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HOMES & INTERIORS MAGAZINE

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Hudson

Suffolk table with Havana chairs

You may think of Holloways as the specialist in conservatory and garden furniture, butthey have now expanded into all areas of the home — and their style ‘ContemporaryCountry Living’ reflects how we live now.

Furniture that represents contemporary design and British craftsmanship with living,dining, bedroom, conservatory and garden all covered. Furniture that will enhancemodern country homes and converted rural buildings — and that is perfect for family life.

Sharing their knowledgeable advice, Holloways will help you create your interior — tochoose upholstered sofas and match them with occasional tables and chairs, or find anoak dining table for family and entertaining, and choose the prefect chairs to go with it.And then add made-to-measure curtains, cushions, rugs and lighting to bring it alltogether. You may prefer classic luxury, or an uncluttered, contemporary theme, or thelatest trend in vintage style — it is all there. No matter what your taste, from colourfulfabrics and floral prints, to plain linens and interesting textures, you won’t be disappointedwith the range of fabrics to choose from either.

In a delightful countryside setting, Holloways are building a reputation as a greatdestination store for all types of furniture, plus everything you might need to create abeautiful country home.

Fact file:Holloways, Lower Court, Suckley,Worcestershire WR6 5DEt: 01886 884665e: [email protected]

Open: Monday – Saturday 9am-5pmSundays (April-August) 11am-4pm

The Glasshouse Café at Hollowaysserves local, fresh and delicious food.Open for morning coffee,lunch and afternoon tea.

To find out more and to see Hollowaysentire furniture collection online visit:www.holloways.co.uk

A Furniture Store for the

Contemporary Country Home

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CONTENTS

Published by Cotswold Style Ltd

Publisher, Paul [email protected]

8 Emma Sims-Hilditch when she was approached to breathe new life intoa Grade I listed crescent known as Somerset Place, it was a match madein heaven

34 Kitchen Gallery – taking interior ideas and turning them into reality

44 Baxter – opens doors to first flagship showroom in the UK during LondonDesign Festival, spearheaded by interior designer Anna-Grace Davidson

56 Topfloor – introduces The ‘Script’ Collection. A creative collaborationbetween rug deisnger Esti Barnes and contemporary calligrapherHassan Massoudy

80 Emma Sims-Hilditch present their beautiful transformation of an 11thCentury Grade II listed manor house into a contemporary family home

Anna-Grace Davidson – 4

For all enquiries please contactthe office on 01242 220239

Advertising Sales, Alastair [email protected]

Founder, Matthew Evans

Production Consultant, Hilary [email protected]

Emma Sims-Hilditch – Pages 8 & 80

Sales Director, Mark [email protected]

Office Manager, Carley O’[email protected]

Art Editor, Nick [email protected]

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FOREWORD

Published by Cotswold Style Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,copied in anyway, either digitallyor mechanically without prior written consent of Cotswold Style Ltd. Whilst every effort hasbeen made to ensure the accuracy ofthe information at the time of going to press, neither Cotswold Style Ltd nor the Editor accept any liability, responsibility or lossresulting from any person acting,refraining from acting or any otheraction as a result of any material in this publication.Neithercan Cotswold Style Ltd have any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of editorial,content written or within advertisingclaims of its clients. The opinions of the authors are their own and Cotswold Style Ltd and the Editor are not bound to agree withthe opinions expressed within this publication. Neither the Editor nor Cotswold Style Ltd will be held liable for any manuscripts orphotos or other materials lost or damaged whilst in their possession, though every care will be taken. Publication of acceptedarticlesis not always guaranteed by Cotswold Style Ltd or its Editor.

It’s that time of year again when I have the opportunity in extending the warmestof seasonal greetings to you all, together with welcoming you to our winter editionof Luxury. This year it’s packed full of inspiring articles and a superb selection ofsome jaw-dropping properties across our beautiful Cotswold region.

In this edition Emma Sims-Hilditch breathes new life into an 11th century familyhome (see page 80).

Luxury leather specialist, Baxter opens its doors to a fabulous showroom during theLondon Design Festival, spearheaded by interior designer Anna- Grace Davidson(see page 44).

As always we bring you some fabulous design ideas courtesy of our talented anddedicated advertisers.

I do hope you enjoy this edition, and as they say, ‘we’ve got it all wrapped up foryou.’Enjoy the winter season…roll on the spring!

Paul BatesPublisher

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Made in England with pride and passion

The Real Wood Furniture Company London House, Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1TS

Tel: 01993 813887 www.rwfco.com

‘meeter and greeter’ Scrumpie-pup with

principal of the company Chris Baylis

The Real Wood Furniture Company makes a unique collection ofcountry chairs and furniture, using stunning cuts of native timbers –English oak, burr oak, ash, cherry and elm.

Buy from the floor or have a piece designed and made specially tosuit your purpose and space. Principal of the business Chris Baylis andshowroom manager James Burrough will be happy to spend time withyou to explain the options of design, timber, colour and finish. Homeconsultations are gladly offered.

Wander the spacious Woodstock showrooms.... look, touch, relax andbe inspired. As the visitor's book says: ‘it's a shop full of dreams’.

