Features Archive | June 2019

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June 30th
- 20 fine properties, from a Cumbrian cottage to the Duke of Westminster's former estate, as seen in Country Life
- Alan Titchmarsh: How each of our English country gardens can play their part in saving the planet
- The designer's room: 'I wanted to create a sense of calm'
June 29th
- A pristine, thriving farm on almost 1,000 acres, sitting in a quiet area of the Cotswolds AONB
- Curious Questions: How does Tower Bridge work? And why was it built like that in the first place?
- A day aboard the Dartmouth Express: 'You half expect Hercule Poirot to hurry along the corridor with Captain Hastings in tow'
June 28th
- A message of hope: ‘Humanity may be on course to destroy the planet, but we know how to stop it, we can afford to stop it and we have the technology to stop it’
- Seven unforgettable trips which combine beauty, wonder and sustainability
- A fine farmhouse, an ancient parish and acres upon acres of arable land
- In Focus: The Bald Eagle, America's symbol, 'torn apart, deranged and fragmented' by Lee Krasner
June 27th
- A Grade II-listed farming estate, once home to unruly horses and their talented trainer
- How to make The Savoy’s sensational pistachio madeleines
June 26th
- What to look out for at Masterpiece, from speedboats and cabinets to paintings and books
- Hunter have a highly-technical collection of wellies that are designed to brave even the wildest countryside conditions
- Country Life 26 June 2019
June 25th
- Cheval Blanc St Tropez: A place where everything is taken care of — except, perhaps, the colour of your yacht
- A life without plastic: Why it’s going to take more than a few incremental changes to save our planet
- A vast Scottish estate for sale that includes five of the Munros, at the cost of a central London flat
- Jason Goodwin: 'Even when repeated 20 times, “The ball was in!” won’t cut it on the croquet lawn.'
June 24th
- Five garden swing chairs that offer comfort, style and hours of fun for the children
- The journey of a beautiful Suffolk estate from crumbling ruin to modern masterpiece, with a 448-acre conservation and sporting estate
- My Favourite Painting: James Graham-Stewart
June 23rd
- Port Lympne’s breathtaking Spencer Roberts Room: Where art and interior design meet a love of wildlife
- Five gorgeous country houses with their own tennis courts
- Six illuminating tips for restoring old lighting to it former glory
- Belvoir Castle: From Norman conquest to Regency prodigy
June 22nd
- One of Dorset's most inspiring houses on the market for just the second time in a long history
- Curious Questions: Were the Wright Brothers actually beaten to it by a farmer from New Zealand?
- Six Senses Maxwell hotel review: A cooling oasis in the heart of Singapore
- The true story of Eton Mess – and how to make the perfect one
June 21st
- The strange case of the Negroni revolution
- Antique dealers and interior designers on the objects they would never sell
- A wisteria-clad home in the Vale of Glamorgan, with an ancient arboretum and modern swimming pool
- In Focus: The garden paintings bursting with colour that defined the craft of Ivon Hitchens
June 20th
- Climbing Ben Stack: A perfect, conical mountain whose paths are adorned with bluebells, violets and orchids
- The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Slip-free shoes for swimming fun, the hidden delights of Canadian wine and Godiva's legendary Croiffle
- Why you shouldn’t fear eating offal — it's food 'to soothe, comfort and delight'
June 19th
- Pragnell's home evolves: How one of Britain's finest jewellers has expanded in to one of Stratford's most historic houses
- Country Life June 19 2019
June 18th
- Bucket list inspiration: A trip to the bottom of the ocean to see RMS Titanic while sipping a 1907 Heidsieck Gout Champagne
- Meet the animals who sustainably work Britain's most beautiful woodlands
- Charming National Trust property dating from the 16th century, looking for a caretaker for the next 100 years
- Jason Goodwin: 'When someone dies, you can lose a place, as well as a person'
June 17th
- A classic car show in the very heart of central London, featuing a 1912 Rolls and Damien Hirst’s old Ferrari
- My Favourite Painting: Lord de Mauley
June 16th
- A dozen devastatingly charming properties, as seen in Country Life
- Looking after your trees: Signs of stress, what to do, and when to call the experts
- Why you should take inspiration from overseas chic — just remember that nowhere in Britain will ever be St Tropez
- A rare look inside Higham Hall, home of the Prince of Wales’ favourite architect Quinlan Terry
June 15th
- Devon's grandest mansion with 164 acres, commanding views over Exmouth and a survival story
- Curious questions: What's the best way to cook a crab?
