a year.
