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April 2019 Archive

111 articles

30 April
21 ways to let the joys of Nature calm your soul in troubled times
A unique tour of Bolivia, from cathedrals and markets to the world’s first salt hotel
A stunning Grade II-listed country house in Norfolk, adjoining a 4,500-acre National Trust estate
The magnificent puzzle of Crichel, one of Dorset’s grandest Georgian houses
Jason Goodwin: 'In a regimented, digital world, where everyone seems to be selling something, yeast and bacteria are free and wild'
29 April
A supercar experience that lets you tour the Alps in a Ferrari
An antique wallpaper so extraordinary that an entire room was built around it — including raising the ceiling
An immaculate former rectory with ten idyllic acres of land yet still enjoying a peaceful village location
My Favourite Painting: Mary Plazas
28 April
16 majestic homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Mark Griffiths: Why gardening is vastly richer, wider and deeper than in Gertrude Jekyll’s day
How to do your own French polishing or restoration – and when to leave it to the pros
Notre Dame: The soul of Paris, the heart of France
27 April
A house that’s the ultimate London commuter’s dream? Grandeur, private waterfront and easy access to the city
Curious Questions: What caused Tulipmania?
Carlisle Bay, Antigua: A blissful retreat set in its own private Caribbean cove
Simon Hopkinson's lamb cutlet recipe: Good enough for a Last Meal
26 April
The Oxford don who turned his hand to making English rum: ‘It’s like drinking liquid Christmas pudding’
A Cornish cottage transformed in a perfect local style by a designer famed for exotic opulence
One of the most outstanding Tudor houses in England has come to the market
In Focus: Dorothea Tanning's 'Birthday', the paradoxical self-portrait that challenged and redefined Surrealism
25 April
Fiona Reynolds: A walk on the Suffolk coast that brings home the true horror of the new plans for Sizewell
The Utterly Inessential Marathon Shopping List: The ulitmate survival kit, headphones to drown out the pain and a marathon where one can run with wine
The perfect spring pizza, with asparagus, prosciutto and delicious burrata
24 April
Military dogs: The non-judgmental companions who are capable of bravery far beyond the call of duty
A drawing room and kitchen-family room which show just what is possible when you blend old and new
Country Life 24 April 2019
23 April
A weekend in Amsterdam: Rembrandt, the Resistance and Raymond Blanc en route
Country Life test page
A simple guide to identifying British moths
A traditional country estate in Kent with stunning views of the North Downs, on the market for the first time in 70 years
Jason Goodwin: 'They had to turn up at the office every day and plunge with gritted teeth into articles about sensual transport'
22 April
Abarth Rivale review: 'With the exhaust on full Tom Jones-singing-Burning Hell mode, you’d have to be dead not to be having fun'
50 best places to live near London
My Favourite Painting: The Archbishop of Wales
21 April
Rhododendrons: A beautiful excuse to lose the battle against invading flowers
Seven top tips from Joa Studholme on how best to use paint in country houses
Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's greatest architect?
20 April
A stunning property in Kent which could be Britain's best beach house
Bucket List inspiration: Okunoshima, the small island in Japan occupied by hundreds of adorable bunnies
19 April
A Grade I-listed kitchen, sympathetically transformed with a touch of drama and a flight of fancy
Eight charmingly British beach front properties, from the Isle of Wight to the Isle of Skye
In Focus: David Adjaye and 'Making Memory', an exploration of the democratisation of the monument
18 April
Britain is blossoming – here’s where to make the most of this beautiful moment in Spring
The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Spring scarves, wonderful wine for your Easter lamb and Godiva's £10,000 Easter egg
The one-of-a-kind eco property which overcame planning permission to be built in the Surrey Hills AONB
The perfect Easter pendant by Cassandra Goad, taking inspiration from the sustainably-farmed cocoa beans of the Caribbean
A hot cross bun recipe that will be even more divisive than the whole Brexit thing
17 April
London's newest square garden: Relaxing spaces and family fun, all 27 floors up in the air
Farrow & Ball's top tips for how to create the right colour scheme for a Georgian home
Country Life 17 April 2019
16 April
Four fine spas for a bit of pampering this spring
The special alchemy of rare-breed meat, and 10 places of the best places to get hold of it
One of Lutyen's first country houses, a mere two miles away from his family home
Jason Goodwin: 'We may not know what, but we know that something happens when a butterfly beats its wings in China'
15 April
Audi A6 Avant review: Forged by evolution rather than revolution, and all the better for it
Wooden loo seats: Why they're more desirable than their plastic counterparts and how to get your hands on one
Five spectacularly pretty homes for sale in the Surrey Hills
My Favourite Painting: Michael Peppiatt
14 April
Two enchanting country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Alan Titchmarsh: The 1950 gardening trick which will bring you truly spectacular garden borders
Expert tips for caring for antique Oriental rugs
The Hope Mausoleum, Deepdene: As grand a resting place as any of the great and the good could wish for
13 April
A spectacular country house in the Surrey Hills, possibly designed by the greatest British architect of the 20th century
Adare Manor: The golf course that dreams of being the Irish Augusta
The ultimate 'posh' rhubarb and custard? How to make rhubarb, raspberry and thyme mille-feuille
12 April
Is English whisky becoming a worthy opponent for its Scottish rival?