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With projects ranging from country hotels to manorestates, Emma Sims Hilditch is recognised as aspecialist in bespoke interiors for listed buildings. Sowhen she was approached to breathe new life into aGrade I listed crescent known as Somerset Place, itwas a match made in heaven.

Heaven onEARTHA Sims Hilditch project

Renowned for serpentine crescentsoverlooking the rolling Cotswoldlandscape, Bath is a world heritage

city that wears its architecture proudly.Somerset Place is no exception and hassurvived as something of a time capsule fullof original Georgian plasterwork, fireplacesand original detailing from the late 1790s.

“I believe that good design is not merelya discipline but a way of life that seeks tochallenge, inspire and engage,” says Emma.“When dealing with period properties, one

has to work closely with each client topreserve the authenticity of the architecturebut in a way that reflects current lifestylesand needs.”

Emma and her team applied thisphilosophy at Somerset Place, which has ahistory to match its landmark status. Thefaçade was designed by John Eveleigh in thelate 1700s and is a typical example of“Queen Anne front and Mary-Anne back”design characteristic of the era. Originalpurchasers would have bought a length of

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the façade and employed their ownarchitects to finish the rear.

The Second World War took a heavy tollon the property, which was badly damagedin the Bath Blitz in 1942. Following the war,the damage was gradually repaired and thebuilding was integrated into the Bath SpaUniversity campus.

It was in 2005 that Somerset Place againmade history as it became the first crescentin its entirety to be offered for sale in 200years. Sims Hilditch were approached by

Future Heritage Group to be part of adevelopment team tasked with restoringthe property to its original glory.

“It is very rare that an entire Grade Ilisted crescent is put up for sale. In fact, thelast time one was on the market was whenGeorge III was on the throne so we werethrilled to be a part of its rejuvenation,” saysEmma.

Bringing her signature style to theduplex garden maisonette was a matter ofbalancing the investor’s penchant for

colourful contemporary living with thebones of the building.

“Our interior design scheme lookedto preserve the elegant characterof the historic Georgian architecture,whilst sympathetically introducing acontemporary palette of bright accents,luxurious materials, wide oak floor boardsand a complementary mix of modern andtraditional lighting,” says Emma.

Before Sims Hilditch were brought onboard, the apartment seemed to have a split


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“It is very rare that an entire Grade Ilisted crescent is put up for sale.”

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personality. Firstly, the duplex layout meant aphysical dislocation between reception rooms onthe ground floor and bedrooms on the lowerground floor. Another challenge was that the frontrooms had more period features while the rearrooms felt more contemporary as they had beenadded later.“It was vital that the generous proportions and

striking period features took centre stage, so thedesign was stripped back to create a clean,classical feel that emphasised the natural lightand mainly south facing views,” says Emma.With the design concept in place, the first port

of call was to address the flooring on the groundfloor in order to create a basis for other designelements.“We were keen to achieve a chalky white feel to

the floor,” explains Emma. “In this case, theflooring sets the mood and is a signature feature

which pulls the entire ground floor together.”Colour is another feature which is artfully used

as a unifying element that also gives each room aunique identity. In the drawing room, colours pickup the artwork from the owners private collection,while the considered use of greens and purples inthe rear rooms and open plan kitchen dining areacreate a chromatic precursor to the landscapedgarden.As a keen cook, the kitchen is one of Emma’s

favourite areas in the home. When it comes todesigning kitchens for clients, the first thing shedoes is imagine how it could enhance their way ofliving.“You don’t need a lot of space for a kitchen to

work but it is vital that it is easy to navigate. Anisland is brilliant for making a space sociable andalso for acting as a boundary.”Not surprisingly, a key part of the scheme was

making the most of the natural light, especially inthe lower ground floor rooms. When it comes tomaximising natural light, Emma advises the useof reflective materials like glass, metal and mirror.“These do have a contemporary feel so it’s

important to balance these finishes with texturedmaterials like the grass cloth wallpaper which weused on the walls or the elegant linens andsophisticated silks we used for the bedrooms.”The overall result is seamless classic yet

contemporary style; the signature look for whichEmma is known.“It’s all about giving a nod to the old while

creating a link to new,” she says. “It was a delightto be able to do this in a building as unique asSomerset Place.”

SIMS-HILDITCHwww.simshilditch.com


Sims Hilditch paired Neptune’s traditional Chichester kitchen with a stunning Harrogate dining table and chairs to create a focal point for family life.Neptune by Sims Hilditch, SN14 8JR, [email protected]

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Whittington Cheltenham 4.5 miles, Cirencester 19 miles, Oxford 36 miles

A classic Cotswold Rectory with a stylish, modern interior. Receptionhall, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfastroom, 5 bedrooms,4 bathrooms, 2 bedroom coach house with garaging and storage,beautiful formal gardens and tenniscourt.In all about 1.8 acres

Guide Price £3,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 659771

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Middle Lypiatt Bisley 2 miles, Cirencester 12 miles, M4 (J15) 30 miles

Historic Grade II Listed country house with enormous character andmagnificent rural views. Reception hall, 3 reception rooms, 2 studies,kitchen, 6 bedrooms, dressing room and 3 bathrooms. 2 bedroomcottage. Listed barn and delightful gardens.In all about 10.5 acres.