- How cruising went from your grandparents' favourite holiday to an escape for explorers, foodies and music lovers
- The Banquet of Hoshena: A night out for dinner with side-dishes of art, magic and storytelling
June 14th
- 5 perfect rosé magnums for sipping in the sunshine this summer
- A Nina Campbell-designed bedroom where comfort and beauty go hand-in-hand
- A Scottish castle for sale with an absurdly-romantic vaulted dining room and a greenhouse that Kew would be proud of
- In Focus: The Sean Scully masterpiece full of 'complex, layered bands that shift seamlessly in tone'
June 13th
- The Utterly Inessential Ascot Shopping List: How to safely navigate one of British society's most draconian dress codes
- How a pair of Yorkshire landowners created a woodland wildlife haven
- Not your typical Old Vicarage, once home to an entrepreneurial vicar in the heart of Surrey
- A delightful elderflower cake full of all the flavours of summer
June 12th
- How to give a new lease of life to a piece of old furniture
- Puntcana Resort & Club: The untouched Caribbean paradise that became an A-listers' playground
- An idyllic millhouse set in a picture-perfect slice of Hampshire countryside
- Country Life June 12 2019
June 11th
- How to do Wimbledon in style: Courtside tickets, Michelin-starred food and chatting over lunch with superstars of the game
- The history of the elder tree: From deities and dryads to Shakespeare and J.K. Rowling
- A stunning 19th-century lake house in the tors of Dartmoor, once home to the first 'White Rajah' of Sarawak
- Jason Goodwin: Why decimalisation will never trump the beautiful magic of counting in 12s
June 10th
- Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country house
- An estate with glorious views and a library tower on the shores of Loch Ness
- My Favourite Painting: Mike Leigh
June 9th
- 21 incredible properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
- I hadn't been to RHS Chelsea for years, but it's better than ever — just don't ask strangers to share your taxi
- How to add character to a new-build house, from paint and furniture to the size of your doors
- The Devon Mansion that dreamt it was Versailles
June 8th
- One of the great Jacobean homes in Wales on the market for just the second time in four centuries
- Curious Questions: Does a blue plaque make your house more valuable?
- Xinara House, Tinos: A villa full of art and life on an island that is Greece at its unspoilt best
June 7th
- Five gin cocktails to try this weekend in honour of World Gin Day
- Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living space
June 6th
- A futuristic home with glorious views, an indoor cricket pitch and a zipwire in the grounds
- Simon Hopkinson's perfect devilled crab recipe
June 5th
- How large-scale wallpaper can transform a space beyond recognition
- The perfect coastal retreat in Cornwall: Cascading rivers and overflowing flowers, far from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Country Life June 5 2019
June 4th
- Bioluminescence: Where to go to see this incredible natural display, from Anglesey to New Zealand
- Re-wilding: 'There’s still so much to love and treasure in the countryside that it blinds us to how much more there once was'
- A rare chance to own a house with its own private beach in the spectacular South Devon AONB
- Jason Goodwin: 'By keeping a few hens, The Blair Witch Project unspools in our backyard'
June 3rd
- Lexus UX 250h review: The car of the future turns out to be a rather good option for right now
- Glamping DIY: Taking a bit of interior chic with you when you're out and about this summer
- An immaculate Georgian home in Devon a stone's throw from one of the best places to live in Britain
- My Favourite Painting: Barry Cryer
June 2nd
- An historic Deanery on the market for the first time in 800 years, plus 13 more homes as seen in Country Life
- Bringing Mediterranean planting to Britain with the most wonderful gardening book of the year
- Six top tips on how to 'upcycle' old homeware, creating stunning original pieces and safeguarding the environment
- Osborne House: Victoria and Albert’s Italian getaway on the Isle of Wight
June 1st
- A gracious Georgian country villa in Hampshire's Meon valley
- Curious Questions: Why do cricketers call it a 'duck' when they get bowled out for 0?
- Bucket List Inspiration: The most beautiful gardens from all over the world
- Country Life's guide to England's 10 breakthtaking national parks