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May 2019 Archive

125 articles

31 May
Why we should be turning to sunny Greece for our summer wines
Beautiful bedrooms: How to tell a tale with your choice of antiques
Beautiful chalet-like beach house in Marazion with arresting views of St Michael's Mount
Country Life Today: How elk could save the Scottish countryside, a recent outbreak of disease in bee hives and the enduring appeal of a fixer-upper
In Focus: The Mansions of Cornwall, as they existed in 1846
30 May
The utterly inessential Glyndebourne shopping list: A rug, a picnic basket and a £26,000 bangle...
The Derby Preview 2019: Andrew Balding’s tips for Epsom this year
Country Life Today: The incredible difference buying British can make, a heroic rescue and the raccoon dogs invading England
Recipe: Spring-onion and cheese scones for those who prefer savoury to sweet
29 May
How eating British has enormous benefits on the environment — and a clever new idea to show us all just how much it helps
How William Morris transformed his London home: 'Let us hope we shall all grow younger there, my dear'
A chance to live in the Gothic mansion just outside London where JFK and the Queen Mother once partied
Country Life Today: Bumblebees still reeling after 'Beast from the East', and the eagle that broke the internet
Country Life 29 May 2019
28 May
A Tokyo hotel with space and views of Mount Fuji, yet still right in the heart of the action
Ford Mustang V8 review: When America's favourite muscle car met the quaint villages of the Peak District
Country Life Today: The coming of the Age of Man – the first epoch defined by Man's impact on the environment
Jason Goodwin: The madness of Gallipoli, and the British officer ordered to fight the men who once honoured him
27 May
Garsington's resurrection of an opera by Offenbach, the man who gave the world the can-can
23 breathtaking properties around the world, as seen in Country Life
The play of light on Britain’s countryside: ‘This is the light Debussy knew in Clair de Lune, the light that lets the poetry through’
Country Life Today: Britain's most popular dog, how birdfeeders changed Britain and getting arrested for pebble-picking
My Favourite Painting: Mark Hix
26 May
Seven truly incredible properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
Brace yourself for the new invasive pests, from to oak-munching caterpillars to Asiatic hornets
How four of the greatest writers in history thrived in their garden sheds
The tale of Avington Park: ‘I have just bought a house. It doesn’t have five bedrooms, but 50. I think you should probably come home.’
25 May
A rare Grade-II Georgian manor house in the New Forest National Park
Curious Questions: Do the disguises of hoverflies really keep them safe from predators?
24 May
Are we living in the golden age of Champagne?
A modern-day castle in grounds created by a disciple of Lutyens, accessed by an electric portcullis
Queen Victoria: A 200th birthday appreciation of the monarch who left an indelible stamp on Britain
Country Life Today: The billion-year-old fungi that could rewrite the story of evolution
In Focus: Henry and John Crealock, the Victorian military brothers who turned their hands to art
23 May
Judith Kerr: 'I walk about and look at people, out with their children, and I think do they realise how fragile it all is?'
The Utterly Inessential Hay Shopping List: All you'll need to thoroughly enjoy 'the Woodstock of the mind'
Country Life Today: Box caterpillars knock slugs off top spot in the RHS's list of pests — but is hope at hand?
Recipe: A deliciously aesthetic blueberry cheesecake, from the mother of the Shangri-La's head pastry chef
22 May
The Labrador: The world’s favourite dog
The joy of the orangery, and how an 18th century practicality became 21st century luxury
A delightful Grade II-listed manor house sold after the Dissolution, with remarkable equestrian facilities and a rich farming history
Country Life Today: The war on plastic takes aim at drinking straws
Country Life 22 May 2019
21 May
Parklane, Cyprus: A luxurious base to enjoy the culture, beaches and food of this Mediterranean gem
A gorgeous Georgian house for sale in Cowes built for a founding father of the Royal Yacht Squadron
Chelsea Flower Show 2019: All the medal winners
Jason Goodwin: 'Paris had a tideless Seine, but London’s river sinks and lunges, T. S. Eliot’s brown god breathing in the city’s heart'
20 May
Why it's easy being green – start small and take it from there
Steve Ayres: An appreciation
Win a night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at Hartwell House
My Favourite Painting: Robin Knox-Johnston
19 May
24 of the finest homes for sale in Britain today, as seen in Country Life
The Prince of Wales's garden at Highgrove: Flowers galore, a wildflower meadow and a treehouse once used by Prince William and Prince Harry
How to mix old and new: Five ways to use antiques alongside contemporary touches in your home
Turning the humble potato salad into a thing of beauty, with a touch of salmon and pomegranate
18 May
Dinmore Manor, one of Britain's most beautiful residential estates, come to the market for the first time in a generation
Curious Questions: What actually is a Blue Moon? And is it really blue?
