Country Living (UK)

THE VILLAGE NOTICEBOARD

Looking at my life now, it’s hard to believe, but in the early days of arriving in Norfolk 15 years ago, there was a definite (albeit delayed) realisation that I felt lonely. I’ve often described myself as a sociable recluse: I’m as happy on my own...

“I FELT I DIDN’T BELONG IN THE COUNTRYSIDE UNTIL I STARTED HIKING”

Makda Kiros joined a club to help her explore the countryside with confidence

ESCAPE TO NARNIA & NINE OTHER FESTIVE LITERARY LOCATIONS

KIRSTIE ALLSOPP, CATH KIDSTON & SARAH RAVEN ON WHY COUNTRY LIVING MATTERS TO THEM

“I SWAPPED FAST-PACED FASHION FOR THE SLOWEST OF CRAFTS”

WORDS BY CAROLINE ATKINS PHOTOGRAPHS BY POLLY WREFORD

THE NATION’S NO 1 FEELGOOD LOCATION IN OUR LANDMARK WELLBEING SURVEY

PRIMETIME HOST TO PASSIONATE GARDENER

Broadcaster Fiona Bruce reveals how gardening is her refuge from the headlines – and the one thing that terrifies her in the flowerbeds

BECAUSE WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE QUAYSIDE

Makes and buys for a daytrip to the harbour

“THE DESIGN WAS MINIMALIST – BUT I’M A MAXIMALIST”

Hannah Gee has always had a magpie’s eye for spotting vintage treasures. She and her mother used to visit local auction houses in Kent and East Sussex, searching for knick-knacks and ornaments. Then Hannah ran a shop in Tunbridge Wells, selling...

Bring on SPRING

Sarah Raven on making cut flowers last longer Handmade floral wallpaper

47 40 THINGS THAT DEFINE A COUNTRY LIVING HOME

To celebrate our 40th birthday, we round up the interiors classics that epitomise our signature style

20 NEW TRENDS TO REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN IN 2025

“I WANTED THE FABRIC OF THE HOUSE TO REMAIN UNCHANGED”

Lucy Ogilvie-grant’s thatched cottage is hidden at the end of an isolated lane surrounded by rolling wooded countryside and wild meadows. Step inside and there is an easy-going sense of style that belies the hard graft that has gone into creating this...

INSIDE THE MAGICAL WORLD OF MICHAEL MORPURGO

The literary legend on the inspiration behind War Horse and his plans for more animal antics

VEGGIE RECIPES FOR A NORDIC NOEL

PLUS FESTIVE TREATS FROM THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER

TEN WAYS TO MASTER MAXIMALISM

Daring decor to dial up the wow factor from Laurence Llewelyn-bowen

A NEW ODE TO AUTUMN

A unique poetic perspective on the “season of mists” from our Access for All ambassador Bethany Handley

RUSTIC CHARM MEETS MODERN CHIC

A DRAMATIC FACELIFT FOR A NORFOLK FARMHOUSE A CONTEMPORARY COTTAGE GARDEN CREATED FROM SCRATCH

“I FIRMLY BELIEVE MORE IS MORE”

THE BATHROOM (opposite) Lilac-striped tiles from Otto Tiles surround the bath, wrapping up onto the windowsill and creating the perfect spot for a jug of pink tulips THE KITCHEN (above) When Philippa Jeffrey and her family decided to move out of...

HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL HOW TO EAT 30 PLANTS A WEEK

HOW TO EAT 30 PLANTS A WEEK