Three brand new paints, inspired by the wartime country retreat of the Bloomsbury Group
A charming country house in the Surrey Hills, with a swimming pool and well-stocked garden
In Focus: The artist whose masterpiece was voted Norway's national painting, finally getting the recognition he deserves elsewhere
11 April
The Utterly Inessential Easter List: Bunny headphones, a terrific toothbrush and eggs, from scotch to cheese to (of course) chocolate
A historic manor house with a lake and four acres of landscaped gardens, nestled in the heart of the Surrey countryside
How to make pan-fried haddock with wild garlic mayonnaise
10 April
Your child's first pony: A survival guide for parents
Three stylish homes in the musical city of Cambridge
A classic 1930s bathroom with exotic charm and an unexpected touch of bling
Country Life 10 April 2019
9 April
10 lovely hotels for a family-friendly break in Britain
Plastic-free gardening: Five ways to help keep your garden free from pointless plastic
Three ideal homes in the small but perfectly-formed city of Winchester
Jason Goodwin: 'My carpentry depends largely on heavy leaning and a few nails and it works'
8 April
Honda CR-V review: A practical family SUV with a touch of the future
The luxury of an armchair which one wishes to sink into and never escape
12 beautiful homes around the world, from the Bahamas to Guernsey
My Favourite Painting: Sir Peter Osborne
7 April
Eight simply wonderful properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
Cultivating mint: What varietals to plant, where to plant them and whether they should be used for jelly or juleps
Beautiful bathrooms: How to design your lighting, draw the eye and make the most of your space
The Roman Baths: A tale of two architects, a heated competition and a fascinating restoration
6 April
Bucket List inspiration: A remote, secluded private island just for you and 47 of your closest friends
Curious Questions: How are hailstones formed? And how big can they get?
One of the most incredible privately-owned homes in Britain has come to the market
Dog-friendly London: Where to eat, shop and stay with your four-legged friend
5 April
The extraordinary rise of single malt Scotch whisky – and how 2018's £1m bottle will likely be be the first of many
The beautifully-lit interior which gives a Surrey spa the undeniable feeling of being in church
Three marvellous homes in the idyllic city of Oxford
In Focus: The exquisite yet tiny botanical study by John Ruskin that took him four years to complete
4 April
Looking back at the Grand National, decade by decade
The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A bag to save lives, your house as a map and why the time might have come for fizzy red wine. Really.
Three gorgeous homes in the delightful city of York
Four recipes to make the humble cucumber rather more interesting
3 April
Country Life 3 April 2019
A 19th-century bathroom in an 18th century home that works perfectly for a 21st century family
2 April
Rosamund Young: Dreaming of a cottage with a field? Then find your field and do it
A charming nine-bedroom character property in West Sussex with a five-bedroom stable house, a tennis court and 10 acres of picturesque countryside
Jason Goodwin: Giving up meat for Lent? I'm dreaming already and it’s only week three
1 April
A night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at the magnificent Hartwell House
The joys of a shower which offers a touch of luxury and theatre on a daily basis
The 50 best places to live near London
A Grade II-listed riverside property with fishing prospects, a private cinema and state-of-the-art spa facilities
My Favourite Painting: Bunny Guinness