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23 absolutely superb houses, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so.
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GBR restaurant review: 'A surprisingly unstuffy and a calm oasis'
GBR in London's Dukes Hotel offers a laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for Sunday brunch, as Rosie Paterson found out.
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Beyond Blue Nun: Three German wines that are truly worth drinking
Not all German wines are sweet, Harry Eyres assures us – and the nation's fine Rieslings are what first sparked his love of wine.
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Dukes and their dogs: Why Britain's aristocracy are just as mad about their canine friends as the rest of us
Stylish canines have long been a duke's or duchess's best friend, as Matthew Denison found out.
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Planning a wedding? Take a look at the Country Life guide to getting married
Whether you're planning a low-key ceremony at your local church or a royal wedding with thousands of guests, we have all the advice you need.
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Country Life announces the Gentleman of the Year winner
The results are finally in. We reveal Country Life's Gentleman of the Year-and the names of the others you gave the thumbs-up to
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The piano makers: 'Imagine the most complicated it could be then multiply it by 10'
There were once 300 traditional piano makers running businesses makers in England. Now there is only one. Kate Green caught up with them.
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Oundle: Britain's most perfectly-preserved Georgian market town?
Matthew Rice pays homage to Oundle, a beautifully-preserved market town that is one of the jewels of Northamptonshire.
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Take the Country Life Easter quiz
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Jerusalem's new Tree of Hope: A 'symbol of hope for the world at large'
A new sculpture commissioned by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem has an inspiring message of peace.
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The new kitchen design mantra: Don’t be afraid of the dark
Dark colours and rich materials are creating moody new looks in kitchens, says Amelia Thorpe.
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A picture-perfect cottage in the Cotswolds for the price of a flat in the suburbs
Time to get out of London? A perfect example English country cottage is on the market in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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The 'Turkish pizza' recipe that's exotic, simple and delicious
Jason Goodwin, author of the Yashim detective novels, shares a recipe from his new cookbook.
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The compass: How a flawed, unreliable invention changed the world
Never mind satnav, it was the compass that revolutionised the way we travel.
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La La Land: The apotheosis not just of Hollywood musicals, but of Hollywood music
La La Land is merely the latest, greatest example of the symbiosis between music and film which is as old as cinema itself.
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Uber-chic ideas for places to stay, eat and shop in Paris
Rosie Paterson grabs her clipboard and umbrella to become your tour guide to Paris.
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Contemporary British crafts, as championed by the Fitzwilliam, celebrated in a beautiful new book
Corinne Julius enjoys a snapshot of late-20th-and early-21st-century craft.
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Pedigree reviews… how to get the most out of your winter dog walks
From the right boots to switching routes, here’s how to enjoy dog walks this winter
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'I was 8–1 to be the next Bond just before Daniel Craig got it': Nathaniel Parker on life, acting, and his big near-miss
Nathaniel Parker catches up with Jack Watkins about David Cameron's epic gaffe, and the time he nearly became James Bond.
