All content Archive | February 2018

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February 28th
- Tresco: Like Britain, but with better weather, beaches, gardens... and no cars
- Creamy chicken Swiss-chard rolls with walnut pesto and pomegranate seeds
- An exceptional Guernsey estate up for sale for the first time in over 30 years
- Country Life February 28 2018
February 27th
- The Pointer, Brill: A hotel, pub and restaurant oozing character and class
- A fairytale thatched cottage within an hour of central London
- Jason Goodwin: The signwriters of Britain who’ve nailed their grammar and added a touch of poetry
February 26th
- Courchevel: 150km of perfect skiing, beautiful chalets and a farmhouse restaurant cut into the side of a mountain
- A truly beautiful residence on a stunning cliff top location
- My favourite painting: Viscount Windsor
February 25th
- Four lovely properties, as seen in Country Life
- Anything but bird-brained: The amazing wartime feats of carrier pigeons
- Broomhall, Fife: A stupendous country house restored by the Earl of Elgin after 40 years of thought
- The swill basket maker: 'Even after 30 years, it’s still a challenge; every tree is different and each batch of baskets has its own journey’
February 24th
- Four perfect, pocket-sized character properties from just £275,000
- Annie Tempest: 'Tottering-by-Gently doesn't depend on jokes... Anything too clever doesn't work'
- How to choose a classic gentleman's overcoat which will last you a lifetime
- How to choose a conservatory, orangery or timber-framed extension to suit your house
February 23rd
- Living without plastic | Part 3: Taking aim at the supermarkets
- The magnificent estate with its own stunning Japanese water garden
- In Focus: The Van Dyck portrait that shows Charles I as monarch, connoisseur and proud father
February 22nd
- A chance to hear Lord Snowdon in conversation with Country Life's Giles Kime
- Jersey and Guernsey property: Is it immune to Brexit, and what you could get if you make the move
- How to make rocket-and-pea panna cottas with sesame salmon
February 21st
- Lawrence of Arabia's house in Oxford comes to the market
- Celebrating 25 years of Tottering-by-Gently - win a weekend house party for 12 at the real Tottering Hall
- Country Life February 21 2018
February 20th
- Chalet Coco, Saint Martin de Belleville: A luxury ski chalet in a spectacular, unspoilt spot
- 24 heavenly properties, as seen in Country Life
- Jason Goodwin: The upside of life in a harem, and modern-day slavery on the King's Road
February 19th
- Designing your own engagement ring – the dos and the don'ts
- The house where Rupert Brooke lodged and took tea in the garden goes under the hammer
- My favourite painting: John Tusa
February 18th
- How to make a delicious Irish stew without potatoes
- The 19th century plant hunters who helped make Caerhays Castle's incredible collection
- Woodhall Park, Hertfordshire: An exemplary example of restoration that highlights the importance of colour in Georgian interiors
- The gold stamper: ‘The younger generation is very appreciative of artisan work – they’re the ones driving the trend’
February 17th
- ‘The most beautiful spot on Earth’ for sale as Sir Christopher Ondaatje puts Glenthorne on the market
- Why some birds mate for life – and why some play the field (and the trees, ponds and rooftops)
February 16th
- Living without plastic | Part 2: A plan of plastic-free action
- The street art that could add thousands to the value of your home – even if you just live nearby
- In Focus: Michael Armitage's image of African violence that points the finger back at the western world
February 15th
- Jeep Renegade review: A car that's happy in city or country, with a steering wheel that will spark joy
- The V&A's Ocean Liners exhibition: A fascinating glimpse into an age of glamour
February 14th
- The true rose of St Valentine isn't actually red
- Six of the best Valentine’s Day easy-cook meals: Perfect food with minimal effort
- Country Life February 14 2018
February 13th
- Pol Roger unearth ancient bottles of champagne during building excavation
- A delicious winter salad with purple sprouting broccoli
- 1, Mallord Street: The ultimate Chelsea pied-à-terre?
- Jason Goodwin: 'We have books all over the floors and carpets on the furniture'
- Marble Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames: Restored to good nature
February 12th
- Harford Manor: A brand new Berkshire estate which throws the country house rulebook out of the window
- My favourite painting: Ruth Rogers
February 11th
- Five dream homes, from castles to townhouses, as seen in Country Life
- Britain's best chocolate? Here are eight of the best hand-made, small-batch chocolate bars you can buy
- From mizzle to drizzle and dreich to dibble: 17 fascinating British words for wet weather
- The Glassblower: 'When something goes wrong you can't fix it – you just sling in into the bosh bucket and start again'
February 10th
- The 'Welsh Downton Abbey' is about to be auctioned off for a song
- 10 of the best Tottering-by-Gently cartoons from 25 years in Country Life
- How to do topiary the easy way: What to plant, how to cut it
- How the Suffragettes won the battle for the vote – and paved the way for universal suffrage in Britain
- The delights of dung: 11 things you never knew about cowpats
February 9th
- Living without plastic: The start of a 40-day, very 21st century challenge
- The charming London rus in urbe once owned by Dame Laura Knight
- In Focus: Cézanne's brutally honest portrait of his wife, 'weary and dissatisfied', as their relationship was on the rocks
February 8th
- Breathe in before you enter! One of London's slimmest houses comes to the market
- Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal: The mysterious garden designed by a world-famous set designer and architect
February 7th
- Country Life February 7 2018
February 6th
- GBR restaurant review: 'A surprisingly unstuffy and a calm oasis'
- How to make cod with kohlrabi and root-vegetable crown
- A perfect thatched Cotswolds cottage which was saved from ruin, now looking for a new owner
- Jason Goodwin: How to spend 24 hours in London without spending a penny
February 5th
- A sprawling and beautifully-restored country house with woodland in the heart of Surrey
- My favourite painting: Luke Irwin
February 4th
- Two grand and impressive mansions, as seen in Country Life
- Talland Bay Hotel: A dog-friendly, Cornish delight
- Knowle Hill Farm, Kent: The hilltop garden to enjoy winter and early-spring flowers
- Orthopaedic shoe-making: The bridge between architecture and podiatry
February 3rd
- The Grade II listed mansion used by Charles I as a hunting lodge
- How to grow plants that you really shouldn't be able to grow in England
- The Irish Wolfhound: Why the archetypal ‘gentle giant’ was a favourite of the aristocracy, John F. Kennedy and now, Trudie Styler
February 2nd
- Planning an English country wedding | Part 8: The Happy Ending
- Jamaica Inn: A hotel exuding old-school Caribbean glamour
February 1st
- BMW 530d xDrive M Sport Touring review: ‘A roomy, comfortable, family-friendly mile-muncher’
- The enchanting cottage that was once home to Sir William Golding
- Ghent: Belgium’s best-kept secret