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August 2017 Archive

92 articles

31 August
Chris Barber: Britain’s Godfather of Jazz playing off key, and the day he entertained 1m people
The grand Georgian house that served as a Red Cross Hospital in both World Wars
Remembering Diana, Princess of Wales
30 August
A beautiful Hampshire house with fascinating history inside, outside and even underneath
Zara Tindall on riding, falling off, and why High Kingdom is 'such a dude'
Country Life August 30 2017
29 August
The British bathroom company with 200 years of quality behind it
Greatest Recipes Ever: Fergus Henderson’s Welsh rarebit
Bilbao: The perfect mini-break for the architecture buff
28 August
A historic home ‘of strong and solid character’ in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
My favourite painting: Nicholas Cullinan
How to create the perfect bedroom: 7 things you have to know, by Henriette von Stockhausen
27 August
20 magnificent houses, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Marchmont: The Scottish expertise and craftsmanship behind the revival
Recipe: Fig, walnut and maple-syrup cheesecake
26 August
Red telephone boxes: 7 fantastic alternative uses for a British icon
Alan Titchmarsh: The neighbour whose clever and generous wildflower 'hedge' I'll never forget
A 17th century house in Somerset perfect if you love horses – or horsepower
International Dog Day: Send us pictures of your four-legged friend
25 August
Chablé Resort, Mexico, under review: A heady mix of health and hedonism
The country house with the finest Jacobean façade in Huntingdonshire
The Highland Games: Dancing, bagpipes and giant men in kilts since 1314
24 August
A miniature castle in Kent that sits alongside a magnificent folly tower
10 fascinating things you should know about the Shipping Forecast
150 years of the Shipping Forecast: The magic and poetry of Dogger, Fisher and German Bight
Lexus RX450h review: ‘Practically perfect in every way’
23 August
Edinburgh, the ‘miracle in stone’, summed up in 10 perfect pictures and quotes
The perfect shopping list for a 'forever home'? Detached, in the country, and close to a decent pub
Country Life August 23 2017
22 August
Where, when and how to spot an otter in the wild
An island with a six-bedroom lighthouse keeper's cottage that's the stuff of dreams
Four gorgeous burger recipes for National Burger Day, with a side of mouthwatering onion rings
Tweed is good. Tweed works – even in the era of GoreTex
21 August
My favourite painting: Lord Macdonald
A Highland sporting haven for fishing fanatics
Get the look: The dining room inspired by Long Island
20 August
16 stunning properties, as seen in the pages of Country Life
The Berkshire home with the ultimate treehouse in the garden
Garvald Grange: a haven of flowers and honeybees
19 August
A majestic West Highland sporting estate boasting multiple income streams
Salmon burgers with pickled-cucumber salad and tzatziki
Marchmont: Scotland’s most ambitious Palladian house
18 August
Tapeley Park: A Devonshire garden filled with dramatic flourishes at every turn
An exemplary mixed-use estate in the heart of Highland Perthshire
9 new cookery books to inspire a creative kitchen
17 August
Africa's greatest watering holes: Top 10 tubs with a view
The sporting Scottish estate that was once home to Sir Walter Scott
A riot of colour: Boats in Bloom shortlist announced
16 August
The Clifton, St John's Wood review: A neighbourhood gem
The quintessential Georgian farmhouse owned by a make-up artist to the stars
Country Life August 16 2017
15 August
Let sleeping dogs lie: 8 stylish dog beds for cool canines
14 August
Seven stunning pieces of jewellery that will delight horse lovers
Northamptonshire: Why this county of spires and squires is more than just a backdrop to the M1
Little Naish: The folly that went from dilapidated garden shed to beautiful modern home
13 August
19 delightful properties, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Sandycombe Lodge: The house that JMW Turner created, restored just as he designed it, now open to the public
Cook the ultimate post-shoot dinner menu
12 August
9 utterly magnificent apartments where you can live in splendour at a fraction of the usual cost
Recipe: Simon Hopkinson’s game crumble and bread sauce
Four expert tips for creating a beautiful kitchen to last a lifetime
11 August
18 things you really ought to know about Northamptonshire
A marvellous manor in the South Downs with 700 years of history
10 August
Lady Emma's afternoon tea in The Orangery review: Longleat's latest attraction
A country house with an unforgettable incentive: Buy one get one free
Oundle: Britain's most perfectly-preserved Georgian market town?
9 August
Harry Potter's childhood home goes up for sale
House swap holidays: What they are, how they work and why everyone is trying it
Country Life August 9 2017
8 August
A Cornwall getaway that's perfect for Poldark fans
A lovely country house that comes with its own vineyard and winery
How to make a hallway that’s more than just a dumping ground
7 August
The Colorado ranch with real dinosaur footprints within its grounds
Subaru BRZ review: 'A front-engined sportscar that handles like nothing else on the road'
The £1,000 cat treehouse, and other extraordinary animal homes
Planning an English country wedding | Part 7: The Frontispiece
My favourite painting: Allan Lamb
6 August
Four gorgeous properties, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Great Chalfield Manor: How this medieval house was loved back to life
A picture-perfect castle for sale just outside London
5 August
An exceptional equestrian estate with mouthwatering stabling and training facilities
Little Mynthurst Farm: A rare mid-20th-century garden designed by Russell Page
10 iconic sporting trophies (and the intriguing tales behind them)
4 August
First mega yacht harbour in the Adriatic country under construction
The Ritz’s head sommelier knighted (but not as you know it)
3 August
Strawberry, rose and pistachio dacquoise
Farewell, brave riders: British Army's White Helmets to disband after 90 years
The Edwardian estate once home to the original Star Wars producer
Digital detox: How to make the most of a country getaway
2 August
Royal Hospital Chelsea to host premier showjumping event
Country Life August 2 2017
A charming Hebridean cottage that’s a step back into a forgotten age