Country Life Magazine

Sarah Raven: ‘I find nature very inspiring and reassuring, when things are feeling a bit dire in the world and we have world wars’ The gardener and writer on her love of Cretan wild flowers, why she quit her job as a doctor, her husband’s grandmother Vita Sackville-West — and her consuming passions.

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A gorgeous country house covered in rambling roses and with one 'great feature' that sets it apart from most Cotswolds mansions Penny Churchill takes a look at the beautiful Aycote House, where Arts-and-Crafts meets the Cotswolds.

A gorgeous country house covered in rambling roses and with one 'great feature' that sets it apart from most Cotswolds mansions www.countrylife.co.uk/property/cot...

What happened to bottom knockers, canine-bothering dog whippers and grime-caked mudlarks? Stephen Roberts explores some unfortunate occupations best consigned to history.

What happened to bottom knockers, canine-bothering dog whippers and grime-caked mudlarks? www.countrylife.co.uk/culture/what...

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.

Fouquet’s New York review: Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live inside a macaroon? www.countrylife.co.uk/travel/place...

Growing leeks: What to plant, when to to it, and how to make them thrive Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono shares his favourite leeks.

Growing leeks: What to plant, when to to it, and how to make them thrive www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-inte...

A £15 million villa on an island that's an A-lister's playground, with its own private outdoor cinema This sprawling property in Mallorca is almost unbearably chic — just like the island itself.

A £15 million villa on an island that's an A-lister's playground, with its own private outdoor cinema www.countrylife.co.uk/property/ove...

Who won that Oscar? Country Life Picture Quiz of the Day, March 13, 2026 As the world goes mad for the Oscars, can you name the Oscar winners — the films, or the actors, or the directors — featured in our picture quiz?

Who won that Oscar? Country Life Picture Quiz of the Day, March 13, 2026 www.countrylife.co.uk/quiz/who-won...

The diamond necklace that lost Marie Antoinette her head How a cardinal’s attempt to court royal favour precipitated one of the most celebrated scandals of the ancien régime.

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Meet the men trying to revive our pubs — and farms — for the price of one When James Gummer, Phil Winser and Olivier van Themsche opened the Pelican in 2022, the pub became the sexiest place to see and be seen. It now forms part of a consortium boasting seven properties and an enviable farm-to-table model, which its founders believe can help revive the English countryside.

Meet the men trying to revive our pubs — and farms — for the price of one www.countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/fo...

The Alpine ski resorts that are as lovely in the summer as they are in winter — and the best property to buy If you thought the best time to visit the mountains was in the winter then think again. Steven King rounds up the Alpine resorts that are a delight year-round, and the best property in each one to buy right now.

The Alpine ski resorts that are as lovely in the summer as they are in winter — and the best property to buy www.countrylife.co.uk/property/ove...

A distinguished copy of 'Salvator Mundi' is now on offer — could it also be the truest to Leonardo da Vinci's vision? One of the roughly 20 known versions of 'Salvator Mundi', executed by da Vinci's workshop, is being unveiled at TEFAF Maastricht, on the stand of British dealer Agnews Gallery.

A distinguished copy of 'Salvator Mundi' is now on offer — could it also be the truest to Leonardo da Vinci's vision? www.countrylife.co.uk/culture/art-...

What do tarot cards, gangsters and football players have in common? Find out in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 12, 2026 It’s our Editor’s 20th year at the helm of Country Life — so naturally, we’re celebrating with a quiz all about the number 20.

What do tarot cards, gangsters and football players have in common? Find out in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 12, 2026 www.countrylife.co.uk/quiz/what-do...

When did the bride start wearing white for her wedding? Silver, red or even black, marriage gowns of the past were seldom white, until Queen Victoria opted for the hue of purity in 1840, discovers Matthew Dennison

When did the bride start wearing white for her wedding? www.countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/fa...

A cheat's guide to bulbous irises and top tips for growing them Isabel Bannerman is bewitched and bewildered by bulbous irises.

A cheat's guide to bulbous irises and top tips for growing them www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-inte...

Glovebox: Lunaz says 'Happy Birthday DB6', rewards it with new 5.0-litre engine Plus, some Ferraris for sale and 10 years of Black Badge.

Glovebox: Lunaz says 'Happy Birthday DB6', rewards it with new 5.0-litre engine www.countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/mo...

A golden stone manor house in a village that is 'one of the best-kept secrets in the Cotswolds' In a village once frequented by William Shakespeare, a magnificent manor house is up for sale. Penny Churchill reports on Pebworth Manor.

A golden stone manor house in a village that is 'one of the best-kept secrets in the Cotswolds' www.countrylife.co.uk/property/cot...

'This is an international institution, a great Regency building and a public face of London. It deserves something better' The British Museum's proposal for a new temporary pavilion has every chance of casting a permanent shadow.

'This is an international institution, a great Regency building and a public face of London. It deserves something better' www.countrylife.co.uk/architecture...

Are these racehorse names real or fake? Decide yay or neigh in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 11, 2026 As Cheltenham Festival gets into full swing, let’s see if you can tell your equine contenders from the complete pretenders.

Are these racehorse names real or fake? Decide yay or neigh in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 11, 2026 www.countrylife.co.uk/quiz/are-the...

A Himalayan hike in the footsteps of the Hindu Gods Pamela Goodman journeys to Shakti Prana, a remote lodge with peerless views of sacred mountains in the Himalayas, only accessible on foot.

A Himalayan hike in the footsteps of the Hindu Gods www.countrylife.co.uk/travel/place...

A wedding who’s who: Are you the high-maintenance bride, helicopter father or alternative couple? Giles Kime presents a dramatis personae of 21st-century nuptials. Illustrations by Sholto Walker.

A wedding who’s who: Are you the high-maintenance bride, helicopter father or alternative couple? www.countrylife.co.uk/culture/peop...

'When I worked out how to turn the car on, its backside roared like a lion in the Masai Mara': A snob's guide to sports cars Spoiler alert: vintage is in, green Lotus's are out.

'When I worked out how to turn the car on, its backside roared like a lion in the Masai Mara': A snob's guide to sports cars www.countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/mo...

The new entries in the Country Life Top 100 for 2026 Our Country Life Top 100 has once again been entirely revised and updated. These are the new names that appear.

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What is it, therefore, that makes a good walking stick? As it turns out, quite a lot. Gabriel Stone investigates.

What is it, therefore, that makes a good walking stick? www.countrylife.co.uk/countryside/...

What are these? Take a punt in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 10, 2026 Other head scratchers await in Tuesday's quiz.

What are these? Take a punt in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 10, 2026 www.countrylife.co.uk/quiz/what-ar...

'I have 12 dogs and they are my greatest joy': These are a few of Manolo Blahnik's favourite things The shoe designer speaks to Amie Elizabeth White. Illustrations by Ollie Maxwell.

'I have 12 dogs and they are my greatest joy': These are a few of Manolo Blahnik's favourite things www.countrylife.co.uk/culture/peop...

Do androids dream of electric cars, with Adam Hay-Nicholls The Metro's F1 correspondent and Country Life car aficionado joins the Country Life Podcast to discuss Bugattis, F1, and how to drive a helicopter to the pub.

Do androids dream of electric cars, with Adam Hay-Nicholls www.countrylife.co.uk/podcast/do-a...

Country Life March 11, 2026 Britain's top 100 craftspeople, architects and designers are the stars of Country Life March 11, 2026, while we also look at toads, David Hockney and Castle Howard.

Country Life March 11, 2026 www.countrylife.co.uk/magazine/cou...

This Georgian church is now a gorgeous country home — and it was designed by a student of Sir John Soane Greystead Old Church is an object lesson in how good a converted church can become as a place to live. Julie Harding takes a look.

This Georgian church is now a gorgeous country home — and it was designed by a student of Sir John Soane www.countrylife.co.uk/property/nor...

‘Never back a grey horse’: Where the Cheltenham Festival superstition comes from Jack Watkins breaks down this piece of Cheltenham folklore, as this year’s festival begins .

‘Never back a grey horse’: Where the Cheltenham Festival superstition comes from www.countrylife.co.uk/countryside/...

The sad clown dog that won Best in Show at Crufts Meet the Clumber spaniel, the largest of the spaniels with a sad-looking face and a heart of gold.

The sad clown dog that won Best in Show at Crufts www.countrylife.co.uk/lifestyle/do...