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The Coral Room review: A touch of the Twenties in the heart of Bloomsbury
The recently-refurbished bar at The Bloomsbury has added a touch of glamour to an area once full of chains and tourist traps. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia review: The pearl of the Adriatic
Rosie Paterson visits Villa Dubrovnik and gives her top tips on how to make the most of the gorgeous, historical city which lies outside its walls.
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23 things you need to know before you go skiing
If you're new to skiing – or you're about to go skiing someone who's a novice – Rosie Paterson and Kate Green provide a guide that will save much pain for the newbies and provoke chuckles of recognition from the veterans.
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Six gentlemen to watch in 2018 and beyond, as seen in Country Life
From the racing driver son of James Hunt to a man whose company could change the way we grow food in Britain, here are six young British gentlemen to watch, as featured in Country Life's frontispiece shoot. They spoke to Rosie Paterson.
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A city guide to Reykjavik: Whale watching, sightseeing, Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon
Rosie Paterson explores the Icelandic capital, where one can visit the 74.5m high top of the Hallgrimskirkja Church, whale watch and relax in the famous Blue Lagoon.
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Farm Girl Chelsea review: A healthy haven for the fashion-forward
The Farm Girl Chelsea is an photo-ready dream for anyone hoping to eat greener, enjoy a signature cocktail or two and upload some new Instagrams. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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Black Roe restaurant review: A luxury slice of Hawaii in London's urban jungle
London's Black Roe restaurant is making a name with its take on 'poke', the Hawaiian take on sushi that's creating a bit of a buzz. Rosie Paterson tried it out.
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The Volvo Ocean Race: Waves the height of houses, plastic-strewn oceans – and what it's like to be on board
The competitors in the Volvo Ocean Race spend months away from home sailing in incredibly challenging conditions, yet they still can't help but notice the rising tide of plastic in the oceans. Rosie Paterson caught up with Dee Caffari after the latest leg of the race made landfall in Wales – and then took part in the Pro-Am race to get a taste of the action for herself.
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The Kensington hotel review: 'A charming bolthole that's just what we've been looking for'
West London is full of hotels – does The Kensington deserve to up there with the best of them? Rosie Paterson went along to take a look.
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Living without plastic: Part 8 | Hospitals, coffee cups and twelve brilliant products which will help you live a plastic free life
Country Life's Rosie Paterson went the whole of Lent without buying anything – anything at all – that contained plastic. That was the plan, anyway... sometimes, life gets in your way.
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Living Without Plastic | Part 7: why giving up plastic makes me want to do yoga
Country Life's Rosie Paterson has given up plastic for Lent. It's not been easy... but it has had some surprising side effects.
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Living with plastic | Part 6: Keeping a balanced diet of cheese, vegetables... and tequila
Every year, Country Life's Rosie Paterson gives up something for Lent – this year, it's plastics. Over a month in and she discovers that even alcohol can cause plastic-related grief.
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Restaurant review: Coda by Eric Chavot, fine dining at the Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall has opened a top-end restaurant whose opening schedule and entire those is about serving those who have come to watch a performance. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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Living without plastic | Part 5: When beauty goes green
Each year, Country Life's Rosie Paterson issues herself a challenge for Lent. This year she's attempting to give up plastic and plastic packaging for the whole 40 days.
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Living without plastic | Part 4: going global and fighting plastic fashion
Nearly three weeks in to Rosie Paterson's plastic-free life, she's realising that the challenge will have consequences that reach far beyond the fridge.
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Living without plastic | Part 3: Taking aim at the supermarkets
Each year, Country Life's Rosie Paterson issues herself a challenge for Lent. This year she's attempting to give up plastic and plastic packaging for the whole 40 days.
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Living without plastic | Part 2: A plan of plastic-free action
Each year, Country Life's Rosie Paterson issues herself a challenge for Lent. This year she's really got her work cut out: attempting to give up plastic and plastic packaging for the whole 40 days.
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Living without plastic: The start of a 40-day, very 21st century challenge
Every year, Country Life's Rosie Paterson issues herself a challenge for Lent. This year she's really got her work cut out: attempting to give up plastic and plastic packaging for the whole 40 days.
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GBR restaurant review: 'A surprisingly unstuffy and a calm oasis'
GBR in London's Dukes Hotel offers a laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for Sunday brunch, as Rosie Paterson found out.
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Il Pampero: An Italian restaurant in Belgravia dishing up that home-cooked feel
Nestled in the heart of Belgravia, on the ground floor of The Hari Hotel, is the recently-opened Italian restaurant il Pampero. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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45 Jermyn St: A rare find where you’ll be planning your return before you even leave
Tucked away within Fortnum & Mason is 45 Jermyn Street, a delightful restaurant full of glamour and theatricality. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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The Turner Twins on trekking to the Green Pole, avoiding disaster and 'fields of plastic stretching for miles'
British explorers Ross and Hugo Turner – known as The Turner Twins – are earning a reputation for being two of the country's most intrepid adventurers. They spoke to Rosie Paterson.
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The Clifton, St John's Wood review: A neighbourhood gem
Rosie Paterson finds this 19th century hunting lodge is now fit to serve hungry 21st century consumers.
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Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat review: A 1950s icon beloved of Churchill and Elizabeth Taylor, as good as ever in the 2010s
Rosie Paterson travelled to one of the Mediterranean's most famous hotels: the beautiful Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat.