Guide Price £2,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 659771Joint Agent: [email protected] 548 000


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LowerLittleworth,Amberley

Minchinhampton 2 miles • Nailsworth 2 miles • Stroud 3 miles

An impressive and beautifully presented Edwardian family house commanding a trulyspectacular view. Reception hall, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, gym,study, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, parking, garaging, gardens and grounds.In all about 1.2 acres.

Guide price: £1,500,00



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The Paddocks,Cranham

Cranham 1 mile, Painswick 3 miles, Gloucester 6 miles, Cheltenham 8 miles

A handsome country house, tucked away in a wooded setting. Hall, 3 receptionrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 bedrooms, dressing room, 3 bathrooms.Garaging with annexe/home office over. Parking, gardens and paddock. EPC rating C.In all about 4 acres.

Asking price: £1,600,000




ABBEY HOUSE: AN HISTORIC HOUSE WITH WORLD FAMOUS GARDENSMALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE

Offers in excess of £3.5 million

Savills [email protected] 627550

Ground Floor: Reception hall � Drawing room � Library � Kitchen/breakfast room � Secondary kitchen � Studio � UtilityBelvedere. Lower Ground Floor: Abbots hall � Games room with wine store � Pantry � Cloakroom with 2 WCs. First Floor:Master bedroom � 4 guest bedrooms � Living room/kitchenette � Family bathroom � Cloakroom � Second bathroom (not completed).Second Floor: 9 bedrooms � Shower room � Kitchenette � WC . Outside: Exceptional gardens and grounds including formal gardensRiver gardens � Herb garden � Plentiful herbaceous borders and fish ponds. In all about 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres).

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FIELD HOUSE: A HANDSOME PERIOD HOUSE WITH WELL PROPORTIONED ROOMSLASBOROUGH, TETBURY

Guide £1.7 million


Spacious entrance hall � Drawing room � Dining/music room � Study � Oak framed garden room Kitchen with Aga and large Breakfastroom � Utility room � Store room 5 bedrooms � 4 bathrooms � Double garage � Well maintained hard tennis court, sheltered from viewTop quality greenhouse � 3 garden sheds � Tennis court and grounds of about 2 acres � Situated in a beautiful Cotswold hamlet withexcellent straight forward access to all the principal towns and cities in the area.


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THE OLD RECTORY: A FINE GRADE II* COTSWOLD RECTORYWITHINGTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Guide £2.5 million


Accommodation and amenities: Reception halls � Drawing room � Dining room � Kitchen/Breakfast room � Sitting room/LibraryFurther sitting room � Magnificent banqueting hall � Billiard room � Cellars � Master bedroom suite � Guest bedroom suiteIntegral studio flat with bathroom � 3 further bedrooms � 1 further bathroom and shower room � 2 bedroom staff/guest cottageStorage barn Stables � Tennis court � Swimming pool � Extensive gardens � Walled garden � Lake � Woodland � Fine viewsGross internal floor area: 8,020 sq. ft. � In all about 6.4 acres.


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THE OLD FORGE: AN IMMACULATE HOME IN A PICTURESQUE COTSWOLD VILLAGEEDGEWORTH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Guide £3.25 million


The Main House: Spacious Reception Hall � Drawing Room � Orangery � Dining Room � Kitchen/Breakfast Room � LarderWine Cellar � 2 Cloakrooms � Study � Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room � 3 Further Bedroom Suites2 Further Bedrooms � Bathroom � Ancillary: 1 Bedroom Flat � Double Garage � Sitting Room/Store � 1 Bedroom Guest SuiteGames Room � Gym � Gardens and Grounds � Formal Gardens � Tennis Court � About 0.93 acres.



Hamptons CheltenhamSales. 01242 639414

Aldsworth, Gloucestershire Guide Price £1,295,000An extremely impressive and beautifully presented 6 bedroom period barn conversion offering over 4300 square feet of accommodation, parking andlandscaped gardens situated within a conservation area in the pretty Cotswold village of Aldsworth. EPC:E

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Nr Lechlade, Gloucestershire Guide Price £1,350,000A 4 bedroom Jade property overlooks Bowmoor Lake, benefitting from a south facing position that captures optimal sun as well as beautiful sunsets acrossthe individual islands. EPC:C


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Nr Malmesbury, Wiltshire Guide Price £1,249,000A beautifully presented 5/6 bedroom period barn conversion that has been extended and renovated to a high standard by the current owners and is situatedin an enchanting setting, offering a little under 6 acres, outstanding rural views, one bedroom annexe, outbuildings. EPC:D


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Bibury, Gloucestershire Guide Price £725,000A rare opportunity to purchase an attractive Grade II Listed three bedroom house situated in a picture perfect setting within this idyllic Cotswold village.Parking and pretty gardens.




Eastleach, Gloucestershire – FurnishedGuide price £1,500pcmplus utilitiesApretty 3bedroomstonebarnconversion situatedon theEastleachDowns on a small Cotswold estate. Open plan living area, sittingroom with wood burning stove, dining room, kitchen with AGA,ground floor double bedroom/family room, cloakroom and2 further double bedrooms upstairs (1 en-suite) plus familybathroom. Available immediately.

