Escape the city and explore a world of inspiration with ELLE Decoration Country. From remote enclaves in tucked-away corners of the British countryside to inviting coastal boltholes and spectacular mountaintop hideaways, there's a host of imaginative interiors to explore. Plus, rediscover the UK's seaside towns and hidden waterways, meet exciting new small-scale food producers and plan your very own creative country break.
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A RURAL REVOLUTION • The founders of The Pig hotels are creating retreats that up-end the old ideas of a country house getaway. These are contemporary, dynamic and deeply desirable stays, says Editor Ben Spriggs, with food and sustainabilityfirmly at the heart
Let’s grow wild • Two furniture designers have taken their passion for the environment to the next level by producing a manifesto on nature-first land use. And there are crucial lessons in it for us all
RULE BREAKERS • Building on a British heritage of experimentation, contemporary architects are bringing avant-garde design to the countryside
ANATOMY OF BEAUTY • For architect and artist Paola Tassetti, this ancient villa and terraced gardens in Italy’s verdant Marche region have become a laboratory, where nature and creativity collide
ROMANCING THE STONE • Commanding an enviable view of the Mallorcan coastline, this holiday home has a gentle beauty born of traditional materials and a modern touch
MODERN TRADITIONS • Respecting the past without being beholden to it, the owners of this grand Tuscan villa have created a home with timeless elegance
PROTECTORS OF THE PEACE • One couple’s love for British modernism has led them to this beautifully preserved icon of the era, located high on the Yorkshire moors
CLASSIC • Vintage designs and painterly patterns combine for a timeless scheme
THE SEARCH FOR SOLITUDE • Sitting proudly on its secluded plot in the Hudson Valley, this converted barn is designed for self-sufficiency
Escape the grind • One couple’s longing for an idyllic rural existence guided the sensitive renovation of this former olive oil mill in Sicily
In the stillness • Rising out of the arid Moroccan soil like a mirage, Berber Lodge is a retreat designed especially for relaxation
ARTISTIC HEIGHTS • Home to an ever-evolving exhibition of decorative furniture, this is surely the most unique chalet in the French Alps
RUSTIC • Choose natural textures and hand-crafted details for a touch of contemporary country charm
LIVING IN THE LANDSCAPE • Lured back to the Scottish Highlands, interior designer Jill Macnair has distilled its wild beauty into the design of her holiday home. Here, she takes us on a tour…
THE WATER’S EDGE • Appearing like a continuation of the horizon, this South African home is a luxurious example of how to elevate coastal style
POSITIVE ENERGY • Ancient Balinese principles of flow are expressed beautifully in this home that’s effortlessly at one with nature
LEGEND OF THE OUTLAW • Taking inspiration from Ned Kelly’s infamous last stand, this monumental Australian home perfectly captures the spirit of defiance
ARCHITECTURAL • With clean lines and distinctive shapes, these pieces make a bold statement
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sourcebook • Fallen in love with a piece of furniture, a light or textile in one of our homes? Find out where to buy it below
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