A fresh perspective on Ibiza: An island of quiet charm, a thin split from the party capital of the world
Mark Hedges explores Isla Sa Ferradura, a Garden of Eden just a short distance from one of the world's most infamous destinations.
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A fishing weekend in the New Forest: 'Visiting feels as if you have arrived in a foreign country, but it's little more than an hour from London'
A fishing weekend at Undercastle Cottage in the New Forest is a slice of 'perfect escapism', as Mark Hedges found out.
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The Jaguar I-Pace: 'If I had a spare £65,000, I’d buy one tomorrow. It really is that good'
That Jaguar’s all-electric I-Pace is the 2019 World Car of the Year comes as no surprise to Mark Hedges.
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Church Road restaurant review: A Barnes landmark re-born, and set to become a destination for foodies
Mark Hedges wasn't happy when one of his favourite local restaurants closed its doors earlier this year — but its replacement has him beaming from ear to ear.
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Take the Country Life Christmas Quiz: 40 fiendish questions on everything from the Beatles to lobsters
Each year, Country Life's editor Mark Hedges sets a fiendish quiz – see how you get on, and don't forget to share your results with friends and family to establish who gets bragging rights this year.
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Sporting Life: How to fall back in love with fishing, thanks to a new rod, a borrowed fly and a weekend on the Tweed
After one barren trip too many, our editor Mark Hedges had fallen out of love with fishing. Could a trip to tackle the River Tweed in the company of his regular companion – 'The Judge' – rekindle his joy?
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The Duke of Cambridge on the countryside, wildlife and passing on his father's inspiring example to George, Charlotte and Louis
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Lech, Austria: Superior slopes and the ultimate Alpine retreat
Mark Hedges visits Severin’s: The Alpine Retreat in Lech, a new five-star hotel built from reclaimed timbers that combines tradition with modern tastes.
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Why do we all want to live in the countryside?
It's in our DNA.
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A brave new dawn: Rolls-Royce Dawn car review
‘The Dawn is as graceful a piece of art as the car industry has ever imagined’
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Bentley Bentayga Review
Mark Hedges takes the new Bentley SUV for a spin in Palm Springs to see whether it can take on the Range Rover and Land Rover
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The search for the next wonder horse
As Tattersalls celebrates its 250th birthday, Mark Hedges reports on the potent alchemy of horseflesh and hope in this theatre of dreams
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Country mouse considers the danger of giant hogweed
Handle with care.
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Country mouse spots a hedgehog
Sightings to savour.
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Country mouse goes trout fishing
Tempting trout.
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Country mouse celebrate high summer
No time to waste.
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Country mouse goes fishing on the River Rother
Rother wonderful.
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Country mouse calls for restrained verge trimming
Razing the roof.
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Country mouse considers the Shakespeare discovery
Country mouse considers the debate surrounding the astonishing Shakespeare discovery.
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Country mouse studies the snake's head fritillary
History in the making.
