Inside the 'New Cotswolds': Why Luxury Hospitality is Shifting to Rutland Thursday, June 25, 2026 rutland cotswolds overtourism luxury hospitality tiktok tourism countryside realestate travel While the Cotswolds has long been Britain’s quintessential luxury countryside retreat, attracting more than 35 million visitors annually and drawing celebrities like Simon Cowell and Jeremy Clarkson, recent trends suggest the … Read More
Countryfile’s Matt Baker Reflects on Struggles After Leaving Rural Childhood Behind Sunday, June 21, 2026 mattbaker countryfile countryside farming bluepeter durham nature television rurallife sheepfarming Matt Baker, well-known as the face of BBC’s Countryfile and Channel 4’s Our Farm in the Dales, has built his career around the British countryside, yet his journey wasn’t always smooth. Now settled on an 11-acre property in … Read More
Countryfile's Matt Baker Reflects on 'Really Unhappy Time' After Leaving Rural Life for City Sunday, June 21, 2026 mattbaker countryfile bluepeter rurallife countryside farming broadcasting durham nature television Matt Baker, well-known for his deep connection to the British countryside through shows like BBC’s Countryfile and Channel 4’s Our Farm in the Dales, has opened up about a challenging period in his life. Though he … Read More
Visiting Bibury: The World’s Most Beautiful Village Tarnished by Tourism Woes Monday, June 15, 2026 bibury gloucestershire villages tourism overcrowding countryside travel visitors arlingtonrow sustainability Bibury, a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, has long been celebrated for its idyllic English countryside charm. Famous for its charming river, historic weavers’ cottages, and grazing cattle set against lush green … Read More
John Craven Reflects on Challenges and Changes After 37 Years on Countryfile Sunday, June 14, 2026 countryfile johncraven bbc farming television farmers conservation countryside foodproduction cotswolds John Craven, the esteemed presenter of BBC’s long-running rural affairs programme Countryfile, has opened up about the challenges he faced during his extensive career on the show. Now 85, Craven has been a consistent presence … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Names His Favourite Cotswolds Villages – Castle Combe Not on His List Saturday, June 13, 2026 cotswolds castlecombe adamhenson burford chippingcampden farming countryside countryfile yorkshiredales rurallife The Cotswolds often stand as an emblematic image of rural Britain, with their rolling hills and charming villages painting a timeless picture of countryside beauty. Among them, Castle Combe in Wiltshire has long held a … Read More