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250 years? That's nothing. Here are five beautiful American homes that are older than the USA itselfAs America celebrates its 250th birthday, we take a look at some of the finest homes built before independence, yet which still stand proud today.
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USA 250: Land of the free, home of the Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 3, 2026We don't do quizzes on Saturdays, so we're celebrating the Fourth of July on July 3.
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Steven King: My time with the world’s greatest jeweller you’ve never heard ofDaniel Brush's huge body of work is the subject of a new exhibition in Paris.
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What if we could all grow our own produce from the comfort of our living roomsHome Harvest’s founders want us all to farm from our own kitchens. Is this the future of agriculture, asks Will Hosie.
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'It’s a very human achievement to take something as awe-inspiring as commercial air travel and reduce it to a tedious series of administrative tasks': Top travel tips for making your journey betterModern-day commercial flight leaves plenty to be desired, but there’s lots you can do to stop the experience from ruining your holiday.
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Trackside at Silverstone? Your own rally stage? Seven magnificent homes for those who feel the need for speedAs the world prepares for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Annabel Dixon takes a look at the best homes for petrolheads for sale across the country.
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If the Unloved Birds’ Club has an apex predator in its midst, then it is surely the white-tailed eagleWhat part–if any–did the white-tailed eagle play in the mysterious disappearance of a group of Shetland foals? Mark Cocker investigates
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The 'British Alcatraz' didn't become a prison — it was turned into a unique private island bolthole, and now it's up for saleThorne Island, off the beautiful coast of Pembrokeshire, is on the market after a nine-year labour-of-love transformation.
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This painting sums up The War of Independence's effect on our shoresAgainst the backdrop of Portsmouth harbour seen from Gosport, this 18th century work of art tells a wider story of international importance.
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The most demanding, delicious pelargoniums, from the variety that likes it drier than a Martini, to the flower with peppermint-scented leaves 'as soft as mouse fur'Pelar
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'One of the finest manor houses to come to the market in recent years', in a Dorset village that's been inhabited for 2,500 yearsThe Ashmore Estate is a wonderful stretch of England for sale in an ancient, unspoilt landscape. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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What has the USA ever done for us? Quite a lot, as it turns outLet us give thanks for an open-hearted culture that will endure long after the politics have faded.
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In The Dogh0use: Would you pay extra to build your own luxury watch?Studio Underd0g's new seven-figure facility is a dream come true for wannabe watchmakers.
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From July and Jools to Jewels, Jules and Julian — the ultimate July questions in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 1, 2026As the seventh month of the year kicks off, enjoy our July-themed quiz.
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‘Your brain switches off in a way it doesn’t necessarily when you’re staying in the nicest suite at Claridge’s’: Why we’ve all got cabin feverLisa Johnson questions why we all want to go off-grid, and reveals her favourite British cabin stays.
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Avoid flaccid lettuce, gently-rotting cucumber and shiny processed ham with Tom Parker Bowles's guide to the perfect saladTom Parker Bowles draws inspiration from around the world and tucks in.
