Country in the city

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

One of the most photographed stands at last week’s Chelsea Flower Show was COUNTRY LIFE’s ‘outdoor drawing room’, a tranquil Italianate loggia designed by Isabella Worsley, says Giles Kime

Thoughtful design decisions and a respect for its original features have transformed a run-down east London property into a serene, and very stylish, modern retreat

Louise and James Woods reached a stage in their project when they weren’t sure where to turn – thankfully help was at hand to offer a fresh take

Stunning vistas, waterside deck, beautiful balcony – a former bank in a wonderful setting has become an extraordinary retreat

Helen Cartwright’s converted cowshed proved the perfect place to embrace a new outdoor lifestyle and enjoy the wide country vistas from every room