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January 2020 Archive

140 articles

31 January
A drink for all seasons: Why the British are more romantic than anyone about wine
In Focus: A masterpiece by Fergusson, the Scottish colourist whose work is tinged by French avant-garde
30 January
Six Nations 2020: England's chance to bounce back in style from World Cup disappointment — but they're very far from unstoppable
The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: The most utterly stylish four poster beds on the market right now
An 18th-century manor house in Powys that may just convince you to move to Wales
How to cook Dover sole with shrimps and tomato, as recommended by Tom Parker-Bowles
29 January
A tribute to the four great theatre talents we lost in 2019
Cider with Rosie uncovered: A look into the idyllic scenes of Laurie Lee’s classic novel
Emerging markets: What’s your excuse?
Country Life 29 January 2020
28 January
Bucket List inspiration: Nine incredible, immersive spas from all around the world
The six types of owl you’ll find in Britain
Seven beautiful properties across Britain for sale at the £1m mark, from Devon to Oban
Jason Goodwin: 'A rising wall of grey water threatened to dash me onto the stones like a rag doll'
27 January
Caterham 360R: The whiff of nostalgia in a modern car which reminds us what driving is meant to be
The new chandeliers which offer decorative flourishes and a breath of fresh air in a world of pendant lights
Living on a flight path - is saving on price really worth it?
My Favourite Painting: Ashley Hicks
26 January
The Caribbean home of Cliff Richard, with tennis courts, swimming pools and ocean views in every room
Alan Titchmarsh: The stunning midwinter trees whose bark is better than their bite
Sealyham terriers: The dogs that are small, friendly, full of character and great for families
House E-1027, Cote d’Azur: A 1920s house by Eileen Gray, restored and returned to the public eye
25 January
A sprawling castle once owned by the Naval commander who ended the piratical career of the real-life Jack Sparrow
Curious Questions: Why are wine bottles all pretty much the same shape and colour?
Tanzania and the Seychelles: The ultimate surf-and-turf holiday, from pristine beaches and giant tortoises to rolling planes of migrating wilderbeast
Nine of the most astonishing objects you can see at National Trust properties, from priceless paintings to a wooden leg to a simple tunic with a heartbreaking tale to tell
24 January
A drink for all seasons: Dry January? Nope. It's actually Burgundy month
How to combine traditional elements with modern touches in a country kitchen
Own your own Longleat: A Scottish safari park, complete with four lakes and a stunning stone home
In Focus: How the belt of a goddess revealed the true colours of the Parthenon marbles
23 January
The problem with geese: A farmer's nuisance, but a musician's dream
The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Helping you to maintain 'New Year, new me' for at least another month
David Niven's idyllic childhood home comes up for sale: 'I adored it and was happier there than I had ever been'
How to make a creamy, maple pannacotta with mixed-nut brittle
22 January
£3.5 million campaign launched to save Derek Jarman's iconic Prospect Cottage for the nation
The Ickworth Velazquez that's one of the very greatest treasures of the National Trust
Six new artists to watch at The 2020 London Art Fair
Country Life 22 January 2020
21 January
Bath unwrapped: Where to stay, what to do and what to eat in one of Britain's most iconic and historic cities
A 15th-century altar cloth that survives in almost miraculous condition, one of the National Trust's greatest treaures
The Cotswolds country house once owned by the Horlicks millionaires, on sale for the first time since the 1980s
Jason Goodwin: The joy of a catalogue from the 'pornographers of herbage, greenery and legumes'
20 January
The absurd driving aids of the modern car that are, at best, annoying — and at worst, downright dangerous
How to create a rustic, East Coast kitchen in an English home
The five most expensive homes in London, from a listed townhouse in St James's Park to a palatial mansion in Hampstead
My Favourite Painting: Kim Wilkie
19 January
Two beautiful country houses around the £1.5 million-mark, as seen in Country Life
Plums to grow, plums to show, and plums to pop in your gin
Boxer dogs: Loyal, trusting and affectionate – once you get past the drool
A Chippendale table that's 'the epitome of light-hearted Chinoiserie design', one of the National Trust's greatest treasures
18 January
A picture-perfect Elizabethan country house once owned by the impresario who created Bucks Fizz
Curious Questions: Would Anne Brontë be more famous without her two sisters?
Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa: An immersive world of luxury and adventure, with conservation at its heart
A pair of tureens that are a Rococo tour de force in silver, and among the finest treasures of the National Trust
17 January
A drink for all seasons: The whisky that costs more than a brand new car
A great Italian masterpiece brought to life as a woodcut by an English genius, one of the National Trust's finest treasures
Millennials gone mad? How 2020's dog owners are playing Spotify podcasts to pooches called Quinoa
A huge country house in Sussex with 11 bedrooms, seven reception rooms and space for 20 cars
Inside Haworth: The humble parsonage where the Brontë sisters changed literature
16 January
The Utterly Inessential Red Shopping List: No-holds barred options for Valentine's Day — or anyone who just really likes red
A man 'utterly consumed by the forces of love and passion', one of the National Trust's finest treasures
Shoreditch life: How a little-loved corner of London became a hotbed of art, culture and £5m loft apartments
Recipe: Keeper's Pie, a gamey upgrade on a traditional English classic dish
15 January
Farming, the countryside and Brexit: 'If the 287 million dairy cows in the world were all as efficient as ours, we might get somewhere'
A red tunic that tells a tale of sinking ships, man-eating sharks and stupendous bravery, one of the National Trust's finest treasures
A wonderful home in the Chilterns which has had just five owners in 220 years, now looking for number six
Country Life 15 January 2020
14 January
A fresh perspective on Ibiza: An island of quiet charm, a thin split from the party capital of the world
The Marquess of Anglesey's revolutionary wooden leg, one of the National Trust's finest treasures
A 1930s modernist house by William Lescaze, set on a marvellous 14th-century 1,200 acre estate
Jason Goodwin: The £9 million-per-pylon removal programme has begun, and it's already revealed bizarre secrets
13 January
How a mix of new-look cars and old favourites saw Rolls-Royce buck the trend of the British car industry
'An allegorical dream vision, a pilgrim’s quest for perfect love' that's one of the National Trust's finest treasures
How to find a place to live on one of Britain's great estates
My Favourite Painting: Hartwig Fischer, director of the British Museum
12 January
Flatcoat retrievers: The dogs that are charming, endlessly happy and will do anything to capture your heart
Mount Stewart, Co Down: How an ambitious restoration transformed one of Northern Ireland's most important country houses
11 January
A cottage in the South Downs which seems to tick every single box on the country home wishlist
Curious Questions: How did a stork with a spear through its neck solve the mystery of the migration of birds?
Gokarna: A trip to India's new Goa, an unspoilt town that's a 'kaleidoscope of colour' with diamond-white beaches and azure seas
A week-by-week guide to the National Trust's properties in 2020
10 January
A drink for all seasons: Drinks fit for royalty, including a Duchess's gin and the Queen's top tipple
St Agnes Lodge: The Yorkshire house built, rebuilt, remodelled and restyled, revealing endless layers of history
In Focus: Osterley's lost treasures, brought together more than 70 years after the blaze that split them up
9 January
Cnicht, Snowdonia: If you only climb one mountain in your life, it should be this one
The Utterly Inessential Sales Shopping List: From Britain's finest shops to refreshing your house in the name of charity
A coach house and steading for sale whose former owners tried to save the 'last witch in Scotland'
How to make a delicious chestnut chocolate cake with a fluffy meringue topping
8 January
Bar Douro restaurant review: Small plates and massive flavours in a spot which marries convenience and excellence
How the 125-year-old National Trust fulfils 21st-century needs for a beautiful Britain
Castles, estates and a private island with its own ferry: The biggest property sales in Scotland of the last 12 months
Country Life 8 January 2020
7 January
Domaine des Etangs review: 'A slice of French heaven on earth'
A look at Chatsworth, the 'toy box' of delights where 'your head becomes dizzy with the richness of it all'
A secret communications tower in a WWII prison, transformed into a swish home with a frankly ludicrous dressing room
Jason Goodwin: The Amazon delivery man who went up a driveway and came down a hill
6 January
The great garden birdwatch schemes which need your help
What will your home look like in 2020?
My Favourite Painting: Tim Parker
5 January
An absurdly gorgeous cottage with a story every bit as romantic as its architecture
Alan Titchmarsh: Why I hugged my trees on Christmas Day — and I don't care who knows it
The penguins of London Zoo: Traditionally good parents, occasionally clumsy and strictly not monogamous
Leweston Manor: The uniquely charming house where Georgian architecture meets Art Deco interiors
4 January
Two palatial homes have come to the market in Wentworth and St George's Hill
Curious Questions: Why are banana skins so slippery?
The Cotswold Water Park: A break for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike, with the rest of the Cotswolds on the doorstep
Stunning skies, terrifying falls and the thrill of the (steeple)chase: Six stunning pictures captured by the racing photographer of the year
3 January
A drink for all seaons: Dry January? Or a very wet January, featuring £1,000-a-bottle beer?
45 great places to live within an hour of London
The Art of Food in Europe exhibition review: 'All I wanted to do was to race from one delicious exhibit to the other'
2 January
2020 anniversaries: The defining dates to look out for in the next 12 months
How 2019 became the year that the country house market turned the corner
Sir William Bentley Billiards
Andrew Kay Sculpture
Short and Sweet Bakery
Berkeley International
Jex Plant Dredging and Silt Pumping Contractors
Recipe: Confit rabbit and wholegrain-mustard pie that's sustainable and healthy
1 January
Paul Yates Art
Gordon setters: Distinguished, handsome and kindly dogs who deserve consideration
The Rug Studio
Avant Garden
Fine Wine Direct
Stevensons of Norwich
Apposta
Architectural Heritage
Elegant Resorts
National Geographic Expeditions
Monumental Cakes
An Artist’s Tale- Sue Exton
Creekside Cottages - Cornwall
Amazingly Artificial Flowers
Perilla
The Turquoise Holiday Company
The world in 2020: Your month-by-month guide to what will happen in the New Year (well, maybe...)
English Marquee Company
Hannah Sophia England
PLAX Jewellery
Rossco Party Barns
Berkeley Place