Features Archive | July 2022

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July 31st
- Alan Titchmarsh: The immutable truth of gardening? You only get out what you put in
- Kenwood House: How one of London's most famous landmarks was saved from destruction
July 30th
- A stately home that 'was rescued from the brink of demolition' after the Second World War — now on the market for £8 million
- Curious Questions: Which came first — the plastic flower pot or the garden centre?
- Hillside Hangouts review: Finding a happy place in the Cotswolds
- Life on the islands of Britain: 'Mesmerising in its beauty and deeply cruel in equal measure’
July 29th
- An ancient monastic grange-turned irresistible family home in Oxfordshire — for sale for £2.95 million
- In Focus: Mallard, the steam locomotive that's a true British masterpiece
July 28th
- A 'once in a lifetime opportunity' to rent a French Renaissance style country house in West Cheshire
- Eight of the best beds to help you sleep in true style
- Love them or loathe them, new builds are here to stay, as their popularity continues to rise
- How to make perfect gnocchi with courgettes, lemon and basil, ideal for a summer supper
July 27th
- Badgers, weasels, otters, stoats and more: A guide to Britain's mustelids
- An elegant Georgian home set amid beautifully curated gardens, just three miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Is it ever okay to put ice in your wine? How can you fix a broken friendship? And which cutlery do you use for fish? — Country Life's agony aunt Mrs Hudson tells all
- Country Life 27 July 2022
July 26th
- The complex art of making spaces, by Jeremy Spencer of Janine Stone
- A 14th century bakery in desperate need of a saviour, in one of West Sussex's most beautiful villages
- Carla Carlisle: 'Nixon had a conscience. He experienced shame. I doubt if Trump does'
July 25th
- The Country Life x Ettinger collection
- A stunning Lutyens home that has been elegantly reimagined for modern living
- My Favourite Painting: Ameer Kotecha
July 24th
- Six incredible homes for sale as seen in Country Life, from one of Surrey's great houses to a castle in the Scottish isles
- John Hoyland: The tree planting blunder that kicked off my long line of gardening mistakes
- Farringford: The story of the Isle of Wight bolthole of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
July 23rd
- One of Lutyens 'most important country houses' — and the former home of Gertrude Jekyll — is up for sale for the first time in over 50 years
- Curious Questions: Should you get rid of wasps?
- The exotic brilliance of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, a Cornwall gem with 'one of the best views in England'
July 22nd
- How to make a 'butterfly cocktail' which will help attract butterflies to your garden
- Eight of the best houses for sale on Jersey, from under £2m to over £10m
- A picture-perfect Cornish Cottage that is the ultimate blend of cosy and cute
- In Focus: What happens behind the scenes at the Proms
July 21st
- A delightful 17th century farmhouse that is on the market for the first time in 50 years
- 10 of the best second-hand shops in Britain
- A magical family home in the Chiltern Hills AONB with inspiring interiors
- How to make dairy-free coconut ice cream with caramel sauce
July 20th
- A fabulous home set within the historic walls of a Grade I listed Tudor mansion in Gloucestershire
- A sprawling country residence near Windsor that offers an exciting renovation opportunity
- A chic new penthouse show home in SE1 demonstrates the elegance of loft style living in London
- Country Life 20 July 2022
July 19th
- An elegant Victorian Villa in the Torquay Riviera, with stunning sea views and sweeping grounds
- Jason Goodwin: 'The very idea of stripes on a lawn made my German friend shudder'
July 18th
- An immaculate New Forest mansion that's like stepping back into the height of the Victorian splendour
- The Duchess of Cornwall names her all-time favourite books
- Hot dogs: How to keep your dog healthy in a summer heatwave, by expert trainer Ben Randall
- My Favourite Painting: Daniel St George Chatto
July 17th
- 10 wonderful countryside homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
- Mark Diacono: How to grow your own hazelnuts (and why you'll find it rather easy)
