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June 2017 Archive

103 articles

30 June
The rubbish dumps transformed from landfill to stunning natural beauty spots
A delighful Italiante mansion on the beach at the price of an Essex commuter house
Five ultimate clotted cream recipes
Clotted cream: How it's made, who does it best, and whether to put it on before or after the jam
How to make Nancy Birtwhistle’s lemon and caraway scones
Dive in: Perfect pool room furniture and accessories
29 June
Where to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen
The Tudor mansion in Sussex where Lutyens and Jekyll pooled their talents
Goodwood Festival of Speed in numbers
Roast butterflied leg of lamb with vignarola
28 June
The 10 most beautiful marinas in Europe, from Scotland to Sardinia
A stunning 19th century chapel converted into an unbelievably glamorous home
Country Life June 28 2017
27 June
Princess Diana's Audi convertible to go under the hammer
A perfect thatched cottage with a fairytale garden, pool and room for horses
A night at the ballet under the stars plus champagne, dinner, wine and B&B for just £145
The Astronomer Royal interview: 'The best discoveries will be made via symbiosis of people and machines'
The art of the sunrise and sunset: How the greats have captured Nature's finest display
26 June
One of John Nash’s least-known country houses comes to the market
How to design the perfect pool house
My favourite painting: Peter May
25 June
11 glorious houses, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Hampton Court Flower Show: When is it, what to see, how do I get there, how do I get tickets?
Bel & The Dragon review: A country inn with a real feel of home
Miso cod with warm fennel-and-yuzu salad and nori potatoes
24 June
Where to buy a kitchen dresser
The Tudor mansion for sale that kept the Tate’s treasures safe during the First World War
23 June
A beautiful country house and estate in the heart of the Surrey Hills comes to the market
Hamlet at Glyndebourne: 'I felt as I was experiencing the play with fresh eyes and ears'
'Ballet under the Stars' at Hatch House to feature Galeazzi and Lacarra
The Dragon Tree: Beautiful, exotic – and very easy to keep
22 June
A Highland laird's mansion house situated on Argyll's 'Secret Coast'
Armagnac: The beautiful, high-class brandy steeped in history and tradition
Royal Ascot hats: The best of the fashion from flat racing’s greatest meeting
21 June
Top 10 places to buy property in France
Prince Harry: 'Even if I were King, I'd do my own shopping'
Quiz: How much do you know about great British inventions?
The kitchen dresser, and why it's 'more important than central heating'
Country Life June 21 2017
20 June
Six gorgeous character homes for less than the price of a London terrace
Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi: A monastery that's become a beautiful hotel
Nina Campbell: How we designed Annabel's, the club where everyone looks good
19 June
The extraordinary country house where the Mr Men books were written
My favourite painting: Sir Laurie Magnus
All you need to know ahead of Royal Ascot 2017
18 June
18 magnificent houses, as seen in the pages of Country Life
How to buy an antique that really fits in with your home
Tom Kerridge's perfect picnic: 'I'm a big fan of cold meats and cheese'
17 June
Rhodds Farm: From open space to stunning country garden in under 12 years
Thomasina Miers's perfect picnic: 'Take lots of finger food and plenty of delicious white wine'
The sprawling Wiltshire house that ‘grows on you each time you walk through the door’
16 June
Dormice: Britain’s sleepiest, and most charming little creatures
The mysterious case of the Frankfurt rose
Father's Day gifts for the sporting gentleman
An utterly beautiful Sussex home that's grand, light and within easy reach of London
15 June
A masterpiece by a master: James Paine's design for the Doncaster Mansion House
Recipe: Simon Hopkinson's take on L'Etoile's Turbot a la Monegasque
A beautiful island to call your own, for the price of a one-bedroom flat
14 June
The Englishman who made Canaletto famous, and the paintings he kept for himself
The house that proves an Englishman’s home really is his castle
Country Life June 14 2017
13 June
The man who risked it all for a life making beautiful garden furniture
The eloquence of line: Raphael’s drawings at the Ashmolean Museum
A dream house on Jersey with a ‘Batcave’ garage built in underneath
12 June
The Oxford Blue restaurant review: A pub that's aiming for perfection
My favourite painting: Michael Chance
The WW2 naval base set to become an incredible clifftop home near Edinburgh
11 June
Seven lovely properties, as seen in the pages of Country Life
The search is on for the Landscape Photographer of the Year
The alternative Season: 20 things you must do this summer
Cobthorne: A home that stands out for its grace, even in the beautiful town of Oundle
The grand house with the largest library west of Salisbury
10 June
A pocket-sized castle in Salisbury that is both adorable and affordable
Come on in, the water’s lovely: Why we all love a lido
What next for Clandon Park? Time to breathe life back into this great house
9 June
From Drunken Ducks to Unruly Pigs: British pubs with quirky animal names
The first brick-built house in Shropshire comes to the market
Dream homes in London's garden squares: The capital city's miniature rural idylls
8 June
Forget the policies - election day is all about the dogs at polling stations
A promising leap from Star Wars to the London stage, but what next for John Boyega?
Sicilian caponata filo pie
The enchanting Hampshire home that hosted Henry V before he marched to Agincourt
7 June
2017 General Election: What Britain's political parties promise for life in the country
Country Life June 7 2017
6 June
Get free tickets to the The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia
A simple guide to the seaweed of Britain
Dewsall Court review: A home from home in the heart of Herefordshire
A grand house that offers a striking fusion of Georgian and 21st century design
5 June
My favourite painting: Lord Dalmeny
A house for sale where Thomas Hardy broke his love rival’s heart
4 June
Why the British love eccentric collections – and what you need to know to start your own
13 spectacular properties, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Take the Country Life property price quiz
3 June
Kedleston Hall: A National Trust gem restored to its extraordinary former glory
Emilia Fox on on unexpected success, technophobia and being buried alive
A magnificent lakeside home near Princess Anne's Cotswolds estate
2 June
Fillet of beef with roasted radicchio and soy-and-balsamic mushroom reduction
A home for sale that witnessed an extraordinary piece of sporting history
Still on a roll: Fabrics and wallpaper that have stood the test of time
1 June
Craghoppers NosiLife: Round-the-clock protection for intrepid travellers
UK Wine Awards: All the winners, and how Coates & Seely took top prize
Love letters from our readers: Famous fans of Country Life
19 inspirational, touching and funny Chelsea Flower Show pictures