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'The whole idea was to create a bit of a two fingers to the likes of Whispering Angel': Raise a glass to England's sparkling roséEnglish sparkling rosé is everywhere this summer, but blushing still wines made in this country might soon give Provence a run for its money, too, finds Emma Hughes.
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A rare double-fronted home that's fit for a film star — on the street made famous by 'The Parent Trap'Numbers 39 and 41, Egerton Terrace is a standout on the London property market.
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Silent assassin or scapegoat: Is the sparrowhawk really to blame for Britain’s vanishing songbirds?Mark Cocker turns his attention to the surprisingly fast sparrowhawk in this instalment of his column, The Unloved Bird's Club.
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Rest among the wildflowers and be inspired in this exquisite one-bedroom Cotswold homeBarton Meadow Lodge is what we mean when we say an inspiring escape to the country.
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If these historic walls could talk, they'd tell you to take the Country Life Quiz of the Day, August 13, 2026We like grand country houses, you like grand country houses. Why not take a quiz about grand country houses?
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Glass half full: The beautifully fragile artform that has taken the world by stormCorinne Julius shines the spotlight on a little-known art form at which this country excels.
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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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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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Meals on wheels: How the railways transformed how we eatFrom fashionable dining cars to hauling fresh produce across Britain, the train has left a permanent mark on British cuisine, argues Emma Hughes.
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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.
