Country Life February 17 2016

Visit the garden of one of the prettiest houses in England, read about the transformation of Cambridge's Trinity Hall and wonder at the beautiful artisan knifes which are being forged to make amazing cookware

February 17 2016 cover Country Life

This week Country Life considers a relocation to the dreaming spires of Oxford, while we visit the garden of one of the prettiest houses in England, and find out about the renaissance of artisan forges

** In news we take a look at rare breeds in danger

** George Plumtre visits the gardens of 'one of the prettiest houses in England'

** Nick Hammond reports on the renaissance of British blades and the artisan forges that are creating cutting-edge culinary tools

** We take a serious look at the implications of proposed Land Reform legislation north of the border

** Jeremy Musson explains the transformation of Cambridge’s medieval Trinity Hall and its modern evolution

** Honey-coloured buildings, an intellectual ambience and great schools make Oxford an expensive relocation option, says Arabella Youens

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Holly Kirkwood