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Matthew Freud’s hotel with four restaurants turns the expected Cotswolds stay on its headBull Burford is a bull in name only, discovers Richard MacKichan — who also reveals everything you need to know about the Cotswolds town, including where to eat and what to do.
By Richard MacKichan Published
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Where to eat the best risotto alla Milanese in the city where it was created, you ask? An insider’s guide to Milan, for Salone del Mobile and beyondCountry Life's ultimate guide to Italy’s often-underrated city, according to people in the know.
By Ella Rose Phillips Published
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The theatrical-inspired London hotel suite that I would break a leg to stay in againThe Oliver Messel Terrace Suite at The Dorchester was originally dreamt up by the eponymous stage designer. Lotte Brundle stays the night.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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The carnival barker bush pilots that bring the world's oldest desert to lifeLittle comes close to a Cessna safari over the dramatic Namibian landscape — even if you’re scared of heights. Words and photographs by Christopher Wallace.
By Christopher Wallace Published
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Storfjord Hotel review: A Scandi fantasy that's spitting distance from a distinctive-looking Art Nouveau fishing townChris Schalkx goes in search of soft adventure in south-west Norway.
By Chris Schalkx Published
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Pamela Goodman: Don't mess with the wind, else it might just blow your car doors offOn a windy trip to Greece, Pamela Goodman realises that she should've headed Ancient warnings.
By Pamela Goodman Published
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A journey to NASA’s headquarters to mark the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 yearsBen Lerwill crosses the pond to find out whats goes on inside NASA's hub for human spaceflight training, research, and flight control.
By Ben Lerwill Published
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Hôtel Byblos review: The headline-making Saint-Tropez hotel that was built to impress Brigitte BardotMore than a half century after Brigitte Bardot visited the hotel built as a sort of love letter to her, Rosie Paterson checks in to find out what makes it tick.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Eliamos review: A five-star retreat on the island made famous by Captain Corelli’s MandolinA new hotel-cum-villa concept on the Greek island of Kefalonia is the perfect place to base yourself for some rest and relaxation.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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An old Georgian bank has been transformed into three apartments in the highest town in the CotswoldsStow-on-the-Wold has welcomed travellers and traders since medieval times. Issy von Simson visits a new place to stay, inside a handsome former bank.
By Issy von Simson Published
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Do you ever walk into a hotel room and feel like it's missing something — like a banqueting hall and torture chamber? Here are ten castles you can stay in with unique amenitiesBen West lists the 10 best castles in the UK for an overnight stay like no other.
By Ben West Published
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Atelier Francis Mallmann review: The celebrity chef's restaurant with rooms in the 'Marfa of South America'Chef Francis Mallmann is responsible for transforming a beautiful, but forgotten town in Uruguay, into an internationally-renowned culinary and Arts hub.
By Chris Cotonou Published
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The stylish surf shacks from which to explore Cornwall’s wild and ancient coastlineIn our new series exploring the best places to visit in the UK, Mark Hedges journeys to Three Mile Beach near St Ives.
By Mark Hedges Published
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Fouquet’s New York review: Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live inside a macaroon?Country Life's Travel Editor visits the French hotel making waves in the Big Apple.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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A Himalayan hike in the footsteps of the Hindu GodsPamela Goodman journeys to Shakti Prana, a remote lodge with peerless views of sacred mountains in the Himalayas, only accessible on foot.
By Pamela Goodman Published
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Nay Palad Hideaway review: The surfing Mecca that feels like Bali before the beach clubsThis Filipino hotel has no televisions and the WiFi is patchy — and it's all the better for it, says Lauren Ho.
By Lauren Ho Published
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Where to honeymoon according to Alan Titchmarsh, Cath Kidston and moreFriends of the magazine share their honeymoon suggestions and decide where they'd go now if they got to choose all over again.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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In the battle of travel tour operator versus AI, who will win?Country Life's Travel Editor talks to two premium tour operators to find out how they're faring in the battle against AI.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Hôtel du Couvent: This former convent on the French Riviera has rekindled the rules of luxuryHôtel du Couvent has none of the excess that the French Riviera has become known for in recent years, says James Fisher.
By James Fisher Published
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This Hollywood star's home in the Canadian wilderness is now an exclusive-use lodgeThe vast, open spaces of Canada’s British Columbia can make you feel very small, but very much alive. Photographs by Allison LoBalbo and Brice Portolano.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated
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The real challenge facing Britain's grande dame seafront hotelsCountry Life's cultural crusader asks how we ensure the maintenance and conservation of seafront landmarks when the margins are so tight.
By Athena Last updated


