Country Life 4 March 2020
Country Life 4 March 2020 celebrates the rise and rise of the labradoodle, and reveals the Top 100 designers, builders and architects in Britain.

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THE COUNTRY LIFE TOP 100: Our definitive list of the finest architects, interior designers, garden designers and craftspeople in the country.
LABRADOODLES: The hypo-allergenic dog which took over the world. Sort of.
CANNONS: The 'tantalising fragments' that remain of one of our outstanding Baroque houses.
THE BRITISH CATTLE RARER THAN GIANT PANDAS: Vicky Liddel finds out more.
LEEKS: Melanie Johnson conjures comforting meals.
FAVOURITE PAINTING: The brilliant actor Simon Callow chooses a 16th century portrait.
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GARDENS: Even the car park at The Plant Specialist is designed with horticulture in mind.
BIRDSONG: David George Haskell on the myriad strains of nature's music.
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