- The Ebony Horse Club, where inner city children get a ticket to ride in the heart of Brixton
- Hall Place, Hampshire: The fabulous house where the Duchess of Cornwall spent her idyllic childhood summers
July 16th
- A spectacular South Coast estate for sale, nestled in between the South Downs and a secluded spot on Chichester Harbour
- The Duchess of Cornwall's favourite view: Lochnagar from Bovaglie
- The Duchess of Cornwall's gardens at Raymill, by Monty Don
July 15th
- A magnificent coastal estate on Holy Island, complete with private beaches, farmland and a grand house at its core
- Harry Parker: 'Losing my legs is one of the better things that happened to me. I’ve had a more interesting life'
July 14th
- Tom Parker Bowles on peaches, his mother's favourite fruit... and how to turn them into a dessert that's 'summer on a plate'
- A medieval Wealden Hall House from the 1400s that has been carefully carried into the 21st century
July 13th
- A clifftop home with quite possibly the best sea view in the south west — and its own private beach
- How to make The Duchess of Cornwall's favourite dish: Roast chicken with tarragon and cream
- Country Life 13 July 2022
July 12th
- Warner House: Rooted in history
- King George III's royal observatory is now an incredible home for rent in Richmond
- A cute, 17th century thatched cottage on the Dorset coast that is just a stone's throw from the beach
- Jonathan Self: 'In Ireland, summer smells sweet, effervescent and damp. In Tuscany, one almost has to push one’s way through it'
July 11th
- An exquisite private estate in the Cumbrian countryside — complete with fabulous interiors and secret waterfalls in the grounds
- My favourite painting: Saad Eddine Said
July 10th
- Five spectacular country houses on the market today, as seen in Country Life
- The wonderful Welsh terrier: Half the size, triple the fun
- Seven of the best greenhouses in Britain
July 9th
- A handsome 16th century Cotswold stone house built on the site of a Norman castle and motte
- Making the ultimate elderflower jam in a bucolic place that 'is everything the English countryside should be'
July 8th
- A 'Georgian gem' in the Lake District that is on the market for the first time ever
July 7th
- An amazing barn-style house that backs onto ancient woodland in a sought-after Hampshire village
- The secret of making the most of a house with a beautiful setting, by Janine Stone's Jeremy Spencer
- A secluded property in Cornwall — accessible only via boat or foot — that has played a part in rock and roll history
- How to make a classic Margherita pizza with sourdough crust
- Asia: Imperfect, but rich with opportunity
July 6th
- A wonderful family home in West Sussex with a gorgeous pool and idyllic countryside surroundings
- The grand country house of the Yorkshire turkey magnate who took on Bernard Matthews comes up for sale
- Country Life 6 July 2022
July 5th
- A beguiling country house in Oxfordshire that combines fascinating period architecture with pretty gardens
July 4th
- A country kitchen in Berkshire that proves a small kitchen can be bright, light and beautiful
- 'One of England's most treasured and historic buildings' in North Yorkshire is up for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years
- My favourite painting: Jacquiline Creswell
July 3rd
- Nine fine country houses for sale starting from just £350,000, as seen in Country Life
- Mary Keen: How to make a garden pond that's perfect for swimming
- How the Glorious Revolution changed the nature of the English country house
July 2nd
- A sprawling estate in the Scottish highlands that comes with its own stunning beach and hill lochs
- Curious Questions: How did the strawberry become the ultimate summer fruit?
- Mansard House: The spectacular garden that doubles as a plant laboratory for a Chelsea gold medallist
- Three Mile Beach: The Cornish, surf-inspired beach houses bound to put a smile on your face
July 1st
- Best summer gins for sipping on long, hot afternoons (or for drowning your sorrows on cold, rainy ones)
- Why we've fallen in love with outdoor kitchens
- It's impossible to say that a home is the best house ever... but this truly incredible place in Devon really made us wonder
- Andrew Cotter on how his labradors became Britain's most famous dogs: 'They have no idea why so many people talk to them now — I think they assume it’s because they’re good dogs!'