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July 2021 Archive

132 articles

31 July
A grand estate in the Chiltern Hills with over 477 acres, 11 additional properties and a cool £30 million price tag
Curious Questions: What was the world’s greatest sea rescue?
A weekend in Charlestown: What do do, where to eat, where to stay — and what to sail
The gardens at The Old Rectory, East Woodhay: The creation of an owner with a designer's eye and a true feeling for plants
30 July
The grand country houses where you can stay for the weekend
10 of the best rosé wines for summer
A neo-Classical 338-acre equestrian estate on the edge of the Cotswolds, complete with pavilions, indoor pool and wine cellar
In Focus: The cello's incredible range, 'the whole way from bass to soprano, very rich and mellow', set to star at the Proms 2021
29 July
Riding in the Magnolia Cup: 6am starts, a total ban on chocolate, and the chance to go on board 'the ultimate equine athlete'
Best waterproof jackets for hiking and walking through Britain's hopelessly unreliable summers
A 'little piece of rural England' in the shape of a compact estate that comes with an 8,000 sq ft main house, two cottages, numerous outbuildings and 94 acres
Seven wonderful restaurants across Britain that will make you feel like you're on holiday (perfect if you can't go right now)
28 July
A very pretty Cotswolds stone cottage in the heart of a sought-after village, with an exciting opportunity in the garden
Skylarks: the birds that inspired countless poets and one of Britain's most revered music pieces
Dressage: How 'horse dancing' evolved from ancient, deadly beginnings to modern Olympic glory
Curious questions: Did the modern Olympics really start in Much Wenlock?
A beautifully presented farmhouse in East Sussex, that comes complete with over eight acres, a tennis court, paddock, woodland and a small lake
Country Life 28 July 2021
27 July
A gorgeous house and estate on Jersey that blends seclusion and grandeur with sub-tropical gardens
Lord Crewe Arms: A beautiful guest house beloved of W. H. Auden
A postcard-perfect Georgian house set amid acres of pristine Suffolk countryside
A summer of rediscovering the traditional British seaside holiday
26 July
A wonderfully unique house set on the River Thames that comes with its own boathouse, a 120 ft mooring and separate studio
Why 'blue and green should never be seen' is outdated, absurd and just plain wrong
One of London's most iconic buildings, with 1,100 rooms and 2.5 miles of corridors, transformed into luxury apartments
My Favourite Painting: Sir Tim Laurence
25 July
Kinloch Castle, a crumbling-but-iconic landmark on the Isle of Rum with a nominal value of £1 — but the buyer will need very deep pockets...
Fuchsia jam, rowan brandy liqueur and the curiosities you can make from an English country garden
The enduring appeal of Peter Rabbit
Taitlands: A beautiful restoration that went so well that the owner ended up marrying the builder
24 July
An incredible opportunity to own a stretch of land atop the White Cliffs of Dover — and to build a dream home overlooking the Channel
Curious Questions: Who invented the bread maker?
The Peak District: What to do, where to eat, where to stay
Britain's best seaside architecture: The playful details that shaped our coastal towns, from funicular railways to Victorian masterpieces
23 July
Moving house during the 'pingdemic'? Here's what you need to know
How your choice of bricks can have a transformative effect on your project, by Janine Stone's Jeremy Spencer
Best hiking shirts you can buy, from strolling around a lake to climbing a mountain
In Focus: Britain's traditional brass bands, the musicians with the lungs of Olympians, and how they were 'the Justin Biebers of their day'
22 July
Susan Deliss's fresh country-house drawing room that shows how to be smart without being stuffy
One of Britain's grandest — and certainly one of the largest — country houses is up for sale as the fully-restored Trafalgar Park hits the market
Tom Parker Bowles in search of the perfect strawberries and cream
21 July
A wisteria-clad dream home in Jersey, with one of the best private gardens in the Channel Islands
The ancient watercolour that showed the way for the National Trust's transformation of the Killerton estate
An 8,500sq ft slice of Utopia on Richmond Hill, with poolhouse, balcony and breathtaking views
Country Life 21 July 2021
20 July
The cosiest castle you'll ever find, with paddock, ancient moat, tennis courts and a billiard room
Bobbin furniture: The timely revival of a look that proves less isn’t always more
A sprawling water-side home with 4,600 sq ft of accommodation on the English Riviera
Jason Goodwin: The eccentric millionaire who conned me into buying a dodgy potato peeler, and other tales of the unexpected
19 July
A completely secluded rural paradise with breathtaking views over Dartmoor, originally built for just £1,000
How to create an antique-style kitchen
A stunning country home set within the rolling Wiltshire countryside in need of a little TLC
Maker&Son: 'For us, true comfort is a physical and mental state of being'
My Favourite Painting: Ronel Lehmann
18 July
A 15th century Scottish castle for sale at just £650,000 that's been in the same family for over 470 years
Arthur Parkinson: 'Chicken company and chat is underrated. Chickens will accompany you around the garden, happily running to greet you'
Border terriers: The dogs with endless energy that still love a cuddle on the sofa
The Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast: 'The Ulster acropolis'
17 July
A remarkable Georgian home in 'the Irish St Tropez' that's a perfect fit for the A-lister's secret retreat
Curious Question: How do waves shape our coastline?
