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    Holly Kirkwood

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    • Drakes Island in Plymouth Sound, Devon.

      Plymouth Sound set to become Britain's first 'National Marine Park'

      Plymouth Sound is on track to become the UK's first underwater national park, protecting this rich habitat for generations to come.

    • Caribbean property

      Nine utterly astonishing Caribbean properties, from under £500,000 to over £65 million

      Buyers looking for a second home in the Caribbean have a great choice of top quality places at all budgets, with the region enjoying a boom. Holly Kirkwood takes a look at some of the best developments out there.

    • The High Street in Battle, site of the Battle of Hastings, East Sussex England, UK

      Online v high-street agents: Do the risks outweigh the value?

      Online agents promise to sell your house for a fraction of high-street agents’ fees, but how does their service compare?

    • The historic village of Gordes in the Provence, France at sunrise

      Three decades on from A Year in Provence, is Peter Mayle's portrayal still a reality?

      The writer is, sadly, no long with us, but Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence still informs many of our notions about life in rural southern France. Holly Kirkwood investigates whether there's still any truth in the bucolic French dream portrayed in the famous book for those looking to buy a home.

    • Sporting life: The best spots in the Cotswolds to enjoy country pursuits

      From sailing to shooting, Holly Kirkwood explains why the Cotswolds is such a Mecca for country sporting enthusiasts.

    • Buying a house in Scotland

      The 10 steps to buying a house in Scotland

      English buyers are often full or apprehension when it comes to buying a house in Scotland, but there's really nothing to fear. Holly Kirkwood explains how it works.

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      The story behind The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is almost as fascinating as the book itself

      The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has opened up the island’s charms to a new audience, finds Holly Kirkwood.

    • Which Caribbean island is best for you?

      Decisions, decisions - it's a tough life.

    • the hinds head bray

      The Hinds Head, Bray: 'beautiful British food'

      We visit Heston Blumenthal's pretty Tudor pub.

    • UK outdoor cinemas

      Britain's best outdoor cinemas

      Enjoy some classic films showing outdoors this summer around the UK

    • Country Life July 20 2016

      Country Life July 20 2016

      Country Life July 20 2016 is all about Britain's beautiful architecture

    • Henley Festival review promo

      Henley Festival Review

      The Henley Festival is the only UK festival with a black tie dress code.

    • Country Life July 13 2016

      Country Life July 13 2016

      This week is our stunning coastal issue, with the best coastal walks, and a clifftop garden to die for

    • Country Life Best of Britain 400

      Country Life July 6 2016

      Our Best of Britain issue celebrates British summertime, from summer fashion and a castle in Kent to 24 Hours at The Ritz

    • Manor house for sale dorset

      Beautiful manor house in Dorset for sale

      This splendid 17th century manor house has classic Georgian proportions and elegant gardens, plus 20 acres and a two-bedroom cottage

    • Country Life June 29 2016

      Country Life June 29 2016

      This week in Country Life we are all about horses, from a family's first pony to the heady heights of Olympic Dressage..

    • Heligan gardens remember the Somme

      Heligan gardens remember The Somme

      The Lost Gardens of Heligan is holding an exhibition to remember The Battle of the Somme

    • Country Life June 22 2016

      Country Life June 22 2016

      Our France issue celebrates all our favourite things about our neighbour across the Channel

    • The best houses for sale in Kent promo

      Five of the best houses for sale in Kent

      If you're looking to buy a country house in Kent there are a wide range of different styles and price points, of course. We have picked out some of the best properties on the market this September to whet your appetite

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      Top 6 houses and castles for sale in Scotland

      There are some stunning castles and country houses on the market in Scotland this spring.

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