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MAKE THE MOST OF THE COAST
July calls for seaside strolling. Max every COASTAL MILE with a few well-chosen essentials
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PLAN YOUR ROUTE
5 coastal walks to try this July
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Sea Salts & Sail Festival
Cornwall
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emporium
Handcrafted gifts and seasonal buys from our favourite artisans, small businesses and high-street brands
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Still Southwold SUFFOLK
Kate Jacobs blisses out in a coastal cabin just outside Southwold, with a PRIVATE BEACH and spectacular sea views, even from the bed
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The new GOOD LIFE
There’s never been a better time to go self-sufficient. In our ongoing series, Sally Coulthard shares tried-and-tested tips from her Yorkshire smallholding
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EYE SPY ALONG THE SHORE
Catch your breath and discover the small wonders waiting at the WATER’S EDGE
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PRIMETIME HOST to PASSIONATE GARDENER
Weeding and pruning is her refuge from the rollercoaster of news that has shaped her career. But there’s something in the flowerbeds that can make broadcaster Fiona Bruce lose her famous cool
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BEST in SHOW
Winning makes, bakes and buys inspired by summer sorties to country shows and village fêtes
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MY WILD SIDE VICK HOPE
Countryfile’s newest presenter on growing up with chickens, family camping trips and the tea towel that caused a stir with her husband…
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Hannah Bourne-Taylor
Soaring swifts are synonymous with summer but their numbers are nosediving. Meet the campaigner on a mission to bring them back, one brick at a time
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7 visits incredible SHORELINE SPECTACLES
Marvel at these historical and geological gems by the sea
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20 WAYS TO furnish a “FIFTH ROOM”
The decorating tricks and structural fixes to transform a garden, patio or courtyard into a stylish open-air living space
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STAY ALONG THE WAY
Relax and recharge at chic stop-offs on your COASTAL HIKE
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NEW WAVE WELLNESS
Ella McLachlan arrived on the tiny island of St Martin’s for a six-month stint as a nanny. Sixteen years later, she is still there, running a successful business making transformative skincare from the local seaweed
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The RUFF GUIDE TO… IRISH TERRIERS
In our ongoing series for dog-lovers, we celebrate another of Britain’s best-loved breeds
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HOMEGROWN MIDSUMMER SUPPERS
Restaurateurs Steve and Jules Horrell have swapped stainless-steel kitchens and starched white tablecloths for seasonal rustic feasts served in a converted cow barn at their Somerset smallholding
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10 WILD and WONDERFUL REASONS TO SEIZE THE DAY!
THE LATEST IN OUR ACCESS FOR ALL CAMPAIGN: 40 WHEELCHAIR-FRIENDLY DAYTRIPS TO CELEBRATE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY
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Paula Sutton The Village Noticeboard
In her regular column, Paula reveals the horticultural hysteria set in motion by the announcement of the annual Open Garden Weekend. Secateurs at dawn!
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FORCE OF NATURE
After the runaway success of Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell returns with her most personal story yet. She talks to Sam Baker about myth, memory and the landscapes that shape her work
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DEADLY BEAUTIFUL
Sally Coulthard reveals the darker side of some of our most bewitching blooms
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“I left EVERYTHING behind for a life shaped by wind, sea and sky”
Seeking a lifestyle that felt simpler and more purposeful, one woman immersed herself in a new job on a remote island in the Irish Sea
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BEHIND THE SCENES at the EMMA BRIDGE WATER FACTORY
As Emma Bridgewater’s eponymous pottery turns 40, the Country Living team travels to Stoke-on-Trent to meet the people behind the brand that shares our birthday
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ROOTED IN COLOUR
From small beginnings in a city back garden to a flourishing flower farm in Dorset, this couple are spreading the joy of colour countrywide
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ROOTED IN THE DEVONSHIRE LANDSCAPE
Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside
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HOME comforts
DECORATING NOTES
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How to MAKE A PAPER ROSE
Turn simple crepe paper into a beautiful bloom with paper artist Kristen Kong as your guide
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6 WAYS TO CARRY ON GARDENING
Creaky knees, rickety wrists, dodg y eyesight or an achy back? Worry not. So long as you have green fingers, you can still achieve miracles in the garden. Our experts show you how
