Features
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Sophia Money-Coutts: If I’m sending a thank you card to a friend, do I really have to address it to ‘Mrs W Butler’ as if it’s 1928?
Sophia Money-Coutts is the new Debrett's and she's here every Wednesday to set some modern etiquette wrongs, right.
By Sophia Money-Coutts Published
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Why four-poster beds aren't for historic houses alone
Four-poster beds aren’t for historic houses alone. A new generation of designers is using them to create a pared-back contemporary look.
By Arabella Youens Published
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Georgian harmony meets 21st century exuberance at a spectacular Cotswolds mansion
Daisy Green is a '21st century Palladian masterpiece' that has come to the market in one of the most sought-after corners of the Cotswolds. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Levison Wood: Trekking the Nile, near-death experiences and why nothing beats a cup of tea and a piece of toast
The adventurer, explorer, writer and film-maker Levison Wood joins James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast.
By James Fisher Published
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This week's issue of Country Life — and how to subscribe or get your copy
Find out what's in this week's issue of Country Life — and how to save 28% on the cover price when you take out a subscription.
By Country Life Last updated
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Britons bin 86,000 whole lettuces every single day — here's how to eat sustainably and cut down on waste
When it comes to food shopping, we all want to try to make a positive difference and do our bit for sustainability — but how exactly should we go about it?
By Jane Wheatley Published
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The country house with ‘incredible and unrivalled views’ where De Gaulle met Churchill in the Second World War
Winterdyne isn’t just a country house — it’s a country house that served as the base of the Free French under Charles de Gaulle during the war. Now, it’s looking for a new owner; Annabel Dixon takes a look.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Nine wonderful character properties for sale at under £450,000
A grand Georgian mansion, a traditional farmhouse in the Dales and a thatched cottage are all in our round-up of country houses under £450,000.
By Toby Keel Last updated
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The 24 best furniture makers in Britain, as chosen by the nation's top designers and architects
Giles Kime asks members of Country Life's Top 100 for their recommendations when it comes to choosing a furniture maker.
By Giles Kime Published
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Blackacre
Blackacre are a highly regarded London jeweller focused on bespoke and limited edition creations.
By Country Life Published
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The country home with an intriguing connection to the Titanic, doomed for demolition
Every Monday, Melanie Bryan, delves into the hidden depths of Country Life's extraordinary archive to bring you a long-forgotten story, photograph or advert.
By Melanie Bryan Published
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What everyone is talking about this week: This season's fashion is in an (Ivy) league of its own — just don't call it preppy
Week in, week out, Will Hosie rounds up the hottest topics on everyone's lips, in London and beyond.
By Will Hosie Published
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Six homes with breathtaking locations, from West Sussex to the Highlands, as seen in Country Life
Our pick of some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life this week includes a thatched home in Suffolk and two magnificent Scottish homes.
By Toby Keel Published
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'F1 on water': SailGP makes a splash in Portsmouth
Six years after it was founded, SailGP has got the wind behind its sails. What makes this sport, dubbed 'F1 on water', so compelling?
By James Fisher Published
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'Calm, beautiful, loving, and intelligent — everything about that dog was pure majesty': The greyhound is Country Life’s first dog breed of the week
From ancient hunting dogs to royal symbols in medieval Britain, greyhounds have captured the hearts of many — including Jilly Cooper and Twiggy.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Plant once, enjoy for decades: Alan Titchmarsh on the wonder that is the agapanthus
Agapanthus has a special place in Alan Titchmarsh's heart.
By Alan Titchmarsh Published
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A 'masterpiece of structural elegance' set in a secluded woodland grove is up for auction at £18,000
The iconic Bernat Klein Studio — described as 'one of Scotland’s most important twentieth-century buildings' — is going under the hammer. A tempting prospect — but buyer beware, says Toby Keel.
By Toby Keel Published