Country Life's Little Black Book

Stonyhurst College and Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall

At Stonyhurst we offer unparalleled opportunities for the development of outstanding individuals. We believe that, with the right support, every single young person can achieve their personal best in all they do.

Sandroyd

Sandroyd is a co-educational boarding school for children aged 2-13 years set in an idyllic environment, that ‘prepares’ children in the very broadest sense – offering academic excellence, and so much more.

King’s Ely

Kilgraston School

Kilgraston is a world-class day and boarding school for children aged five to eighteen.

Portraits by Nicholas Davies

Family, single, graduation or corporate portraits of distinction by an artist with thirty years’ experience.

Tony Birch Ltd

Tony Birch Ltd are suppliers of the finest quality bespoke joinery for period and listed properties.

Coromandel Crewel

Coromandel is a family owned British company supplying exclusive and exceptional hand-embroidered crewel fabrics.

Jex Plant Dredging and Silt Pumping Contractors

Jex is a family run business removing silt from lakes, ponds and rivers breathing new life back into your water.

Veloso Tours

Veloso Tours specialise in authentic bespoke tours and holidays to Latin America, India and China, with the best guides — and Country Life readers are offered a 5% discount.

Island Fine Arts

Westland London

Westland London, established in 1969, specialise in fine period chimneypieces, fireplace accessories, fine furniture, lighting, and decorative and architectural antiques.

Marjan Wouda Sculpture

Beautifully vivid forms of animals and people, which project stories onto our imaginations and give a charge to the places they inhabit.

Sir William Bentley Billiards

Makers & restorers of the world's most beautiful Billiard, Snooker & Pool tables. Hand-crafted in the UK.

Andrew Kay Sculpture

Based in the north of England, Andrew Kay is an award winning sculptor whose work can be seen throughout the world. Available works and commissions taken.

Short and Sweet Bakery

A box of six brownies from Short and Sweet Bakery makes for a lovely gift for your loved ones or as a corporate gift — you can even order them as a monthly subscription. Gluten free and vegan gluten free options also available.

Berkeley International

Berkeley International is an elite dating agency for discerning and affluent members.

Vale Garden Houses

Vale Garden Houses design and make the highest quality, fine traditional timber Conservatories, Orangeries and Rooflights.

Tosca & Willoughby

Tosca & Willoughby have been making the highest quality wooden loo seats for over 40 years.

Paul Yates Art

Original paintings, prints and commissions.

The Rug Studio

The Rug Studio specialises in the sales, cleaning, restoration and design of Oriental Rugs with over 25 years in the industry.