Cornwall is even more beautiful without the summer crowds, says Kate Green, and you don't even need to drive to get the most out of a trip to the tip…
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Petworth: What to do, where to stay and what to eat in one of Sussex’s most charming towns
Melanie Bryant spent a weekend in Petworth, the picture-perfect market town in the South Downs that boasts superb shopping, food and one of Britain's greatest country houses.
Bedford Lodge & Spa review: A hunting lodge-turned hotel and spa near the centre of Newmarket
Newmarket's Bedford Lodge & Spa is a ten minute walk from the town centre and a stones throw from the world famous training gallops. Lucy Ford paid a visit.
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire review: A deeply luxurious hotel that still retains a country-house feel
A grand country estate that's become a fine place to stay, The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers swish opulence and country charm within easy reach of London. Victoria Marston paid…
Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia review: The pearl of the Adriatic
Rosie Paterson visits Villa Dubrovnik and gives her top tips on how to make the most of the gorgeous, historical city which lies outside its walls.
11 Cadogan Gardens hotel review: An SW3 refuge for the country-house owner dragged into London
In a city where more and more hotels now have the charm and individuality of a suburban shopping centre, 11 Cadogan Gardens promises something rather more cosy. James Fisher paid…
Mousehole: A charming dot on the map perfect for fishing, unwinding and soaking in the Cornish culture
The tiny fishing village of Mousehole, in the farthest reaches of Cornwall, is a charming spot for swimming, spider crab, art and everything in between. James Elwes explores.
Nothing ventured: The life-changing moments of adventure travel are closer than ever before
As more of us seek out holiday experiences and expeditions that transcend everyday life, adventure travel is having a moment. We’ve found three amazing challenges that, thanks to the host…
23 things you need to know before you go skiing
If you're new to skiing – or you're about to go skiing someone who's a novice – Rosie Paterson and Kate Green provide a guide that will save much pain for…
Britain’s most beautiful narrow-gauge railways, from Norfolk to Wales
Chris spent months travelling on many of Britain’s loveliest narrow-gauge railways while researching his book Small Island by Little Train. And exclusively for Country Life, he’s picked out his all time-favourite…
10 of the best hotels in Britain to have earned themselves a spot in the latest Good Hotel Guide
Which are the best hotels to come on to the radar in the last 12 months? We asked the editors of the Good Hotel Guide for their favourite new spots.
Bicester Village: A delicate mixture of luxury shopping, teeming crowds and stunning British countryside
Alexandra Fraser visits ‘the Bond Street of Oxfordshire’ and their delectable new Café Wolseley, just in time for the Christmas rush.
The most haunted houses that you can visit in England and Wales
Ghosts and country houses go together like strawberries and cream. We name some of the country's best known haunted houses that you can actually visit.
A city guide to Reykjavik: Whale watching, sightseeing, Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon
Rosie Paterson explores the Icelandic capital, where one can visit the 74.5m high top of the Hallgrimskirkja Church, whale watch and relax in the famous Blue Lagoon.
Six of the best city festivals around the world – and six amazing homes where residents are at the heart of the action
Paris: Bastille Day We can think of quite a few stupendous fireworks festivals – Madeira has a month-long pyro-musical extravaganza in June and exploding rockets litter the skies over Japan…
Amanyangyun, Shanghai: Enjoying history in luxury
A newly opened luxury resort is the product of extraordinary conservation project. It offers visitors an intriguing insight into Chinese culture, as John Goodall explains.
A pilgrimage to the garden at Villa Lante, an incomparable flower of the Italian Renaissance
After 40 years, George Plumptre finally realises his dream and sees for himself Vignola’s masterpiece: the garden at Villa Lante.
The secret spots of the Algarve: A haven for golf lovers and sun seekers alike
Not far from the madding crowds of the Algarve’s splendid, but busy, central coast are tranquil enclaves and unspoilt villages, finds Nicola Venning.
Ellenborough Park: A luxury getaway for any country sporting enthusiast
Octavia Pollock takes a trip to Cheltenham to experience the best that this equestrian retreat has to offer.
Escape from the city: The Cotswolds v the Hamptons
Jay Gatsby frequented one, Kate Moss the other, but what makes these rural hotspots so desirable?