What you'll find at Artefact, London's new craft fair at the Design Centre in Chelsea
Artefact, the new craft fair at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, begins this week. We take a look at what you'll find there.
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Best smart speakers for non-techie people: What to expect, what you'll love and what doesn't work
Smart speakers are no longer the preserve of tech geeks and millennials — these handy speakers are, and (as we'll discover) particularly handy for those living in the countryside. We've looked at some of the main contenders to see which one comes out on top: Google Nest Audio, Amazon Echo Studio, the Apple HomePod Mini, and the Audio Pro G10.
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Country Life's Trees for Tomorrow campaign gathering pace
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How to tell if a dog is about to bite
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How to make perfect burgers to barbecue at home, with blue cheese, avocado and pancetta
Guilty pleasures don't come any more pleasurable than a really great burger; if this recipe doesn't make your mouth water, you're most likely a vegetarian.
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What £1 million buys across Britain today, including a 13-bedroom mansion in Somerset
You don't have to be a millionaire to live in a grand country mansion, as these beautiful homes across Britain demonstrate.
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Where to find the 30 ladybirds hidden in this week's issue of Country Life magazine
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The facts and figures behind The Prince of Wales's programme to turn Sandringham fully organic
The Prince of Wales and his team have spent three years turning Sandringham into a fully-organic estate — an undertaking that he details in this week's Country Life magazine.
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How to make Spring roast lamb with maple yoghurt marinade, and maple-glazed roast potatoes
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Best umbrellas: Top 10 brollies for rainy days in Britain
Survive the next shower in style with one of our pick of the best umbrellas in Britain.
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Golden retrievers: The gorgeous dogs that bring friendship, loyalty and love
Some call the golden retriever the ‘dumb blonde’ of the dog world, but those who know them know differently. Here's what you need to know about this wonderful breed.
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The 80,000 sq ft country house — with 122 rooms and Versailles-style gardens — that sold for £950,000
Kinmel Hall is one of the most extravagant houses in Britain, with 122 rooms and 365 windows. Yet it's fallen on hard times and has just been auctioned off at an astonishing price.
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Property with potential: Renovation projects for sale, starting from just £30,000
Wanted: brave new owners with patience and imagination.
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'Getting your portrait painted isn't much more than a vainglorious act of self-love; here's why I'm doing it anyway'
Our columnist Joe Gibbs has been sitting for a portrait, despite a few misgivings. Here's what he's learned.
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Arthur Parkinson: 'It’s a crime that we have forsaken our wildflower meadows for petrol lawnmowers and Flymos'
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10 sublime photographs from the 2021 RHS Photographic Competition
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10 of the most beautiful thatched cottages for sale in England, starting from under £250,000
As Bilbo Baggins has it: ‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.’ Best stay warm, under cover of thatch.
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12 absolutely beautiful character properties for sale at under £400,000
Quaint cottages, handsome conversions and beautiful country houses often come with seven-figure price tags – but truly lovely character properties are out there that are well within reach for most buyers. Here's out pick of the latest to come to the market.
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A rare glimpse inside the Queen's spectacular gardens at Buckingham Palace as they're freely opened for the first time
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The best country houses for sale in Surrey, from under £600,000 to over £20 million
There is lots on sale in Surrey to tempt London buyers in search of a new family home. We take a look at what you can get for any budget.
