Travel

Chewton Glen review: 'I genuinely wanted to stay forever'

Annunciata Elwes visits Chewton Glen, the New Forest gem that's one of Britain's best-loved country house hotels.

The Country Life guide to Suffolk: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

Suffolk is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring country Norfolk, but there's just as much to do here and plenty of fascinating early medieval period history. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.

10 of Scotland’s most magical white sand beaches

What better day to celebrate some of Scotland's most stunning locations than St Andrew's Day? Here's our pick of 10 of the finest white sand beaches in the country.

The Three Horseshoes Batcombe review: Touring motorists need more pubs with rooms like this one

The Three Horseshoes Batcombe is a reimagined 17th century pub with fantastic food and rooms is inextricably linked to Country Life, discovers Giles Kime.

Temple Guiting Manor hotel review: Manor from heaven in the Cotswolds

Temple Guiting Manor is one of the country’s most handsome Tudor manor houses; together with its surrounding barns, it affords lavish and characterful self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Paula Lester took a trip.

On the tiger trail in India: ‘I simply couldn’t move from visceral terror’

2024 marks 130 years since Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’ was published. Rupert Uloth has been inspired by that to go on his own tiger trail in India; he journeyed to India and Suján Sher Bagh in search of his own Shere Khan.

Jason Goodwin in Rome: 'Shelley would have been appalled; Keats would have told them to shut up'

Jason Goodwin heads to the Eternal City and finds a very 21st century mode of transport.

The Barnsdale at Oakham hotel review: 'A lesson in pure relaxation' next to Rutland Reservoir

Sister hotel to The Mitre and the third hotel in The Signet Collection is now open, but does it live up to the standards set by its siblings? We sent Lucy Ford to find out.

The eccentric corner of the country that's the only part of the UK successfully invaded in World War II — and how it's become a sought-after place to live

Charlie Baker visits one of the Isle of Wight’s oldest villages and finds a quiet enclave of eccentricity — as well as some remarkable homes up for sale.

Gstaad in summer: Chalets, cows and the joys of warm mountain air

Gstaad is a name that evokes winter glamour — yet the Swiss town is just as worthy of a visit in the summer as Rosie Paterson found out.

Perugia and rural Umbria: Where to go, what to see, and the best places to eat, drink and stay

Mary Miers explores what the capital of Umbria and its surrounding hilltowns have to offer.

Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus, review: A family-friendly hotel in Paphos

The classic Annabelle hotel in Cyprus is Emma Hiley's go-to hotel for winter sun trips with the whole family in tow. Post-Covid, and with a huge multi-million pound refurbishment complete, she checked to see if it's still at the top of its game.

Rewild Things review: Brand new treehouses on an ancient estate, bound to help you reconnect with your inner child

Elmore Court has introduced six treehouses to their burgeoning estate, overlooking an ongoing rewilding project. We sent Emily Anderson to take a walk on the (re)wild side.

An insider's guide to Harbour Island, The Bahamas, by India Hicks

In July 10, 1973, The Bahamas gained governmental independence from the UK. To mark the 50th anniversary, we've revisited our conversation with designer, writer, businesswoman and former fashion model India Hicks, who has lived on Harbour Island with her family for more than two decades.

Bailiffscourt hotel review: I can't believe it's not medieval

Take a look at Bailiffscourt and you'd think it dated back to the 14th century, yet it's a painstakingly-recreated facsimile that was the brainchild of the Guinness family. Toby Keel paid a visit.

The Datai Langkawi review: A jungle paradise with conservation at its core

On the 30th anniversary of one of Malaysia's leading hotels, Tiffany Daneff checks in to see if it's still at the top of its game.

Country Life's Little Green Book: The top eco-friendly companies making the world a better place

In our inaugural Little Green Book, Country Life presents a list of brands that are striving to make the world a better place without compromising on style. Compiled by Giles Kime and Rosie Paterson.

Tottering-by-Gently abroad: Annie Tempest's paintings of a cruise around the Mediterranean

No, Tottering-by-Gently hasnt moved to Greece — but Country Life's cartoonist Annie Tempest took a trip there, and produced this gorgeous watercolour record of her travels.

Curious Questions: Why did the Victorians become so obsessed with travelling the world?

On the 150th anniversary of the death of British explorer David Livingstone, Ben Lerwill asks why intrepid British men and women have long been–and still are–fond of venturing to the farthest corners of the globe.

Is the Orient Express the best way to see Europe?

Slow train travel is making a come back says Rosie Paterson, who hops aboard the revived Orient Express from Venice to Paris.