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February 2018 Archive

88 articles

28 February
Tresco: Like Britain, but with better weather, beaches, gardens... and no cars
Creamy chicken Swiss-chard rolls with walnut pesto and pomegranate seeds
An exceptional Guernsey estate up for sale for the first time in over 30 years
Country Life February 28 2018
27 February
The Pointer, Brill: A hotel, pub and restaurant oozing character and class
A fairytale thatched cottage within an hour of central London
Jason Goodwin: The signwriters of Britain who’ve nailed their grammar and added a touch of poetry
26 February
Courchevel: 150km of perfect skiing, beautiful chalets and a farmhouse restaurant cut into the side of a mountain
A truly beautiful residence on a stunning cliff top location
My favourite painting: Viscount Windsor
25 February
Four lovely properties, as seen in Country Life
Anything but bird-brained: The amazing wartime feats of carrier pigeons
Broomhall, Fife: A stupendous country house restored by the Earl of Elgin after 40 years of thought
The swill basket maker: 'Even after 30 years, it’s still a challenge; every tree is different and each batch of baskets has its own journey’
24 February
Four perfect, pocket-sized character properties from just £275,000
Annie Tempest: 'Tottering-by-Gently doesn't depend on jokes... Anything too clever doesn't work'
How to choose a classic gentleman's overcoat which will last you a lifetime
How to choose a conservatory, orangery or timber-framed extension to suit your house
23 February
Living without plastic | Part 3: Taking aim at the supermarkets
The magnificent estate with its own stunning Japanese water garden
In Focus: The Van Dyck portrait that shows Charles I as monarch, connoisseur and proud father
22 February
A chance to hear Lord Snowdon in conversation with Country Life's Giles Kime
Jersey and Guernsey property: Is it immune to Brexit, and what you could get if you make the move
How to make rocket-and-pea panna cottas with sesame salmon
21 February
Lawrence of Arabia's house in Oxford comes to the market
Celebrating 25 years of Tottering-by-Gently - win a weekend house party for 12 at the real Tottering Hall
Country Life February 21 2018
20 February
Chalet Coco, Saint Martin de Belleville: A luxury ski chalet in a spectacular, unspoilt spot
24 heavenly properties, as seen in Country Life
Jason Goodwin: The upside of life in a harem, and modern-day slavery on the King's Road
19 February
Designing your own engagement ring – the dos and the don'ts
The house where Rupert Brooke lodged and took tea in the garden goes under the hammer
My favourite painting: John Tusa
18 February
How to make a delicious Irish stew without potatoes
The 19th century plant hunters who helped make Caerhays Castle's incredible collection
Woodhall Park, Hertfordshire: An exemplary example of restoration that highlights the importance of colour in Georgian interiors
The gold stamper: ‘The younger generation is very appreciative of artisan work – they’re the ones driving the trend’
17 February
‘The most beautiful spot on Earth’ for sale as Sir Christopher Ondaatje puts Glenthorne on the market
Why some birds mate for life – and why some play the field (and the trees, ponds and rooftops)
16 February
Living without plastic | Part 2: A plan of plastic-free action
The street art that could add thousands to the value of your home – even if you just live nearby
In Focus: Michael Armitage's image of African violence that points the finger back at the western world
15 February
Jeep Renegade review: A car that's happy in city or country, with a steering wheel that will spark joy
The V&A's Ocean Liners exhibition: A fascinating glimpse into an age of glamour
14 February
The true rose of St Valentine isn't actually red
Six of the best Valentine’s Day easy-cook meals: Perfect food with minimal effort
Country Life February 14 2018
13 February
Pol Roger unearth ancient bottles of champagne during building excavation
A delicious winter salad with purple sprouting broccoli
1, Mallord Street: The ultimate Chelsea pied-à-terre?
Jason Goodwin: 'We have books all over the floors and carpets on the furniture'
Marble Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames: Restored to good nature
12 February
Harford Manor: A brand new Berkshire estate which throws the country house rulebook out of the window
My favourite painting: Ruth Rogers
11 February
Five dream homes, from castles to townhouses, as seen in Country Life
Britain's best chocolate? Here are eight of the best hand-made, small-batch chocolate bars you can buy
From mizzle to drizzle and dreich to dibble: 17 fascinating British words for wet weather
The Glassblower: 'When something goes wrong you can't fix it – you just sling in into the bosh bucket and start again'
10 February
The 'Welsh Downton Abbey' is about to be auctioned off for a song
10 of the best Tottering-by-Gently cartoons from 25 years in Country Life
How to do topiary the easy way: What to plant, how to cut it
How the Suffragettes won the battle for the vote – and paved the way for universal suffrage in Britain
The delights of dung: 11 things you never knew about cowpats
9 February
Living without plastic: The start of a 40-day, very 21st century challenge
The charming London rus in urbe once owned by Dame Laura Knight
In Focus: Cézanne's brutally honest portrait of his wife, 'weary and dissatisfied', as their relationship was on the rocks
8 February
A flying start in Florence: Where to enjoy an angling safari in Tuscany
Breathe in before you enter! One of London's slimmest houses comes to the market
Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal: The mysterious garden designed by a world-famous set designer and architect
7 February
Country Life February 7 2018
6 February
GBR restaurant review: 'A surprisingly unstuffy and a calm oasis'
How to make cod with kohlrabi and root-vegetable crown
A perfect thatched Cotswolds cottage which was saved from ruin, now looking for a new owner
Jason Goodwin: How to spend 24 hours in London without spending a penny
5 February
A sprawling and beautifully-restored country house with woodland in the heart of Surrey
My favourite painting: Luke Irwin
4 February
Two grand and impressive mansions, as seen in Country Life
Talland Bay Hotel: A dog-friendly, Cornish delight
Knowle Hill Farm, Kent: The hilltop garden to enjoy winter and early-spring flowers
Orthopaedic shoe-making: The bridge between architecture and podiatry
3 February
The Grade II listed mansion used by Charles I as a hunting lodge
How to grow plants that you really shouldn't be able to grow in England
The Irish Wolfhound: Why the archetypal ‘gentle giant’ was a favourite of the aristocracy, John F. Kennedy and now, Trudie Styler
2 February
Planning an English country wedding | Part 8: The Happy Ending
Jamaica Inn: A hotel exuding old-school Caribbean glamour
1 February
BMW 530d xDrive M Sport Touring review: ‘A roomy, comfortable, family-friendly mile-muncher’
The enchanting cottage that was once home to Sir William Golding
Ghent: Belgium’s best-kept secret