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June 2018 Archive

97 articles

30 June
A romantic 19th century castle on the Isle of Man in a perfect spot overlooking Douglas Bay
Curious Questions: Do love potions actually work?
10 things you need to think about if you're planning a wedding at home
29 June
An astonishing 1,000 year-old château for sale, with gardens laid out by the man who created Versailles
In Focus: A grim masterpiece of the French painter who became the ultimate storyteller in paint
28 June
The sitting room transformed into a kitchen-diner perfect for an Arts-and-Crafts house
The magnificent Georgian house that stands in a blissfully secluded corner of Herefordshire
The Cary Arms & Spa, Devon: A boutique bolthole in Babbacombe Bay
27 June
Kiss me, Kate at the London Coliseum: Not 'better' than Shakespeare – but certainly more enjoyable to watch
Country Life June 27 2018
26 June
The Bottle & Glass Inn review: A dog-friendly pub with a touch of fine dining
A fascinating house in Norfolk that dates back to the early years of Henry VIII
Jason Goodwin: 'There must be a moral here, but I can’t work out what it is'
25 June
Secrets of the glow-worm
An Oxfordshire home with a medieval vaulted hall that's perfect for a 21st century party
My favourite painting: Peter Randall-Page
24 June
45 truly delightful properties, as seen in Country Life
Life after Downton Abbey: How Highclere Castle is moving on
Ultimate guide to growing roses: What to plant, where to plant it, and why you really don’t need to prune
The coracle-maker: ‘Coracles are the world’s oldest continuously used vessel and an important part of our heritage’
23 June
A Scottish castle for sale that comes with amazing history, a pub and Europe's largest treehouse
Curious Questions: Why do actors say ‘break a leg’?
Palazzo Grimani, Venice: The entire 17th-century palace restored by a British architect
How to prepare a posh picnic
22 June
Inside Kate Moss's bathroom, where the wallpaper alone took six months to create
A glorious Tudor farmhouse on the edge of Winchester, for sale for the first time in over 20 years
In Focus: The breathtaking sculpture at the V&A with unexplained, frenzied figures writhing in pleasure and pain
21 June
The best honeysuckle to grow in your garden – especially if they’re gifts from now-departed friends
10 of the best dog-friendly country hotels in Britain
20 June
Simon Jenkins: The new British countryside is being not planned, but plonked
The ‘ultimate residential and sporting estate’, £19m and just 40 miles from central London
Country Life June 20 2018
19 June
Royal Ascot 2018: The eye-watering numbers behind Britain's great race meeting
Nassau: The Pirate Capital of the Caribbean
An evening of heirlooms at Christie's
Five stunning properties with wonderful walled gardens
Jason Goodwin: ‘It was like the scene where Dreyfus has his epaulettes ripped off ’
Country Life Royal Wedding Souvenir Issue
18 June
Six ways to fix Parliament Square – and make it the centrepiece London deserves
A beautiful Scottish mansion with a rainforest-inspired atrium in its centre
My favourite painting: George Carter
17 June
29 simply beautiful properties, as seen in Country Life
Shaken and sometimes stirred: Easy summer cocktail recipes
Nymans Garden: The West Sussex gem that's been at the cutting edge for over 120 years
The sculptor: ‘Every day, I go into the studio in the morning and set about things. I don’t know any other way to live’
16 June
10 properties with views that are truly magical
Curious Questions: How can you tell if the Union Jack is upside down?
Nine things nobody will tell you before you get a puppy
50 great things to do in Britain that won't cost you a penny
15 June
How to choose a morning suit that's perfect for weddings or going to the races
The enchanting family house and gardens near Edinburgh with a hint of fairytale castle
In Focus: The plantsman-turned-artist who found art in flowers, and painted from corner to corner
14 June
Homemade ricotta, pea and smoked-salmon duck-egg ravioli
RHS Rosemoor: What to expect at Britain's finest Rose Festival
Father's Day ideas that your dad will love, from shooting and driving to the ultimate carvery lesson
13 June
De Vere Wotton House review: A Surrey Hills getaway with grottoes, temples and griffons galore
The immaculate country estate of a property tycoon, complete with pool and stables an hour from London
Country Life June 13 2018
12 June
It’s a shore thing: The finest beaches in Jersey
A Victorian schoolhouse transformed into a magnificent family home near Oxford
Jason Goodwin: 'They were more like beautiful professors of Hegelian dialectic than actual dogs'
11 June
What to collect right now to make money in the future
Britain's tallest Victorian folly is now a glorious tower home that's up for sale
My favourite painting: Gabriele Finaldi
10 June
14 beautiful homes, as seen in Country Life
The incredible tale of the foxglove, from curing to disease to inspiring Van Gogh’s most striking paintings
Norfolk House: The lost London palace that was razed to the ground, recreated 80 years on
The Queen's rocking-horse maker: ‘Many clients commission replicas of favourite horses’
9 June
Five spectacular country cottages, within commuting distance of London and under £1m
Curious Questions: How do you take a group photo in which nobody is blinking?
Euridge Manor Farm, Wiltshire: A fairytale sense of fun, with a pool where rose petals gather
Across Scotland by bike: Glorious views, great curries – shame about those midges...
8 June
The Volvo Ocean Race: Waves the height of houses, plastic-strewn oceans – and what it's like to be on board
Recipe: Floral strawberry shortcake perfect for summer
The house which inspired The Darling Buds of May is on the open market for the first time in almost 90 years
In Focus: Rodin's quirky take on one of the treasures of the Elgin Marbles
7 June
6 things to consider before building a swimming pool
The North York Moors: Alive with adventure, from enchanting forests to castles, beaches and gardens
6 June
12 fascinating facts about Somerset, from to King Arthur’s Avalon to the skeleton at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge
An entire cove for sale, including the 'most-photographed house in Cornwall'
Country Life June 6 2018
5 June
Mary Keen: Don't fear downsizing – the joy of starting a new garden from scratch will make up for what you leave behind
A beautiful 18th century manor house with a rather surprising 21st century interior
Jason Goodwin: The hotel rooms where Agatha Christie wrote her most famous book, and where Turkey became a modern nation
4 June
How to choose the right windows for your home
A glorious 364-acre West Country estate with a wonderful house plus shooting, fishing and stables
My favourite painting: Lord Hesketh
3 June
11 beautiful homes, as seen in Country Life
Across Scotland on a motorbike: The start of a spectacular journey
The extraordinary revival of Sydenham House, Devon: ‘Like the old house, but better’
The lock-gate maker: ‘Maintaining them can be a bit like painting the Forth Bridge’
2 June
Five fabulous houses in the heart of the moors, including a dream thatched cottage at the price of a London studio
Curious Questions: What is the perfect hangover cure?
Humphry Repton's 'secret country gem' at Endsleigh, one of the finest hotel gardens in Britain
1 June
Recipe: Chicken, broccoli and chickpea curry on flatbreads
An idyllic waterfront spot on Restronguet Point, one of the most sought-after locations in the West Country
In Focus: The Van Gogh masterpiece created in the asylum which failed to halt his tragic suicide