Country Life 13 October 2021
Country Life 13 October 2021 looks at the finest interiors, mushrooms and museums.

MYSTERIES: Ever wondered about hair ice or witch’s broom? John Wright shines a light on rural mysteries.
SOPHIE CONRAN’S HOUSE: Sophie Conran has breathed energy into a classic house with dabs of colour.
NINA CAMPBELL’S TIPS: Renowned interior designer Nina Campbell shares 50 top tips gathered over her long career.
NEW LOOKS: Designers have been busy conjuring up exciting ideas for autumn.
MUSEUM OF THE HOME: Eleanor Doughty visits the revived museum.
COUNTRY LIFE INTERNATIONAL: Live like James Bond, a taste of Port, the grandest palaces, real pirates of the Caribbean and where to escape the cold.
MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: Phillipa Lepley’s choice is an enchanting ballet scene.
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‘A VERY FAIRE HOUSE’: In the first of two articles, David Robinson explores St Fagans National Museum in Cardiff.
MUSHROOMS: Tom Parker Bowles goes foraging.
LUXURY: Hetty Lintell dons rich velvet.
TREES: A covetable collection of trees and shrubs fills The Place for Plants in Suffolk. Tilly Ware visits.
And much more
Bringing the quintessential English rural idle to life via interiors, food and drink, property and more Country Life’s travel content offers a window into the stunning scenery, imposing stately homes and quaint villages which make the UK’s countryside some of the most visited in the world.
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Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 pictures
Plus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
By James Fisher Published
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts
From Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated