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A whole pile of fun

NDC Like many social rituals, the country house party was developed by the Victorians, perfected by the more mobile Edwardians and enjoyed by all since. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy a procession of sporting house parties through the season, as Cornwall is simply too far for most guests to be able to leave after shooting.

My recipe for the perfect house party involves a late supper on Friday and a few drinks by the fire while everyone catches up on news but,

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