Fingal, Edinburgh: A floating hotel with royal connection, run by the trust who look after HMY Britannia
Life at the Royal Hospital Chelsea: From pensioners pumping iron to ‘Chelsea Chests’
17 May
The newest addition to the Rolls-Royce fleet? Not a car, but a rather incredible Champagne chest
How to bring a change of tempo to a large drawing room with a sumptuous sitting area
Henry Moore at Houghton Hall: Where ancient architecture meets modern art
16 May
John Gosden: 'I don’t care how many winners I’ve trained; it’s the quality you remember'
The Utterly Inessential Chelsea Shopping List: What you'll need for the famed Flower Show, from chic sunglasses to an obligatory brolly
A magnificent Jacobean manor house with panels believed to come from Windsor Castle, perfectly protected by ancient trees and rolling grounds
15 May
Dachshunds: The undisputed kings of their castles, no matter the size (or species) of the other residents
Five unmissable culinary experiences in Nassau Paradise Island, from colonial-style fine dining to fried fish with the locals
A medieval masterpiece in 42 acres of gardens whose owner lost his head over Anne Boleyn
HOME, Leeds: A restaurant with authenticity, passion and homespun touches — and how to make one of their finest dishes
Country Life 15 May 2019
14 May
Podere Celli: A classic Tuscan villa, within walking distance of the treasures of San Gimignano
The £5 million expansion of the Broads National Park called a 'unique opportunity’ by Sir David Attenborough
A beautiful country house with pool, paddock and endless old school charm
Jason Goodwin: 'Thousands of awkward plots could be rootled and manured, raising livestock and improving the soil'
13 May
Toyota Hilux review: Forget three men in a boat — three men in a double-cab 4x4 pick-up truck is the true test
How a collection of first editions can make your personal library just that little bit more special
A new mansion in the coveted Wentworth Estate that has it all... including state-of-the-art spa facilities and a car museum
My Favourite Painting: Polly Devlin
12 May
Seven magnificent properties for sale, from a Surrey mansion to Gloucestershire estate, as seen in Country Life
Alan Titchmarsh: The weeds I welcome with open arms
How to keep a sense of fun without veering into 'unhinged eclecticism'
The Hall, Bradford-on-Avon: A house that's a perfect expression of its style and a nursery for great British invention
11 May
One of the finest Queen Anne country houses in the Surrey Hills AONB, on sale for the first time in almost half a century
Curious Questions: How do you survive the Summer Season?
How to make Simon Hopkinson’s warm, summery salad with asparagus, bacon and an unusual touch of chicken
Exbury Gardens: The wild woodland tamed by a Rothschild to become one of Britain's great gardens
10 May
Beyond Pimm's: Five delicious summer drinks, from gin and beer to elderflower champagne
From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeur
In Focus: A haunting monochrome printing of The Scream which bears Munch's own description of its meaning
9 May
Walking Exmoor: 'The views open out and there's just me, a lone figure in an immense, almost featureless landscape'
The Utterly Inessential Royal Baby Shopping List: A pram fit for Balmoral, marine-issue wellington boots and the phenomenon of the baby sleeping bag
Sometimes, bigger really is better: Five of the most incredible properties for sale in Britain today
8 May
HRH the Duke and Duchess of Sussex show off baby Archie in photoshoot at Windsor Castle
Saving Ratty: The sad plight of Britain's water voles
Surprisingly-unlisted fairytale cottage in Berkshire with quaint gardens and a fantastic location
Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room
Country Life 8 May 2019
7 May
Saint Géran: A Mauritius institution with a perfect setting, home comforts and guests who've been returning for decades
The return of the milkman: Does this time-honoured tradition still have a place in the 21st century?
A glorious country house in the Cotswolds which comes with its own amphitheatre
Royal babies in pictures, from 1899 to the present day
Jason Goodwin: 'He looked at the window display and, suddenly, he shrieked "Elgar! That’s my bust!'"
6 May
The Channel Tunnel: A quarter of a century old, over 200 years in the making
Perfect pendants: Shedding light on why they've taken over from our precious table lamps
The age of the 'townsizers': The downsizers who are heading back into town instead of retiring to a country cottage
My Favourite Painting: Sir Cameron Mackintosh
5 May
20 gorgeous homes, from thatched cottages to waterside mills, as seen in Country Life
The simple guide to growing your own grapes
A classic 19th century Italianate bedroom in an Irish country house, proving that sometimes more is more
The magnificent puzzle of Crichel, one of Dorset’s grandest Georgian houses
4 May
A stunning Cotswold estate with a historically significant 13th century castle, an adjoining manor house and over 400 acres of land
Curious Questions: Why do we as a nation put so much faith in lucky charms?
72 hours in New York: Can you do the city that never sleeps justice in one weekend?
The Oak SW11: How to make the signature dish from one of London's new breed of smart neighbourhood restaurants
3 May
2018 Bordeaux: How weather from ‘hell and paradise’ has produced Claret that's truly exceptional
How to bring a room to life with vibrant hues of blue
In Focus: The war artist who taught Hockney, and whose reputation is only going to grow
2 May
70 years of the Badminton Horse Trials: From the pig-sticking champions to the miracle champion who took four decades to win
The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Personalised picnic baskets, an extraordinary lamb gift box and the mystery of the Country Life peacock revealed
A picture-perfect Cotswolds farm house, stunningly decorated and remarkably unlisted
Recipe: Asparagus with watercress mayonnaise, a fresh and simple seasonal treat
1 May
Go with the grain: How Oakwrights are using oak that's powerful, beautiful and sustainable
Where to move in Norfolk: Best places, insiders' tips and what you'll get for your money
Country Life 1 May 2019
Badminton 2019: The six best riders to follow, six best fences to watch and six best shopping stalls to visit