Staying In

Get Country House Interiors Inspiration

Whether it’s a chocolate box cottage, Georgian farmhouse or a grand stately manor, Britain hosts a stunning collection of countryside homes – and, if you so happen to have one in your possession, chances are you’re looking for ways to decorate it. ‘The most successful country homes strike a balance between elegance and comfort,’ says Jessica Tucker, Senior Interior Designer at Sims Hilditch. ‘They’re beautifully designed, but they’re also somewhere you can truly relax, entertain and live. That sense of longevity and effortless character is what makes them so timeless.’ Featuring some of our favourite interior designers as well as the most beautiful country homes from the latest issues of Country & Town House, our gallery is here to spark some ideas about the kind of home you want to live in. From finished rooms to individual pieces, these inspiring images are sure to get your creative cogs spinning.

Going Out

Eat Your Way Around London’s New Food Festival

A brand-new food festival is coming to London this August, Plated. Running throughout the month, Plated will shine a light on the eclectic culinary scene of the King’s Road and Knightsbridge through an array of special experiences, chef collaborations, exclusive menus, limited edition dishes and set menus. Stop by Alba for a three-course Italian-inspired menu for just £39pp, get 15 percent off food at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, enjoy afternoon tea at The Chelsea Townhouse, spend an evening on the terrace of the new Willett’s at The Cadogan (complete with oysters and cocktails) and much more. Find all the restaurants taking part here. 1 – 31 August 2026

Property Of The Day

WH Smith may now be TGJones, but if you’re feeling nostalgic for the original name now’s your chance to get closer to the famous founder – by living in his former London home. Located in Bayswater, just moments from Hyde Park, this Blue Plaque residence boasts one of central London’s largest private gardens. 

On the market for £15,000,000, forbesglobalproperties.com

Little Luxury

C&TH Partnership

Treat yourself to a Tokyo-inspired meal at Miokuru, Soho’s newest handroll bar. Recently opened on Warwick Street, the 20-seat restaurant focuses on produce from British waters and land: think pressed scallops and seared Chalkstream trout sashimi ahead of handrolls like dry-aged beef tartare with wasabi mustard, Cornish white crab with garlic mayo. Pair with London-brewed sake and Japanese twists on classic cocktails including a Mezcal Miso Margarita. 6-8 Warwick Street, W1B 5LU, miokuru.co.uk

Competition Time

Enter this competition for your chance to win a restorative two-night Signature Spa Break at the five-star Boringdon Hall Hotel, a historic Devon hideaway nestled on the edge of Dartmoor. You’ll stay in a Wellness Room, and enjoy a 60-minute treatment plus a GAIA skincare gift on arrival.

Psssst…

It’s the year of the euro summer, and the stars can’t get enough. Every A-lister under the sun is holidaying in Europe right now – but which hotspots have the biggest star appeal in 2026? We’ve done some digging to find out where the celebs are holidaying this year.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Sleep with a fan right beside you – while it might keep you cool, sleep experts say it can cause dryness in the eyes, nose, throat, mouth and circulation. Instead, position the fan across the room and have it spanning around the room if you can. Make sure it’s clean too. Find more hacks for sleeping in hot weather here.

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