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The ocean is dying. Titouan Bernicot is regrowing it, one coral at a timeThe world (and Rolex and Prada) are betting on a 20-something-year-old's coral gardens.
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Charles Berkeley on the arch at the castle that's been in his family since the 1100sJohn Goodall meets Charles Berkeley, whose family have owned Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire for nine centuries, to find out about one of its most striking original features.
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A 'Tudor' mansion on the Tube, in 30 acres of countrysideRipley Grange is one of the most remarkable houses on the market in the Home Counties today.
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Emily Roux doesn't need her father's help, unless it's looking after the childrenFor Emily Roux and Michel Roux Jr, cooking is a family affair. Lotte Brundle meets the father and daughter duo.
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Pinch, punch it's the first Country Life Quiz of the Day (of the month) of September 1, 2026Here are some facts about September to impress your friends with. Thank us later.
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The art of renovating a house so beautifully, you'd never know it was rentedInterior-design practice Blyth-Collinson has brought a distinctive look to a rented house in Oxfordshire.
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Country Life September 2, 2026Country Life September 2, 2026, looks at the legacy of the Normans in Britain, meets the seed detective and tries not to get sucked into the quicksand.
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'The Pull of an Elephant and the Appetite of a Canary': The enduring joys of driving vintage carsThis week sees two of the country's most prestigious car shows grace the grounds of Blenheim Palace and Hampton Court. Back in 1986, the acclaimed novelist James Leasor helpfully explained the joys of owning and driving classic cars — a pleasure that thankfully still endures today.
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The creative power of scenery and steam continues to inspireThe myriad tracks and carriages of the British rail network have proved fruitful inspiration for generations of writers.
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'A smooth-haired miniature called Mouse numbered the actor Rupert Everett among her conquests': Don't let the dachshund's diminutive size fool youMatthew Dennison meets the low-slung little dog that is always at heel.
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Thomas Becket, a lion and the author of 'Out of Africa' all lived in this medieval monastery photographed for Country LifeMelanie Bryan recounts the fascinating history of Haverholme Priory.
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Waterside homes to die for, from a house carved in to a Cornish cliffside to an island home on a Cotswolds lakeThose who love getting out on to the water are spoilt for choice in today's property market. Annabel Dixon dips her toes in to pick out five of the best.
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What is everyone talking about this week: The Government is coming for Britain's cigar merchantsA provision in the Tobacco and Vapes Act, currently in consultation, could force the UK cigar trade to adopt the same packaging as for cigarettes.
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The service station is a symbol of civilisational decline, but it doesn't have to beBritain's service stations have lagged behind the Continent's for too long. Will Hosie finds a few outliers worth rerouting your journey for.
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Six superb country properties, from a vast Highland estate to a South Coast rectory, as seen in Country LifeOur round-up this week features a everything from a contemporary mansion to a manor house in the 'Notswolds'.
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Duelling, revolution and a picture-perfect cottage in IrelandDuring the 1790s, a widow, Mary Bushe, created a Romantic cottage and garden for herself: Dangan Cottage, Co Kilkenny. John Goodall explains the background to its creation and reports on the remarkable recent restoration of the property, now the home of Christopher Moore.
