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November 2018 Archive

93 articles

30 November
Four stunning homes in the delightful Teme Valley, with grand architecture, pools and stables
In Focus: The many lives of Landseer's 'The Monarch of the Glen', the eternal symbol of Scotland
29 November
A superb Georgian home that is 'one of Falmouth's most impressive houses', and the mystery of why it remains unlisted
The results of Country Life's 2018 Canapé of the Year Competition
28 November
The charming Cornish childhood home where four-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie first learnt to sail
Country Life 28 November 2018
27 November
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire review: A deeply luxurious hotel that still retains a country-house feel
A delightful country house that will almost pay for itself, thanks to a unique holiday let in the garden
Jason Goodwin: 'Every housewife used to have a notebook in the kitchen, battered and splattered, its pages scribbled over'
26 November
Audi Q8 50 review: Audi’s answer to the ‘genetically-engineered love child of a tractor and the Batmobile’
A 'magical place' comes up for sale, featuring beautiful beams, snowdrop gardens and the stamp of Portmeirion's architect
My Favourite Painting: Maria Speake
25 November
Two beautiful estates for sale, as seen in Country Life
Pitshill House: A 20-year restoration that’s created one of the finest country seats in West Sussex
Six of Britain’s finest art and building conservationists on history, technology and the secrets of their trades
The barometer-maker: ‘The oldest one we’ve worked on here was dated 1705 – well before the internet or TV weather forecasts.'
24 November
Curious Questions: How did Abraham Lincoln come to be the only US president to hold a patent?
Five tips to make sure that your dinner party is remembered for all the right reasons
Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia review: The pearl of the Adriatic
23 November
The utterly inessential shopping list: Christmas sushi, Shakespearean hand sanitiser and a lighter which will light any candle, any candle at all
A substantial country mansion with two swimming pools and a cinema, in need of a little love and care
In Focus: Hockney, Banksy and the battle of 'fine art' vs 'a stencilled publicity stunt'
22 November
Sporting Life: How to fall back in love with fishing, thanks to a new rod, a borrowed fly and a weekend on the Tweed
A 19th century former courthouse in Maldon, converted into an utterly charming family home
A delicious shepherd's pie recipe to take away the winter chill
21 November
How to use pieces from around the world to create a fine English bedroom
The Duke of Cambridge on the countryside, wildlife and passing on his father's inspiring example to George, Charlotte and Louis
Country Life 21 November 2018
20 November
11 Cadogan Gardens hotel review: An SW3 refuge for the country-house owner dragged into London
The Gentleman's Life Party 2018: Best photographs from Country Life's celebration of the annual guide to fine living
Jason Goodwin: 'Silence is like a tune you’ve heard before, but it’s played differently every time'
19 November
Mercedes GLS 350d review: Is it a bus? A van? A limo? An off-roader? Yes, yes, yes and yes
11 beautiful homes across the world, including a château that's cheap as frites
My favourite painting: Lady Sarah Chatto
18 November
Eight fine country houses for sale, including a great Scottish estate and a home set on its own peninsula
Country Life Top 10: Luxury dog beds
How to use emojis: The Country Life guide
Inside HRH The Prince of Wales' guest-edited issue of Country Life
The flint knapper: ‘They used to make prisoners do it, but I do it for fun and manage to make a living'
17 November
A beautiful Grade I-listed manor pre-dating the Domesday Book, with 243 acres and a party barn
Curious Questions: Why can't red and grey squirrels live together?
