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An off-grid private island in a spectacular Scottish archipelago is for sale at just £350,000Spectacular, remote, beautiful and a true sanctuary from the modern world: Mullagrach Island offers a breathtaking chance to get away from it all.
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Why is this British bird sometimes dubbed 'the black death'?In the second instalment of our series on Britain’s most misunderstood birds, the voracious cormorant is in the spotlight.
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An English country home that dreamt it was a château has come up for saleIt might be in the heart of rural Leicestershire, but there's more than a touch of Gallic flair about Leesthorpe Hall. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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It's 5pm somewhere: The Country Life Quiz of the Day, May 21, 2026, is all about pubsBottoms up!
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Famous faces and moments you might've missed at the Chelsea Flower Show so farWe're halfway through the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, so it's probably as good a time as any for a recap.
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Engines are the stone tablets on which Rolls-Royce’s legacy was carved. So what happens when you replace them with a battery?The Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Lunaz might be the purest ever vision of Charles Rolls's electric prophecy. Trinity Francis finds out what makes it buzz.
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Treehouses are 'catnip for the incurable romantic' — and these two on the market are as good as it getsNottinghamshire versus the Dordogne isn't a debate we ever thought we'd need to have — but that's where we are today with these two gorgeous properties for sale boasting magnificent treehouses.
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‘We thought they could be a lovely gift for our daughter-in-law’: How an unsuspecting couple found £11,000 worth of cat paintings in a skipTwo works by 19th-century artist Louis Wain are heading for auction, after being rescued by a couple in South Wales who had no idea of their value.
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What not to miss at the Chelsea Flower Show: Clive Nichols and Kathryn Bradley-Hole on the Country Life PodcastClive Nichols and Kathryn Bradley-Hole join the Country Life Podcast live from the Chelsea Flower Show.
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What can you remember from the Chelsea Flower Show so far? The Country Life Quiz of the Day, May 20, 2026The Country Life team are at RHS Chelsea. Have you been following along with our reporting so far?
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'It would be very odd to be in a room without a plant, wouldn't it?': How to decorate with houseplants, inspired by our Chelsea Flower Show standAmy Merricks talks to Jane Kennerley about the importance and nostalgia of bringing the garden inside.
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Best country houses for sale this weekA breathtaking ivy-clad Cotswolds mansion is just one of the many wonderful homes in this week's selection.
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Baur au Lac review: The centuries-old, family-run Swiss hotel that witnessed the imagining of the Nobel Peace PrizeSteven King reviews Baur au Lac, a lakeside hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, with a storied history.
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'If you're lucky, you might experience four seasons in the space of four hours': The snob's guide to summer dressingWhat to wear to weddings, park picnics, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Henley Festival, according to Sophia Money-Coutts.
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What you'll find in this week's issue of Country Life — and how to subscribe or get your copyThis week's magazine delves into the wonders of the West Country — and much more besides.
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'It felt like a private kingdom... the perfect house for our family': James Holland on his first house in the countryThe author and historian James Holland came across his first country home in time-honoured fashion: by seeing a 'for sale' sign as he drove through a picture-postcard village.