Burford Sales 01993 220 555Burford Lettings 01993 220 888

www.pennyandsinclair.co.ukwww.staycotswold.com

Burford, Oxfordshire – FurnishedGuide Price: £2,000pcmplus utilities

AgorgeousGrade II Listed3bedroomcottagewithmaturewalled garden in theheart ofpicturesque Burford. Accommodation arranged over three floors comprisingsitting/dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (2 en-suites), beautifully furnished.Available immediately for Short or Long TermLetting.

Little Barrington, Near Burford – FurnishedGuide Price: £1,750pcmplus utilitiesA pretty 3 bedroom cottage with a multi-level terraced garden,located in the heart of Little Barrington. Kitchen, dining room withwood burner, living room with wood burner, 3 bedrooms, familybathroom. Available immediately for Short or Long Term Letting.

Windrush, Gloucestershire –UnfurnishedGuide price: £1,575 pcmplus utilitiesA semi-detached period stone 4 bedroom property in an idyllicCotswoldvillage settingopposite theChurchgreen.Accommodationarranged over three floors comprising sitting/dining room, kitchenand utility room, 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite), family bathroom. Garageand rear garden. Unfurnished. Available immediately for Long TermLetting.

Connecting the Cotswolds withtheOxford and London network

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Kencot, Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire border Guide price £775,000An impressive 19th century barn conversion set in mature part walled gardens in this charming Cotswold village with potential to extend further.Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom,master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom. Front and rear gardens, double garage, drivewayproviding parking. EPC rating = D


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Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire Guide price £665,000A beautifully presented barn conversion with a mature south facing garden and a fabulous open aspect to the rear overlooking an open field, 2 acres ofwhich belongs to the property.Entrance lobby, family room, sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Doublegarage with space over. Mature gardens and 2 acres of adjoining field. EPC rating = D.



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Burford Sales 01993 220 555Burford Lettings 01993 220 888www.pennyandsinclair.co.uk

www.staycotswold.com


Clanfield, Oxfordshire Guide price £625,000An attractive Grade II Listed stone built property with much character and period features throughout, set in a large plot with a part walled west facinggarden in this popular Oxfordshire village.Entrance porch, sitting room, study, dining room, kitchen, utility area, cloakroom, conservatory, master bedroomwith dressing room&en-suite bathroom, 2 furtherdouble bedrooms, 2/3 attic bedrooms, second floor wc. Mature garden, driveway providing ample parking space.


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T: 01386 701079E:sales@mikehonourwindows.co.ukwww.mikehonourwindows.co.ukMikeHonourWindows Ltd, Unit 85NorthwickBusinessCentre, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, GloucestershireGL569RF

Contact SamHonour or one of our teamon: 01386 701079

Mike Honour/Lattice Period Windows Ltd specialising in the manufacure and installation of steel windows and traditional leadedlights, all hand made by our team of experienced craftsmen.

The company also specialises in the refurbishment of existing period windows and leaded lights, traditional timber frames and

various types of glazing. Our windows can be part ‘L’ compliant

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I n the heart of the Midlands, one kitchencompany has been taking interior ideasand turning them into reality for over a

quarter of a century. Kitchen Gallery createskitchens of distinction, installing stunningSieMatic furniture and designer appliances intosome of the finest homes in the region, acrossthe UK and overseas.Since it began trading in 1987, Kitchen

Gallery has understood the importance ofquality and craftsmanship at every stage of thedesign process. From initial consultationthrough to installation, customers can expectonly the very finest levels of service andaftercare, while SieMatic represents the veryfinest in contemporary kitchen design.

Kitchen Gallery have been designing andinstalling SieMatic furniture since 1987 insome of the finest addresses in theMidlands, Nationally and Internationally

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SieMatic kitchens are widely regarded asbeing among the very best availableanywhere. That’s why Kitchen Gallery isproud to be an exclusive supplier of thesesuperior products.

There is inspiration galore atkitchengallery.co.uk, but to trulyappreciate the workmanship andundeniable beauty of SieMatic kitchens,nothing compares to experiencing them inthe flesh.

Kitchen Gallery has two award-winningshowrooms in Solihull and Stratford-Upon-Avon, serving to bring kitchen dreamsto life.

Kitchen Gallery257 Birmingham Road, Stratford UponAvon, Warwickshire, CV37 0BFwww.kitchengallery.co.ukTel: 01789 267 001

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Leather luxury specialist Baxter opens doors to firstflagship showroom in the UK during London DesignFestival, spearheaded by interior designerAnna-Grace Davidson and her team at Anna Casa

sophisticated

STYLE

B axter is proud to open the doors to their firstofficial UK flagship showroom in the heart ofMayfair’s interior design hub on Hay Hill.

Championing innovation and sophisticated style,the luxury brand opened during Lon-don DesignFestival and is spearheaded by leading interiordesigner Anna-Grace Davidson and her expert teamat Anna Casa.

