Travel
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Retreat East: The Suffolk weekend escape with Nature at its heart
Emma Earnshaw checks into Retreat East and finds a new hotel that's paving the way for more sustainable hospitality.
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Where to stop along the South West 660 route, according to top chef Paul Ainsworth
The South West 660 — or SW660 — is a new route around the British coastline, starting in Dorset and ending in Somerset. British chef and Cornwall resident Paul Ainsworth is already a fan and keen to shine a light on the excellent restaurants and producers waiting to be discovered, along the way.
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Bovey Castle: A grand stately pile in Devon that's fit for the whole family
On a trip to the south-west Heather Clark checks into one of Bovey Castle's self-catering lodges .
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Gleneagles: The iconic Scottish golf hotel that is a perfect Highland haven for the non-golfer
From falconry to fly fishing, there's something for everyone at Gleneagles, says Country Life's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges, who checked in for his honeymoon.
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The Witches of Mull, and other spine-chilling stories from an island full of myth and magic
Now a thriving tourist spot, the Isle of Mull was once a perilous place to survive — particularly if you stumbled upon its multitude of myths and magic, believes Helen Fields.
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Wild swimming in Scotland: Where to swim — and stay — in the Cairngorms
Nautical nomad James Aiken rounds up his favourite swim spots in the Scottish Cairngorms and beyond and the best hotels to warm up in afterwards.
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Heading for the farm: Why more and more people are taking working holidays
More and more travellers are abandoning traditional holidays in favour of staying on a working farm. Rosie Paterson investigates why and where to find the best.
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A Country Life editor's pilgrimage to Lindisfarne
Country Life magazine's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges pays a visit to Lindisfarne, the castle owned and restored by the magazine’s founder as his Northumberland retreat.
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Joe Gibbs: The sad and beautiful tale of the dog that walked to Istanbul (and my son, who walked with him)
Joe Gibbs pays tribute to a much-loved family pet: the dog who joined his son on the adventure of a lifetime.
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How to get a touch of country life in London in the summer, from treehouse hotel to outdoor pools and al fresco dining
From swim spots and pick-you-own sunflowers farms to hotels with unbeatable views, Rosie Paterson tells you how to make the most of London while the sun is still shining and where to stay
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Hillside Hangouts review: Finding a happy place in the Cotswolds
In the hills outside one of the most beautiful villages in the north Cotswolds lie the Hillside Hangouts on the Farncombe Estate in Worcestershire, an attempt to provide a self-catering break that is all things to all people. Toby Keel paid a visit to see if they've succeeded.
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Three Mile Beach: The Cornish, surf-inspired beach houses bound to put a smile on your face
On a mission to explore more of the south-west, Rosie Paterson checks into Three Mile Beach, on the furthest reaches of the north Cornwall coast
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The Swan Hotel: a luxury Lake District bolthole with a brand new spa to boot
The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge recently celebrated the opening of its new multi-million pound Holte Spa. Emily Anderson checks in and spaces out
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Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa review: The picturesque French village that became a luxury hotel
Phoebe Hunt checks into a village-style hotel in the Luberon Valley, famed for its cycling and vineyards.
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Keythorpe Hall: A beautiful country house and walled garden to call your own (for the weekend, at least)
Teresa Levonian Cole checks in to Keythorpe Hall, a refurbished Georgian house a few miles outside Leicester that's perfect for celebrations big and small.
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Jason Goodwin: The ruins 7,000 years older than Stonehenge which overthrow the way we think about our common past
If you're visiting somewhere extraordinary such as Göbekli Tepe, don't snap away on your phone — take a sketchbook. Jason Goodwin explains why.
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The 'workation' at The Lanesborough — a little bit of work, a whole lot of luxury
How about a ‘workation’? The new idea which has been coined by London hotels, encouraging professionals struggling with working from home to use hotel rooms as temporary offices. Hetty Lintell prefers a staycation option, where work and relaxation go hand in hand.
