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Located in the beautiful, ancient town of Rye in East Sussex, the Mermaid Inn abounds with colourful stories of smugglers, ghosts, royalty and secret tunnels. The inn was probably built during the rei

COUNTRY LIFE staff pick where in London they most enjoy getting lost in the written word

Michelle Hather falls for the chocolate-box allure of Alfriston, on the edge of the scenic South Downs

From bucket-and-spade resorts to wild nature, there’s something for everyone

Living and working by the sea is the dream for many. Emma Ryan meets some cool creatives who have made the Yorkshire coast a place to work, rest and play

Take a trip down memory lane with a nostalgic vacation