The debut collection features a variety ofbeautiful pieces inspired by design through thedecades; from unique vintage desks to classic 1950’sstyle sofas and armchairs through to contemporarytables and lighting, there is something for everydiscerning client. Beautiful strong tones can be seenthroughout the collection and are emphasised when

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paired with materials such as brass on the smalltables and lamps.

There are a number of standout pieces includingthe iconic Chester Moon sofa by acclaimeddesigner Paola Navone, and the Tactile sofa byarchitect Vincenzo De Cottis, which showcase theperfect interpretation of Baxter’s sensory qualitiesof leather with its soft embracing lines, quilting andcareful attention to detail. Draga E Aurel’s finelydetailed Dalma Chairs with tufted leather plus theirdistinctive iron and copper Loren Side Tables,available in several natural and metallic finishes, isalso featured. Finally, Roberto Lazzoni’s Colette

Chair showcases Baxter’s brand new coloured andprinted soft leather upholstery.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Baxter ensuring thatthe brand remains at the forefront of the high-endluxury furni-ture market,” said Anna-GraceDavidson, Interior Designer and Creative Director atAnna Casa.

“Baxter has built a legacy on being devoted tothe highest levels of quality and craft, preservingtheir excellence by continuously producing artistic,cutting edge creations which sets them apart in theindustry. I am proud to oversee their growth andexpansion here in London,” Davidson continued.

Renowned for valuing traditional craftsmanshipwith a passionate approach to qualityItalian design, Baxter has long been establishedas one of best leather furniture companies inthe industry.

Having worked with Baxter for over 5 years, theteam at Anna Casa are delighted to be managingthe flagship showroom and will offer clientsknowledge, skill, in-depth advice and guidance onfinishes and leathers for all Baxter products.

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“Baxter has built a legacy on being devotedto the highest levels of quality and craft”

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Carefully designed to create a living areain a previously unused part of the garden,this formal orangery has allowed theowners to open up the original kitchen,flooding in light and offering a wonderfulspace in which to dine and relax.

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A Room with a VIEWWith this fantastic spell of weather we are experiencing, whatbetter way to enjoy your home than with a Rebate building.Bringing the outside in, creating the perfect room to relax,dine and for simply enjoying your garden.

Above and below: This traditional conservatory which incorporated twogables, is a fantastic addition to this period country house. It has beenpositioned to take advantage of both the stunning country views and vistasof the landscaped gardens.

The floor area of this traditional conservatory has allowed the owners tomake the most of the space it provides by separating the dining and livingareas. This creates a feeling of space while still maintaining an intimatesetting for entertaining.

Above: Carefully designedto create a living area in apreviously unused part ofthe garden, this formalorangery has allowed theowners to open up theoriginal kitchen, floodingin light and offering awonderful space in whichto dine and relax.

Rebate House, Stourport Road,Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7BD

Tel: 01562 740065info@rebate-conservatories.co.ukwww.rebate-conservatories.co.uk

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Transforming your current bedroom space into a relaxing haven needn’t be a struggle if you combine the rightbed, furniture and bed linen – and at Leekes we’ve a wide variety of looksto suit your style and budget.

Beautiful BedsNaturally, the bed should be the focal point of a bedroom - and whether you favour a frame plus mattress or storage divan set, our extensive range hassomething for everyone.

For example, in recent years the traditional bed frame has seenresurgence in popularity with ornate cast iron models and sleigh beds now available alongside co-ordinating collections in the latest gloss, woodand metal finishes.

For a serene slumber, a sumptuous divan may be the ideal solution.Consider storage solutions such asmulti-drawer or ottoman bases – butour experts advise avoiding bed ormattress purchases in isolation, as for optimum comfort they need to work asa pair.

Co-ordinated FurnitureIf your bedroom needs to be multi-functional – dressing room and bedroom in one - then it’s worth considering a bed frame with co-ordinating furniture. Adding stylish storage such as wardrobes, nightstands and tall chests will enable you torevitalise your room and clear the clutter.

Delightful DuvetsIt’s important to choose the right duvet and pillows and there are a whole host of filling types and tog weights available – each influencing the weight, warmth, comfort and price – as not all duvets suit everyone.

Natural fillings, for example, made from duck feather or luxurious goose down make very comfortable duvets asthey are soft, light and durable whilst synthetic filling such as polyester are ideal for allergy sufferers. The higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet and as natural fillings usually outperform synthetic in terms of thermal properties they usually need less weight to achieve the same tog rating.

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Topfloor introduces The ‘SCRIPT’ Collection.A Creative Collaboration Between RugDesigner Esti Barnes and ContemporaryCalligrapher Hassan Massoudy

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SILKM ulti-award winning rug designer and

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Esti’s idea for SCRIPT was to interpretHassan’s two-dimensional artwork, into a moresubstantial and tactile form. The result capturesthe energy and dynamism of the original andreflects the blend of Middle and Far Easternstyles that have shaped Massoudy’s work. Theresult is a happy marriage of art and interiordesign.

The nine designs that form SCRIPT, eachhand-made substantially in silk, can be used asrugs or wall-hangings. The rugs are made usinga labour-intensive process, which involves each

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tiny detail being hand woven, knot-by-knot tofully capture Massoudy’s distinctive style.

