Log cabin escapism is great — but super-luxury cabin escapism is even better
Pamela Goodman falls for the rustic charms of Glen Glack Cabins in Perthshire.
Pamela Goodman falls for the rustic charms of Glen Glack Cabins in Perthshire.
Martin Fone takes a look at the curious history of the hermits who spent years living happily in the grounds of country houses, perhaps the ultimate garden folly.
Carla Carlisle on learning to slow down — and how little life might mean if we don't.
Shrouded in myth and mystery, the unremarkable-looking Stone of Scone — the ancient symbol of Scottish sovereigns — still plays a significant role in the coronations of British monarchs, says Matthew Dennison.
A year on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we remember the late monarch.
We invited Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition, to set out the Labour Party's ideas for the countryside.
A spell of time with a reduced sense of taste and smell proves a boon to Jonathan Self when it clears, giving him a new appreciation of some of life's joys.
Absinthe is almost unique among alcoholic spirits for having been outlawed in even some of the world's most liberal countries — but how did that happen? Martin Fone traces back the story to find the tales of debauchery, hallucination and even murder that once gave the drink its bad name — and looks at how it's returned to prominence.
Joe Gibbs visits Retrieverfest, one of Britain's finest golden retriever festivals — and rues not taking a golden retriever.
An archaeological discovery near Jason Goodwin's idyllic spot has sparked excitement far and wide — but not a little dismay nearer to home.
Martin Fone takes a look at one of the most ingenious uses of plants ever imagined by mankind: Linnaeus’s Flower Clock.
Jonathan Self tells the story of a rather friendly rodent who seems happy to ride his luck.
Martin Fone takes a look at one of the all-time great toast toppers: Gentleman's Relish.
The numbers show that pubs across the country are shutting down — but those that are still thriving are doing so because they're better than ever, says Giles Kime.
Those who make the case for rewilding ought to be careful — MUCH more careful — what they wish for, says award-winning nature writer John Lewis-Stempel.
Magpies seem to be flourishing, so much so that seeing 'one for sorrow' is more often closer to '11 for a football team'. Martin Fone looks at why these hugely intelligent birds are thriving, and considers why they're so often at the centre of our superstitions.
Jason Goodwin heads to the Eternal City and finds a very 21st century mode of transport.
Coming across a bizarre statistic prompts Martin Fone to look at the creation of the vending machine, unearthing an incredible tale.
The Proms are a great British institution and a remarkable success story, says Country Life's cultural commentator Athena.
Charlie Baker visits one of the Isle of Wight’s oldest villages and finds a quiet enclave of eccentricity — as well as some remarkable homes up for sale.