Owning & running a country house Money & energy saving tips: www.billscutter.com or try www.moneysavingexpert.com, saving energy tips www.est.org.uk and general financial tips www.motleyfool.co.uk Cold callers: Get rid of nuisance cold callers http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/ Architectural & conservation advice: Advice on owning a listed building: www.english-heritage.org.uk Georgian Groupwww.georgiangroup.org.uk Victorian Society www.victorian-society.org.uk www.countrylife.co.uk/property/guidesextensions Find out what your neighbour sold his house for at www.englishhouseprices.co.uk Housekeeping tips: Housekeeping tips Hire out house for film locations: www.edinfilm.com www.tayscreen.com Government advice on collecting, buying and selling art :www.culturalpropertyadvice.gov.uk Find a new country pad (or holiday home): www.countrylife.co.uk/property Find nearest farmers' markets: www.farmersmarkets.net Organisations to join Countryside Alliance Country Land and Business AssociationBritish Association for Shooting and Conservation National Trust Game Conservancy Trust Historic Houses Association National Gardens Scheme Royal Horticultural Society Owning horses Horse passports www.defra.gov.uk News & horse care advice from Horse & Hound www.horseandhound.co.uk Online magazines of interest Homes & Gardens Decanter magazine The Field Shooting Times Golf Monthly
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Ashford Castle review: The fantastic five-star hotel in Ireland that the Guinness family once used to show off their wealth and influenceYou’ve seen ‘The House of Guinness’ — well here’s the castle.
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The David Beckham edition of the Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 22, 2025Icon of the football pitch, underwear adverts and the countryside — we celebrate our guest editor Sir David Beckham in today's quiz.
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How to buy a house at auctionBuying at auction can mean you secure your dream property for a bargain price, but preparation is the key
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What to expect when you're expecting (to move to the countryside)On March 28, agents Michael Graham will be showcasing some of their best countryside properties at their west London office.
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Property Talk: When is the right time to downsize?Sometimes our homes can get too big for us, meaning it’s time to downsize. Here, we speak to those involved with the process.
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How to win in the property market: Tips from some of Britain's best buying agentsWhether looking for the perfect family home or negotiating on price, buying agents do the heavy lifting–and are well used to analysing the market. Carla Passino gets advice from a few of the best.
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Top tips on renting your holiday homeThe holiday-home market on the Cornish coast looks set for a lively summer. Arabella Youens finds out how to make the running costs bearable.
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Tips and advice for holiday home ownersWith the start of the summer season nearly upon us, more and more country-house owners are dipping into the short-let scene.
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Property guide to ElsteadFreddie Mack shares the secrets of Elstead in Surrey, a prime spot for young families looking for properties outside London near good schools
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Property guide to CheritonIf you're considering buying property in or around Cheriton this year, take a look at our property guide which covers where to buy, what prices to expect and where to have fun in the area
