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The French Capability Brown meets English-style design in this German gardenA jewel in Germany’s crown: there’s more than a hint of the fairy tale about Schloss Dyck in the Rhineland.
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You had me at 'waterslide': This restored Jersey farmhouse is a luxury playground for adults and childrenLe Grand Mourier, on the market with Hamptons, has a garden designed by Joe Swift.
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A five-minute guide the little London engine that could (deliver the mail)This curious London attraction is the perfect way to keep your kids learning this summer holiday (and adults will love it too), writes Gilly Pickup.
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Rolex’s most complicated sailing watch is back on deckThe Yacht-Master II returns after a two-year-long hiatus.
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Fly me to the Country Life Quiz of the Day, August 12, 2026, and let me play among the starsIn honour of the solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower, today’s quiz waxes lyrical about all things celestial.
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Rodel House review: Scandi-Scot chic on the original home of Harris TweedThe spirit of the Hebrides breathes from every inch of stone and tweed at Rodel House.
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'They will never be for the purists': The relentless, referential and upbeat joy of postmodern buildingsAs many of postmodern architectures finest buildings enter their fourth decade, Jack Watkins makes the case for why this often overlooked architectural style warrants further study.
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A historic Hebridean estate with more than 3,000 acres, its own herd of Highland cattle and a glorious castle at its heartGlengorm is everything you could ever want a Scottish estate to be, and much more.
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Fowey good indeed: Six homes for sale on one of Cornwall's most beautiful stretches of waterThe Fowey Royal Regatta takes place this week — August 15–21 — prompting a look at some of the glorious places you could live in this magical spot.
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Do you know your Famous Five from your Secret Seven? Find out in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, August 11, 2026It's Enid Blyton's birthday today so we thought we'd test your knowledge of one of Britain's best-selling authors.
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How to introduce colour and comfort to a traditional farmhouseBryony Richardson talks to Arabella Youens about her recent project in the Channel Islands.
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Country Life August 12, 2026Country Life August 12, 2026, meets the churchwardens, our unsung heroes of village life. Plus, Tom Howells goes worm charming, we examine the radical Pre-Raphaelites and how the heatwaves are revealing long-lost gardens.
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What you'll find in this week's issue of Country Life — and how to subscribe or get your copy
Find out what's in this week's edition of Country Life magazine.
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Touchscreens are a window into a hell of our own makingToo minimal, too boring, too grey. The interior of a car used to be a sacred space, and now it's just another office. But it doesn't have to be like this, argues James Fisher.
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A home that brings modern luxury to a castle built by one of the heroes of AgincourtA home in the West Wing of Thurland Castle has come up for sale, and it's a fascinating mix of new and old.
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Athena: The best stage for contemporary art is inside our historic houses and gardensClaydon House in Buckinghamshire is hosting a new exhibition by White Cube gallery.
