At Home in the Cotswolds: Secrets of English Country House Style

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It may not be near Stroud but this lovely, country house is as charming as anything in Cider with Rosie and the ideal place to come up with inspiration for her new collections. This design philosophy, which flourished in England in the decades straddling the turn of the twentieth century, advocated traditional craftsmanship that married practicality with artistry, often drawing on medieval and folk styles of decoration.

We are known for our positive, entrepreneurial culture, and for attracting some of the most innovative, dedicated and knowledgeable people in the business. With the homes’ idyllic settings—and a foreword by the Duchess of Marlborough—this collection presents inspirational ideals of English country style certain to fascinate and delight.Property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson offer an insider’s look at the Cotswolds’ most charming and inspirational private homes.

Katy's insider knowledge of the houses and the area means this a really great way to see inside some of the incredible homes in the area. With their distinctive honey-colored stone walls, set amongst rolling hills and beautiful countryside, the decor of these houses expresses inspirational ideals of English country style that readers will love to explore and emulate. See below for further information about the categories of cookies used on our site and your current preference settings. Bateman was a Birmingham-based architect who rejected the highly ornate, gothic style of many of his Victorian peers as he turned his attention towards the Cotswolds. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds features homes with stunning gardens, a wealth of history and easy access to major cities.

We have updated our Privacy Policy, effective June 29, 2020, to clarify how we collect and process your personal data. This doesn’t mean that everything needs to be period, but you should never fight the architecture of the house’. Clinging to the side of a hill high above the villages of Broadway, Buckland and Laverton is the ancient, stone-built hamlet of Snowshill. It’s 100% cotton and will last forever,” says Penelope who spends half her time in Spain, going between their factories in Southern Spain and Alicante. So many of this genre of book the photographs take pride of place but with this book the writing equals the beautiful photographs and is informative, witty and a well balanced to sit alongside the splendid images for each property.