Rachael Turner
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A sumptuous Somerset house with enviable views of rolling countryside
Woolmersdon House is a Grade II listed Georgian property set in seven acres of formal grounds and paddocks.
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How the exodus to the country will shift house prices in Britain in the next five years
New research from Savills predicts that property price growth in London will be outstripped by every other part of the country in the next five years. Rachael Turner takes a look.
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A romantic cliff top house in Suffolk with panoramic sea views and just a few steps from a beautiful beach
Rachael Turner explores this Victorian home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Roman temples, pirate islands and rooftop allotments as 'Shed of the Year' promises fantastical lockdown creations
Transformed your garden shed into a room of wonder during lockdown? Now is the time to share the fruits of your labour.
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A Grade II-listed miniature castle fit for a princess, complete with tower rooms and roof terrace
Rachael Turner explores the wonderful character property in Cheshire.
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An enchanting cottage complete with vaulted drawing room, stone fireplace and gothic windows
Rachael Turner explores the unique period home in a thriving village location.
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A marvellous, moated manor house complete with giant animal sculptures in the grounds
Rachael Turner takes a look at this intriguing Chichester property, once owned by the Earl of Arundel.
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An elegant eight-bedroom house at under £600,000, an easy commute from Edinburgh
Buckholmburn House is a handsome property in the Scottish Borders. Rachael Turner takes a look.
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How to make scotch pancakes with dark chocolate and roasted hazelnut sauce
Kimpton Fitzroy London's Executive Chef shares a decadent recipe that will delight the senses.
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A delightful Devonshire house and 17th century cottages with magnificent outdoor entertaining space
Rachael Turner explores the period property by Dartmoor National Park.
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A regal 15th century property where the Queen Mother once played as a child
Rachael Turner looks in awe at this marvellous property in Kent.
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A magnificent former bath house with a classical-style portico and three acres of walled gardens
Rachael Turner explores a Georgian gem in Country Durham.
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Bonfire Night poses 'most treacherous' time for hedgehogs — here's how you can help
Our spikey friends are dwindling in numbers, and with Guy Fawkes Night looming, the public are urged to take great care to protect them from further decline.
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The amazing tale of the plucky duck who survived a fox attack
Kitchen table surgery, plenty of meal worms and visits from her 'husband' helped a Cayuga duck recover from a nasty neck injury.
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Country Life Today: How 'Green Friday' is taking on Black Friday, protection for Harlech's maid and a dragon with a Christmas pud
In today's round-up we bring you remarkable news from the art world, the UK's first protected military aircraft crash site, and John Lewis' charming new Christmas advert (complete with a friendly fire-breathing dragon).
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Sheep fleece paths provide eco-friendly alternative for nature reserve
Western Isles sheep fleeces have replaced plastic membranes in paths at a nature reserve in Uist, Scotland.
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Prince Charles steps in to save iconic Edwardian suspension bridge that was battered by Storm Frank
The Cambus O' May bridge near Ballater, Scotland, was severely damaged by Storm Frank in 2015, but it will soon be restored to its former glory.
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Ghostly remains of WW2 fighter plane granted protected status
The Maid of Harlech, a crashed military aircraft, has become the first in the UK to be granted protection for its historic and archaeological interest.
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Country Life Today: 'Unnoticed insect apocalypse' could have 'profound' consequences on all life on earth
In today's news round-up we bring you an 85-year-old model rediscovered in a care home, vets as you've never seen them before and the findings of a Wildlife Trusts survey.
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'Dogs don’t come with a gift receipt': Heartbreaking advert released to address 'skyrocketing' demand for puppies over Christmas
Dogs Trust is urging the public not to give dogs as presents, as new statistics show online searches for puppies go up by 44 percent in the countdown to Christmas.
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On the moo-ve: Manure-fuelled vans to serve John Lewis
We have plenty to thank cows for, from providing dairy products to gracing the countryside with their bovine beauty, and now they are helping counter their impact on the environment thanks to a fuel derived from their droppings.
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Country Life Today: How you can help protect rare hazel dormice as they prepare for their winter sleep
In today's round-up we bring you useful advice from the National Trust, challenging times for the world's oldest post office, and a herd of cows who wouldn't be out of place in the showjumping ring.
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The world's oldest post office facing prospect of closure after 317 years
The current owners of Sanquhar post office, which was first opened in 1712, have been forced to sell up.
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Country Life Today: Why golden retrievers joined commuters and the benefits of letting children go wild
In today's round-up we present the many benefits of wild places for children, a chance to pick up a precious port enjoyed by the Queen Mother, and the reason why so many retrievers met at Barnes station this weekend.
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