The rugs can be customised andmade to orderin their original colourways as limited editionpieces. Topfloor will also undertake fully bespokecommissions, normally for major contract sectorclients, taking the original as a starting point.

The designs are named PATIENCE, PEACE,DREAM, EARTH, OH FRIEND!, FIRE, WATER andROOTS. Each one is tagged with its own shortproverb or line of verse from the different culturesthat inspired Massoudy. Often in stylised Arabicscript, these can be included in the finished rugif desired.

Commenting on the collaboration, Esti Barnes,founder of Topfloor, said: ‘This has been two yearsin themaking. As a designer and having grown upin Istanbul, I have always had a fascination forthe classical forms of calligraphy. I tracked downthe best weavers we could find who could handlethe incredibly detailed work and I should say weare pleased with the result’. Massoudy added,‘When Esti first proposed her ideas I wasintrigued. I know a lot about art and calligraphybut apart from the carpets from my childhoodgrowing up in Iraq, notmuch about rugs. However,as I start to understand the very differenttechniques involved in our two crafts, I can onlysay how impressed I am with the result’.

The SCRIPT Collection prices start from£1750 per square metre and may beordered direct from TopFloor, 2-6 ChelseaHarbour Design Centre, London SW10 0XE.T: +44 20 7795 3333. E: [email protected]


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Regent has been Manufacturing and Installing Bespoke windows and doors since1994. Our emphasis on Durable Materials and an Engineering-Led approach thatFocuses on Longevity has lead to Regent being nominated for a RIBA award.

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Taxidermy may be as old as the Pyramids, but itsrecent use in interior design has cast the art in anew light.

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We have been creating beautiful handmade kitchens in the Cotswolds for over 20 years and our business flourishes on personal recommendations.Please call in to meet the team, no appointment necessary | Open Monday-Saturday | [email protected] | www.parlourfarm.com

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Our own team of local craftsmen are passionate about making your dream kitchen come true.

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Come and discover all about using wood to heat your home and browse our complete range of clean burning wood stoves

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Transforming an 11th Century Grade II listed manorhouse into a contemporary family home was all aboutrethinking the space for award winning interiordesigner, Emma Sims Hilditch

Dare toDREAMA Sims Hilditch project

P erched high above the local village andset amongst rolling lawns and 1 acrelake, this charming Dorset manor house

enjoys an outlook almost as spectacular as itshistory.The property dates back to the time of

William the Conqueror, who gifted the manor toone of his favourite noblemen. The buildingliterally has its heritage etched into the verystone, with names and dates carved into windowframes and other unlikely places.When the manor house was recently

purchased, the new owners decided the time hadcome to transform it from its manorial past into

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a light-filled, contemporary home.To assist them in striking the right balance

between preserving the patina of the past whilebringing the interior up to date, the ownersturned to Cotswold based interior designer,Emma Sims Hilditch.

Emma is known for her skill in breathing newlife into listed buildings. Hers is an understatedaesthetic that introduces contemporary lifestyleelements in a manner that is sympathetic tohistory and heritage.

“Listed buildings should be more than justtime capsules for period features,” says Emma.

“They should be lived in and enjoyed in a waythat makes sense for contemporary needs butwithout jeopardising their rich character.”

For Emma, the starting point is always to stripback as much as possible in order to get a senseof the bones of a property.

“It’s important to peel away the layers ofprevious decoration to discover the building’s rawmateriality,” she explains.

In the case of this Dorset manor house, shediscovered something of an historical jigsawpuzzle; Norman and Georgian architecturepieced together with beautiful wooden beams,


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original stone walls, ancient flagstone floors,large fireplaces and detailed wooden panelling.

“This is where I drew my inspiration beforelooking at how to design the interior in a waythat made sense for my client’s lifestyle and thespace,” says Emma.

The key task was to re-evaluate the existingconfiguration of the rooms, especially on theground floor. As the clients did not want a formaldining room but hankered after a large kitchenand open living area, Emma made some boldchanges.

“The goal was to redefine the space to bebetter for modern living,” says Emma. “By doingaway with the formal dining room, we were ableto relocate the drawing room into this stunningGeorgian wing of the house. We thenreconfigured the old drawing room into a largeopen-plan kitchen-dining room, which gave usfurther scope to create a beautifully functionallaundry and bootroom in what had been the oldkitchen.”

The kitchen was an especially satisfying areato design as it initially presented a number of

challenges in terms of introducing fittedfurniture to crooked walls and uneven floors.Emma’s solution was to design bespoke cabinetsthat perfectly fit the space.

“Sometimes standard cabinets just don’t dothe trick but our team has an ace up our sleevewhen it comes to knowledge and skill in furnituredesign.”

Emma also reconfigured the rooms on thefirst and second floors to create a beautifulmaster bedroom and en suite bathroom thatmake the most of the open beams. The ceilingheight is accentuated by the clever use ofwallpaper to create an airy yet intimate feeling.

The overall result is seamlessly classic yetcontemporary; an aesthetic that Emmacultivates in both her work and personal life.