Discover Jersey in eight landmarks
Eight truly magnificent images from the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards
16 July
A former fisherman's cottage up for sale in a prime spot on Salcombe harbour
The best walking shoes, hiking shoes and trail running shoes for men
BMW 4-series review: An executive lounge on wheels that hits 60mph in seven seconds with room for the golf clubs
In Focus: How Rodin became not only the father of modern sculpture, but the first global celebrity artist
15 July
A Gothic-style home in the coastal town of Saundersfoot, that is as beautiful inside as it is out
Best lampshades: 12 of the finest lampshades to bring light into your life
A spectacular coastal home, with one of the best sea views in the country — and it's even got its own lighthouse
Harnessing emerging market opportunities: Key considerations
Everything you need to throw the perfect posh picnic, from luxurious wool rugs to ready-made cocktails
14 July
Egrets: The birds whose plumage was once more valuable than gold — and whose plight inspired the creation of the RSPB
A boutique hotel-turned-family home that overlooks one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales
Common caterpillars: A simple guide
Country Life 14 July 2021
13 July
A spectacular river-side property in Cornwall, up for sale for only the third time in its history
Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé: An impossibly romantic hotel with a fascinating history, in France's Loire Valley
Staffordshire's famed 'pink castle', once visited by King Edward VII, comes to the market
Historic Houses president Martha Lytton Cobbold: 'We aren’t looking for special treatment, simply an equal playing field'
12 July
A wonderful Luytens-style house that sits right on the East Devon coast
A formal country house library with sympathetic new touches
My Favourite Painting: Lorna May Wadsworth
An Arts-and-Crafts home with stunning gardens and private river frontage on the River Avon
11 July
11 breathtaking homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Iford Manor: How to introduce modern touches into a historic garden
Keeping goats: Cheap, simple — and they'll be your friend for life (as long as you don't mind the odd demolished wall)
Stormont Castle: How a 'plain house' in Belfast became the seat of power
10 July
A beautiful Yorkshire lodge set in 20 acres of woods and farmland in the heart of Swaledale
Curious questions: Does water divining actually work? (N.B. Einstein thought it probably did...)
South Kensington: How the zeal of Prince Albert and the Victorians transformed one of London's greatest areas
The Gardens at York Gate: Courageous, innovative, and slathered in truly exquisite plants
9 July
A historic coach house and private courtyard in the heart of an estate near the Peak District, with 120 acres of communal grounds to enjoy
Six of the best new artists to look out for at the Affordable Art Fair
16 top notch places to stop, just off the motorway
Continuation cars: The classics built by hand, from scratch and brand-new in 2021
8 July
A unique period house, just a stone's throw from the seafront, where Lewis Carroll stayed whilst writing 'Alice in Wonderland'
11 of the best kitchen chairs and dining chairs to place around a country house table
New tickets available for opening of Queen's private gardens at Buckingham Palace
A panoramic, Grade II-listed hall in need of updating in Northumberland
Still making your own sourdough and cooked-from-scratch curries? Great if you are, but help is at hand if not
7 July
An classic Georgian house in the heart of Farnham, with sweeping staircase and formal gardens that have to be seen
Marks of distinction
Borage: The Pimm's decoration that powered the Crusaders and lifted 'dusky melancholie'
Wild Ingleborough: The Yorkshire Dales landscape project that will be 'a blueprint for restoration'
Country Life 7 July 2021
6 July
A truly outstanding Georgian house that is up for sale for only the fourth time in its 278-year existence
Mallorca's transformation from sun-and-sangria to sophisticated Mediterranean destination
The former home of Alan Turing — the man who cracked the Enigma code — is up for sale, and it isn't just the previous owner that's impressive
Joe Gibbs: 'Six oxen were roasted and liquor was on hand in abundance'
5 July
A 'compact' estate, nestled near the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, that offers wonderful additional income streams
How Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird yacht has been restored and reinvigorated for its 90th anniversary
A sweet three-bed cottage in the heart of England's 'prettiest village' — where Downton Abbey, Warhorse and Agatha Christie's 'Poirot' were filmed
My Favourite Painting: Bryan Ferry
4 July
A stunning Georgian house with two acres of park-like gardens and an impressive orangery, in a leafy part of Kent
Six of the best beach houses for sale in the world today
The true meaning of Dumbledore, Chiggypig, Hornywink and Lang lugs, and the other old English animal names all but lost to us
St Paul's Cathedral: Part church, part street spectacle, all masterpiece
3 July
A magnificent Cornish estate that's 'one of Cornwall’s best-kept secrets', for sale for the first time in three centuries
Curious Questions: What was the first ever televised sporting event?
A wonderfully restored, 10,000sq ft country house that was once home to a couple who wintered in Gstaad and summered in Monte Carlo
Villa Capra, aka La Rotunda, and how a 16th century Italian inspired some of Britain's greatest country houses
Byron, Shelley and how the Georgian proto-jet set turned Grand Tours into lives abroad
2 July
Maker&Son: Furniture that is natural, sustainable, beautiful — and very, very comfortable
Property in the country still soaring as London lags behind, but are cities fighting back?
The best smart watches with traditional faces, from a classic Tag to one that's 'like having a doctor on your wrist'
A hidden delight in the North Yorkshire National Park that has easy access to the seaside town of Whitby and the Yorkshire Moors
'Dogs are wonderful, but they're naughty too... then again, there's not much fun in a dog sitting quietly'
1 July
A palatial Victorian country home in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a hop away from the local pub
Inspired by Wimbledon? Expert tennis tips to help brush up a rusty game
Best outdoor cushions to bring a touch of style to your patio and garden
An incredible chapel conversion that pulls off the trick of blending cosiness and comfort with the building's innate grandeur
In praise of the humble pork scratching: Pub snack, aphrodisiac and catnip for film stars