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Treasures of the TIDE
On the wild north-west coast of Ireland, Flora Kinnaird transforms seaweed gathered from the shoreline into intricate artworks, keeping a centuries-old craft alive
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DOWN EARTH
GARDENING NOTES
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“I wanted a CALM BACKDROP to bustling FAMILY LIFE”
Sophie Bateman downsized to a quiet little cottage in West Sussex, paring back her possessions and making the most of every inch of space
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Natural instinct
Interior designer Emma Sherlock’s brick-and-flint cottage in Hampshire reflects a lifelong love of the countryside, shaped by pieces gathered over time
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AT HOME WITH HYDRANGEAS
Quite by accident, Anne Greenall discovered that hydrangeas flourished in her garden overlooking the Firth of Clyde and she went on to amass a collection of more than 200 varieties
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Russell Loughlan The Interiors Insider
Our resident decorating expert, and self-styled serial renovator, on his hard-won lessons from multiple property makeovers
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SLOW and SUSTAINABLE
NATURE NOTES
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT
An earthy Mediterranean feel pervades the layered interiors of this reimagined Yorkshire barn, where rustic touches are balanced by a stylish, modern edge
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NATURE and NURTURE
WELLBEING NOTES
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Breezy BEACH HOUSE CHIC
Discover how to layer materials, light and colour for an elegant but relaxed modern seaside style
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FROM BEE TO YOU
Less is more when it comes to eating honey, says Rachel de Thample, whose River Cottage recipes celebrate and elevate nature’s “liquid gold”
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next month…
Growing flowers for autumn colour, making your own cider, plus the best of British wildlife spots
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SLOPE & GLORY
What was once “a really tricky site” is now a beautifully layered Somerset garden where clever design has tamed a steep and soggy hillside plot
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Country LARDER
FOOD NOTES
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Jo Thompson The Gentle Gardener
Our columnist on bold midsummer chop-backs for brilliant late-summer abundance
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Ride the GOLDENPASS EXPRESS and discover SCENIC SWITZERLAND
Travel by rail on this no-fly tour, taking in the beauty of Lake Geneva and visit the vineyards of Lavaux where you’ll taste delicious Swiss wines
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SMALL is bountiful
Got a pocket-sized plot? Here’s how you can make the most of every inch
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Explore THE LAKES AND GARDENS of NORTHERN ITALY
Board Eurostar for a relaxing holiday on the shores of Lake Orta with excursions to the region’s most famous lakes and fashionable Milan
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COAST to COUNTRYSIDE The Best British & Irish Escapes 2026
With secret islands, showstopping gardens and romantic retreats right on your doorstep, why would you want to holiday anywhere else? Consider your next trip sorted
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DREAM PLACES TO STAY
The very best getaways from shore to shore
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ENCHANTING GARDENS TO EXPLORE
From classic English idylls to forward-thinking naturalistic landscapes
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ROAD TRIPS MADE FOR ESCAPE
Big skies, winding roads and places worth pulling over for
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A MONTH IN THE LIFE OF… A BUTTERFLY KEEPER
Andy Mills, head gardener at Blenheim Palace, reveals the tender care, lush planting and rotten fruit the Butterfly House’s residents need to thrive
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CRAFT, MAKERS AND PLACES TO DISCOVER
Our community of talented artisans share their top spots
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READER-RATED PIT STOPS
Including the best British beach kiosk and a public loo with a view, here are your tried-and-tested favourites
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Dan O’Regan The Green-Fingered Foodie
In his regular column on life on his allotment, restaurateur Dan is finally rewarded with sweet strawberries, golden beetroot and giant squashes for his kitchens
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The New Good Life CULTIVATING CURRANTS
Author and smallholder Sally Coulthard on how to grow one of the garden’s easiest and most versatile summer fruits
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SUPER SLEUTHS sniffing out the truth
From life-saving early warnings to groundbreaking medical research, these remarkable dogs are using their noses to change lives across the UK
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Graeme Hall The Dogfather
The top trainer, TV personality and bestselling author on mastering the art of car journeys with a dog on board
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DOLLY
The comedian on his pocket-sized pet with a big personality and a star-studded little black book