“I believe that good design is not merely adiscipline but a way of life. It was a delight to beable to apply this philosophy to a building asunique as this.”

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‘The Best Alternativeto Cotswold Stone’

Whether you are the owner of an historic house or barn, or an architect looking for avisually appealing material to set your new development apart WinchcombeTile are thecompany to help.

Based at the edge of the North Cotswolds, Winchcombe Tile o:ers the most elegantand cost e:ective alternative to natural stone roof tiles on the market.

As they produce replica stone slates and tiles they are not limited in the types of stonethey can reproduce; and are able to duplicate colour, tone and texture of most regionalstones – not just in the UK, but across Europe also.

The stone tiles are approved by all local authority conservation departments for useinrestricted areas and because they are the same weight as their natural counterpartsthey can be installed in re-roofing projects with no additional structural supports.Full technical support is freely given and an installation service is also available for thosewishing to have an entire package.

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Self-professed adventuress Lucy Garbutt experiencedthemayans, markets andmarlins of Central America.

a journey of

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G uatemala & Belize are unique,striking and a bit of a revelation. Myjourney through Central America sits

high up there as a shining highlight of mytravelling life. The story of this adventurecould absorb volumes so I will speed throughsome of the unforgettable experiences.The old colonial city of Antigua is

charming with its cobblestone streets,historic relics and colonial plazas.It was flattened by an earthquake in 1773and has been extensively restored and islisted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCOsince 1979. It is a treat to meander thestreets and enjoy the wonderful sights.Just west of Antigua on the Pan-American

Highway is Lake Atitlan. Travelling these

roads is a spectacle in itself with pickupsdriven by men in cowboy hats; mightytrucks, and old US school buses whizzingaround to keep to the schedules. They callthem ‘chicken buses’ because so manypassengers travel with their chickens.There are some wonderful places to

stay at Lake Atitlan from which to enjoy thestupendous views of the lake andsurrounding scenery. Inset is a view fromthe botanical gardens at Hotel Lake Atitlanwhich is on the lake shore and wonderfulfor bird watching and some gentle hiking.Case Palopo is a boutique property withexuberant colours, full of character,ensconced in a dress-circle seat above theeastern shore.For a ‘wanna-be’ anthropologist,

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Guatemala’s markets are a complete treat for people-watching,colour and action. Chichicastenango is a wonderfully authenticmarket, still catering for the locals but is also popular withtourists searching for local treasures, such as paintedmasks andembroidery to take home as souvenirs as well as all thebeautifully woven bags, hats, toys and articles of clothing. Off thebeaten track you can find yourself almost the only outsider insome areas, such as Solola Market.The women wear the huipiles, which is part smock, part poncho

bedazzling in fiery coloured cotton cloth with the men wearingembroidered trousers. Each of the country’s ethnic groups has itsown costume and language and the markets offer a fascinatinginsight into such a passionate culture.An unforgettable experience is to then take a short flight up

the Flores to see the great jungle ruins of Tikal, where vast, pre-Christian temples protrude from the forest canopy. Tikal NationalPark is in the heart of the jungle surrounded by lush vegetationand boasts one of the major sites of Mayan civilizations. Theceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces and thesurrounding countryside is scattered with remains of dwellings.Historically, culturally and architecturally it is breathtaking.My journey took me from here by boat to Belize. The river was

festooned with woodpeckers, herons, kingfishers, darters, egrets,

kites, iguanas and crocodiles. One of themost stunningmomentswas when trees laden with dozens of macaws seemed to take off!It was the macaws of course, in pairs taking flight whilesquawking loudly at our passing boats, their plumage all theincandescent colours of a hallucinogenic rainbow! Another oneof travel’s unforgettable moments.Belize was a treat after all the adventure and excitement

travelling across Central America. Belize boasts the world’ssecond largest Barrier Reef stretching 185miles all the way fromMexico down through the Caribbean.This is wheremy ethereal self morphs into a semi aquatic being

and becomes one with the ocean with the thrill of gliding abovethe reef wall as it drops off the caye into the deep blue beyond.Clustered to this wall a coral Garden of Eden is home to everydescribable Damsel, Wrasse, Angel and Butterfly fish. BlueSurgeonfish dodge the Parrotfish and Clownfish nestle betweenthe tentacles of its swaying soft coral home. On each of mysnorkelling sorties a posse of Curious Pipefish lead the way withSpotted Unicorn almost bumping into the glass of mymask withtheir long snouts. Suddenly a shoal of a hundred or more BlueTriggerfish appear gliding so close their tiny red fangs almosttouch the glass. In the deep against a backdrop of navy blue atapestry of Moorish Idol remain suspended as if on fine threads

from the surface. Out of the blue Eagle Rays cruise the wallclosely followed by a Grey Reef Shark. A Giant Black Moray Eelrises up from the folds of his coral den baring his jawsmenacingly. I take a wide sweep to avoid an over-sized TitanTrigger Fish which has been known to deliver a generous bite iffeeling territorial and discover a shy Lion Fish hiding in his cave.It was a joy to watch a turtle foraging for a morsel he was sodetermined to retrieve he used his front flippers to dig and hisbeak to bite at the coral hidey-hole of his prey. Eventually hesurfaced for three big gulps of air and then remained motionlesseyeballing me, seemingly as intrigued by me as I him.The coastline is dotted with hundreds of cayes offering superb

watersports, fishing and diving or simply a jolly good flop on abeautiful sandy beach to soak up some wonderful rays.

