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The extraordinary tale of Hadrian's Wall: 'Men have been deified for trifles compared with this admirable structure'
What once kept out hordes of bloodthirsty warriors is, nearly 2,000 years later, barely proof against the most timid of sheep. But if Hadrian’s Wall is now low on stature, it remains high on atmosphere, says Harry Pearson.
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F Zeen hotel review: Reconnect, recharge and rejuvenate at this adults-only wellness retreat in Kefalonia
Looking for somewhere to live out your 'New Year; new me' mantra? Then follow in the footsteps of Victoria Marston who discovers a perfect break from reality on the Greek island of Kefalonia.
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Atlanta Trevone review: The apartments making waves in Cornwall
Lydia Stangroom discovers a New England-style beach house on the Cornish coast that's as enchanting in the winter as it is come summer.
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Gleneagles Townhouse review: The contemporary townhouse hotel with a beguiling history
Gleneagles Townhouse has seemingly, and impressively, matched the lofty standards set by its country cousin, Gleneagles hotel, finds Mary Miers, on a visit to the hotel, member's club and all-day restaurant rolled into one.
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Treasured islands: The Maldivian hotels leading the way when it comes to sustainability and ocean conservation
Sustainability has never been more luxurious than in the Maldives, where innovative methods are being employed to ease environmental pressures without sacrificing style, finds our Travel Editor Rosie Paterson.
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World class stays: The best private homes, villas, safari lodges and chalets to rent around the globe right now
From multi-generational summer holidays to adults-only celebrations, there's a holiday rental out there for everyone. Our Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, selects some of the best.
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The Country Life guide to Northumberland: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
Crowd-free beaches, coastline, marshes and meadows, and plenty of wildlife make Northumberland a superb place to go. Here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
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Wild Thyme & Honey hotel review: A genuinely dog-friendly, boutique country inn in the heart of the Cotswolds
Many hotels promise to be dog-friendly, but few are as truly welcoming as Wild Thyme & Honey in the Cotswolds, say Paula Lester and her labrador Nimrod.
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'This is how riding holidays should be': Across Dartmoor by horse, with Mary King
Those people who say 'never meet your heroes' have clearly never run into Mary King, says Octavia Pollock, as she heads off on a horseback trail with the equestrian and Olympian.
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Retreat East: The Suffolk weekend escape with Nature at its heart
Emma Earnshaw checks into Retreat East and finds a new hotel that's paving the way for more sustainable hospitality.
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Where to stop along the South West 660 route, according to top chef Paul Ainsworth
The South West 660 — or SW660 — is a new route around the British coastline, starting in Dorset and ending in Somerset. British chef and Cornwall resident Paul Ainsworth is already a fan and keen to shine a light on the excellent restaurants and producers waiting to be discovered, along the way.
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Bovey Castle: A grand stately pile in Devon that's fit for the whole family
On a trip to the south-west Heather Clark checks into one of Bovey Castle's self-catering lodges .
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Gleneagles: The iconic Scottish golf hotel that is a perfect Highland haven for the non-golfer
From falconry to fly fishing, there's something for everyone at Gleneagles, says Country Life's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges, who checked in for his honeymoon.
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The Witches of Mull, and other spine-chilling stories from an island full of myth and magic
Now a thriving tourist spot, the Isle of Mull was once a perilous place to survive — particularly if you stumbled upon its multitude of myths and magic, believes Helen Fields.
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Wild swimming in Scotland: Where to swim — and stay — in the Cairngorms
Nautical nomad James Aiken rounds up his favourite swim spots in the Scottish Cairngorms and beyond and the best hotels to warm up in afterwards.
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Heading for the farm: Why more and more people are taking working holidays
More and more travellers are abandoning traditional holidays in favour of staying on a working farm. Rosie Paterson investigates why and where to find the best.
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A Country Life editor's pilgrimage to Lindisfarne
Country Life magazine's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges pays a visit to Lindisfarne, the castle owned and restored by the magazine’s founder as his Northumberland retreat.
