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Country Life Magazine

1 November 2023

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Art & Culture

25 Beautiful Homes

The perfect blend

Interior designer Michelle Murphy played matchmaker as well as designer when transforming a ranch house into a two-storey home for a blended family

Landscape

Whimsical jewel is a village for pleasure

With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

Coast Magazine

Top tidal pools for snorkelling adventures

Great for beginners and enthusiasts alike, tidal pools are unbeatable for safe and fun marine exploration

Gardens Illustrated

Show garden guides

Designers Monty Don with Jamie Butterworth Contractor Form Plants Plants Form Plants Relocating to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home A feature garden that celebrates how to easily turn our gardens into space

Country Homes & Interiors

A sparkling adventure

Discover the Sussex Winelands on a leisurely five-day tour of dynamic estates set in stunning landscapes, with guide Amy Wislocki, editor of Decanter magazine

Countryside

25 great places to stay in ‘25

With breathtaking views, natural history and rural charm, there’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing break than the great British countryside. From cosy cottages to luxurious country estates, glamping tents to more unique holiday lets – Kate Chapman rounds up 25 of the best places to stay in 2025…