What you get with a Country Living subscription

A Country Living magazine subscription delivers the print edition to your home each month, or gives you access to digital content on their website and app, depending on which plan you choose. The magazine covers home design, gardening, recipes, rural lifestyle, and DIY projects aimed at people living in or drawn to country settings.

Print subscriptions arrive by mail on a schedule set by the publisher — typically the issue hits newsstands before your copy arrives at home. Digital subscriptions let you read articles and view galleries on countryliving.com and through their mobile app as soon as new content publishes, often before the print edition ships.

Both formats include access to the same editorial content, though digital subscribers sometimes see articles online weeks before they appear in print. Some subscription tiers bundle print and digital together; others offer one or the other.

Key Takeaways

  • Country Living offers print-only, digital-only, and combined print-plus-digital subscription plans at different price points.
  • Print subscriptions are billed annually or sometimes in shorter terms, while digital access is often month-to-month or annual.
  • You can start, pause, or cancel most subscriptions through your account on countryliving.com or by contacting their customer service team.
  • The magazine publishes 12 issues per year, so annual costs divided by 12 show the per-issue price you are paying.
  • Introductory rates for first-time subscribers are usually lower than renewal rates, so your second year will cost more.

Print subscription costs and terms

Print subscription pricing varies by the offer available when you order. First-time subscribers typically see introductory rates that are lower than what existing subscribers pay at renewal. The exact price depends on when you subscribe and what promotion Country Living is running at that moment.

Most print subscriptions are billed as a single annual payment upfront, though some offers allow you to pay in two or four installments. When your subscription is about to renew, Country Living sends a notice with the renewal price — which is usually higher than your introductory rate. You can choose to renew at that price, look for a better offer online, or cancel before the renewal date.

Print issues arrive by standard mail, so delivery takes one to two weeks after the issue date. If an issue does not arrive within that window, contact Country Living's customer service to report it and request a replacement copy.

Digital subscription options and pricing

Country Living's digital subscription gives you access to countryliving.com and their mobile app. Digital plans are often cheaper than print and can be billed monthly or annually. Monthly billing lets you cancel anytime without penalty, while annual plans usually offer a lower per-month cost if you commit upfront.

Digital subscribers can read articles, view photo galleries, and access recipes and design inspiration as soon as they publish online. Some digital plans also include access to archived content going back several years, though this varies by subscription tier.

You manage a digital subscription through your account on countryliving.com. You can update your payment method, pause the subscription temporarily, or cancel it directly from your account settings without calling customer service.

Print-plus-digital bundle subscriptions

Country Living offers combined plans that include both the monthly print magazine and full digital access. These bundles cost more than print alone but less than paying for print and digital separately. Bundled subscriptions are typically billed annually.

With a bundle, you receive the print edition by mail and can also read content online and in the app when ready. This option works well if you want the tactile experience of reading in print but also want to browse articles on your phone or computer between issues.

How to start, pause, or cancel

To start a subscription, visit countryliving.com and look for the subscription offer on their homepage or in the footer. You will enter your mailing address (for print) or create an account (for digital), choose your plan, and provide payment information. Most subscriptions begin processing within one business day.

To pause a print subscription temporarily, contact Country Living's customer service — you can usually pause for up to three months without losing your subscription. Digital subscriptions can often be paused directly in your account settings.

To cancel, log into your account on countryliving.com and select the cancel option, or call their customer service line. If you cancel before your renewal date, you will not be charged again. If you cancel after renewal has already been processed, most publishers allow you to request a refund for the unused portion of your subscription.

Renewal rates and how to find better offers

When your subscription renews, Country Living charges the renewal rate, which is typically higher than the introductory rate you paid initially. You will receive a notice 30 to 60 days before renewal with the new price.

Before renewing at the full price, search online for current subscription offers — Country Living frequently runs promotions for new subscribers that may be cheaper than renewing your existing subscription. If you find a better rate, you can cancel your current subscription before it renews and start a new one at the promotional price. There is usually no penalty for doing this, though you may have a brief gap in delivery while the new subscription processes.

Some readers also find discounts through third-party subscription services or retailers like Amazon or Costco, though availability and pricing vary by location and time of year.

Delivery issues and customer service

Print issues typically arrive within one to two weeks of the issue date. If your magazine does not arrive within that timeframe, contact Country Living's customer service with your subscription number and the issue you are missing. They can investigate the delivery and send a replacement if the issue was lost in the mail.

For digital access problems — such as trouble logging in, content not loading, or app crashes — Country Living's support team can reset your password, check your account status, or help you reinstall the app. You can reach customer service through the contact form on countryliving.com, by email, or by phone.

Keep your subscription number handy when you contact support. You can find it on your billing statement, in your account settings on countryliving.com, or on the mailing label of your print magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my subscription from print to digital or vice versa?

Yes. Log into your account on countryliving.com and update your subscription type, or contact customer service to make the change. If you switch before your renewal date, the change usually takes effect at your next billing cycle. You may owe a difference if you are upgrading to a more expensive plan, or receive a credit if you are downgrading.

What happens if I move and need to update my mailing address?

Update your address in your account settings on countryliving.com, or call customer service with your subscription number and new address. Allow two to four weeks for the address change to take effect, so issues during that transition period may still arrive at your old address. If an issue arrives at your old address, ask the new resident to mark it "return to sender" or contact Country Living to request a replacement sent to your new address.

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-subscription?

Most publishers refund the unused portion of your subscription if you cancel after your renewal has already been processed. If you cancel before renewal, you will not be charged again. Contact customer service with your cancellation request and they will calculate any refund owed and process it within two to four weeks.

Can I give a Country Living subscription as a gift?

Yes. Country Living offers gift subscriptions on their website. You provide the recipient's mailing address and can include a gift message. Gift subscriptions are usually billed to the gift-giver and begin with the next available issue. The recipient does not receive a bill or renewal notice during the gift period.

Is there a student or senior discount?

Country Living does not advertise a standard student or senior discount, but promotional rates change frequently. Check their website for current offers, or call customer service to ask if any discounts explore to your situation. Third-party subscription services sometimes offer lower rates than the publisher's website.