Fantasy travel: The boat, car and plane of you dreams
16 November
The utterly royal shopping list, from beautiful winter flowers to hand-made suits that defy disposable culture
A ‘neat and comfortable abode in one of the prettiest villages in the kingdom’, just as it was 220 years ago
In Focus: The Spanish painter whose visceral depictions of martyrdom still have the power to shock
15 November
The lives, luxuries and lasciviousness of past and present gentleman racers
Exquisitely private waterfront property in South Devon with a guest cottage, tennis court and private jetty
The Queen’s birthday toast to Prince Charles: ‘Passionate and creative… in every respect a duchy original’
How to make perfect macaroni cheese, creating your own béchamel from scratch
14 November
A look inside HRH The Prince of Wales' guest-edited issue of Country Life
HRH The Prince of Wales: ‘We may be the last generation fortunate enough to experience the wonderful people, skills and activities of our countryside’
Country Life 14 November 2018
'I've sent at least a thousand emails': Country Life's features editor on working with The Prince of Wales
How to cook The Prince of Wales’ favourite dish: Pheasant Crumble Pie
13 November
Mousehole: A charming dot on the map perfect for fishing, unwinding and soaking in the Cornish culture
The former gaol which became the finest, most historically significant private residence in Guildford
Jason Goodwin: 'It would seem that dirt isn’t merely survivable: it’s indispensable.'
12 November
Range Rover Velar review: 'Room, anyone, for an iPhone on wheels? Meet the Velar.'
The ancient estate of the de Vere family, sympathetically updated to include a tennis court, swimming pool and a stunning orangery
My Favourite Painting: Pierre Lagrange
11 November
The unique and extraordinary images of the First World War created by Britain's first-ever official war artist
'There are some things that never will be reproduced if the world lives a million years': What it was like to be alive at the end of the First World War
The Miller: 'A Victorian miller could walk in and know exactly what to do'
10 November
A 'chocolate-box' cottage built by the Lake District's great architect as his own home
Curious Questions: When did we start observing a silence in remembrance of the victims of war?
23 things you need to know before you go skiing
9 November
The utterly inessential shopping list: The illustrious party sporran, a penny farthing for your thoughts and two liquors for the price of fun
The Cotswolds home of the writer who penned the definitive account of Edward and Mrs Simpson
In Focus: The trench cello which brought the joy of music to the First World War
8 November
Sporting Life: The story of the football matches on the Western Front during the truce of Christmas 1914
A vast 17th century home full of original features, with gardens and orchards over 400 years old
A perfect chicken pie recipe for the cold, dark nights ahead
7 November
Six gentlemen to watch in 2018 and beyond, as seen in Country Life
Country Life 7 November 2018
6 November
Britain's most beautiful narrow-gauge railways, from Norfolk to Wales
Jason Goodwin: 'Nobody out there owns my darning data or knows how to harvest my stitching stats'
5 November
Twisted Land Rover Defender review: 'The throttle pick-up of an F1 car, the aerodynamic profile of a washing machine'
An idyllic 80-acre estate in the Cotswolds with a 10-bedroom Tudor house, stables and woodland
Woodland dedication: A very 21st century wedding present that'll last well into the 22nd century and beyond
My favourite painting: Michael Hall
4 November
13 delightful houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Across Britain, bizarre fruits have appeared – thanks to the freezing snows and blast-furnace heat of 2018
The poppy maker: ‘I was very weak, very emotional and in a bad place when I started, but I’m back to my old self again now’
3 November
A ‘swagger baroque house’ in Kent with a doll's house façade and a stunning wine cellar
Curious Questions: What are unicorn horns made of? And why are we so fascinated by these mythical beasts?
Rofford Manor: A derelict house and garden transformed into a harmonious haven
10 of the best hotels in Britain to have earned themselves a spot in the latest Good Hotel Guide
2 November
The utterly inessential shopping list: Gin, beauty, beer and even Lego...the advent calendars have arrived
A beautifully restored Wiltshire parsonage with a swimming pool, a party barn and 20 acres of enchanting formal gardens
In Focus: The women who defied their husbands – among them England's richest men – to care for abandoned children
1 November
Sporting life: 18 golf courses in the UK that every golfer should play before they die
A fine Worcestershire mansion at the price of a Birmingham apartment or a Hackney terrace
Recipe: Quince, walnut and honey cake, perfect for afternoon tea