If you would like to visit Central America forsome culture and relaxation, itineraries can betailor-made for you by World Odyssey – formore information on anything to do withGuatemala, Belize or anywhere on the planet,please visit www.world-odyssey.com – follow

us @World_Odyssey and/or Facebook or call one of our travelspecialists for advice on: 01905 731373.



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Self-professed adventuress Lucy Garbutt journeyedto East Africa in search of Africa’s safari tiara andremains enchanted forever by the ultimate ‘Out ofAfrica’ experience.

in search of the

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K enya is the original home of the safariand in my opinion is the mostromantic of all African countries. This

wasmy first ever experience of the continent,encounter with African wildlife and themagicfound here. It was love at first sight, smelland sound.

Kenya is a place of legend where proudwarrior tribes blend with the names ofintrepid explorers of a bygone era and wherechic colonial homesteads ensure the allure ofthe country is truly enduring.

The beauty and diversity of Kenya’slandscapes with their never-ending horizonsare one of its greatest highlights and whencombined with the extraordinary gameviewing in parks such as the Masai Mara,Samburu, Amboseli or Laikipia, it is easy tosee why the country remains so popular and

engaging. Sleeping under canvas in exclusivetented camps, staying in privately ownedbush homesteads in the remote wilderness ormerely lounging in a hammock on thepowder white beaches of the coast, Kenya’sappeal is unique.

My trip to Kenya was a whirlwind ofadventure beginning with a sensational hikethrough the equatorial forests and Jurassicflora and fauna around the foothills of MtKenya. The hike culminated in the thrill ofclimbing ‘Kirinyaga’ the mountain ofwhiteness, to the summit of Kenya’s snow-capped highest peak (5,248m or 17,058 ft).

Following the ‘high’ of the climb I travelledoverland far North towards Ethiopia andthrough the blistering heat of the vast aridnorthern desert in the hope ofpalaeontological discovery. The shimmering

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mirage of the turquoise Jade Sea, better knownas Lake Turkana, sky rocketed into view throughthe haze. It was a thrill to plunge into the lake’scooling waters sending small Nile Crocodilesplunging for the depths! One of the primaryreasons for visiting this area was to fulfil ananthropological ambition to visit the cradle ofhumankind, with its abundance of hominidfossils and the site where a 1.6 million year oldcomplete Homo erectus skeleton was discovered.

An unforgettable part of the itinerary was afour day camel safari through part of the GreatRift Valley, following the sandy flow of dried upriver beds. We spent the evenings feasting ondelicious local ingredients conjured intoappetising meals over campfires and dancing tothe drum rhythms of the ‘jumping dance’ withour Masai guides and sleeping out in the openunder the stars and most magical night sky.

The anticipation of big game spotting wasmounting but first yet another of Kenya’s sightspresented itself at Lake Naivasha as everyimaginable exotic water bird, together with a pinkcloudy vision of thousands of flamingos coveredthe surface of the water.

Finally, the day of my first ever game drivehad arrived – I was at The Laikipia Plateau. TheReserve covers more than two million acres ofwilderness with habitats ranging from dustyplains to verdant grasslands and rocky hills, andwatered by two great rivers, the area offers somewonderful big game viewing all under the steelygaze of the snow-capped Mt Kenya. Withadrenalin surging at the anticipation of spottingthe ‘Big Five’, the open sided Landrover set off toroam the sweeping plains and gorges teemingwith game. The ever changing view from thevehicle brought increasing levels of excitement

as buffalo, gazelle, Grevy’s Zebra, lion, oryx,gerenuk, ostrich, hartebeest and rhino werespotted. Elephants foraged amongst denseclumps of palm and a family of wart hog friskedaround an isolated watering hole. At sunset morepredators appeared with a leopard paddingthrough the bush on a hunting mission. I hadhoped to see the endangered wild dog – butmaybe next time!

In a perfect world my next visit to Kenya willcombine three life-long dreams all of which are‘must do before I die’ experiences. The first is totravel by hot air balloon over the Masai Mara andmarvel at the wildebeest migration in full flow.The second is to head off into the wilderness onhorseback and gallop across one of the country’srugged savannahs teeming with big game.However, the third and most yearned for is tomeet the sixth member of the ‘big six’ themountain gorilla which is accessible via a shortair hop to neighbouring Rwanda for what issurely the world’s most compelling wildlifeexperience of all … to hike through the lushrainforests of the Virunga Volcanoes to track andmeet our closest cousin, the mountain gorilla, inhis natural environment.

If you would like to visitAfrica for some grit, glamouror both, itineraries can betailor-made for you by WorldOdyssey – for moreinformation on anything to

do with Kenya, Rwanda or anywhere on theplanet, please visit www.world-odyssey.com –follow us @World_Odyssey and/or Facebook orcall one of our travel specialists for advice on:01905 731373

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