Ingleside House A boutique hotel with a bold and theatrical design — page 10 & 11
Double Red Duke
Café at Iford Manor A secluded courtyard with lots of outdoor seating
16th - century hotel in the Cotswolds with log fires and a garden with terrace
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Bird in Hand 21 en-suite rooms that have a classic design style — page 9
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Soho’s Finest Mezcal Experience Yet. El Pastor is the newest member of the Pastor family of taquerias; bringing tacos, tostadas, mezcal and fiesta spirit to London’s lively West End. Continued on page 2
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The buz, zy colourful restaurant and bar has an eclectic feel, mixing rustic o w od and leather furnishings with bright, vivid colours. tI includes iconic motifs and traditional décor from eM xico City, with the functionality of a restaurant and bar space. The use of specialist decorations from stucco-eect distressed plaster to hand-drawn authentic archways and ceiling fans turning lazily above brass-rimmed tables transports o y u to colonial eM xico city. They infuse traditional colours and patterns whilst clever positioning helps break down the large space into more intimate areas. The ground oor also has its own bar, customer toilets and a private dining room where original wall panelling has been retained, painted botanical green and adorned with eM xican folk art. The basement bar e‘M cz aleria El Colmillo,’ is inspired by a eM xican roof top apartment, referencing the eM xican nightclub the owners, Sam and Crispin, ran in the s’90 . This area strikes a considerably darker, moodier & more energetic tone, the JD booth and eM cz aleria provide the perfect place for an intimate party and the lightbox windows give the appearance of eM xico City sunrises. Using bold and playful colours throughout the space, as ew ll as incorporated graphics and branding help solidify a festive, eM xican feel that goes hand-in-hand with the El Pastor family of restaurants.
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El Pastor is full of contemporary surprises, from lightbox windows with views of Mexico City to the incredible feature neon on the staircase to the basement bar.
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The George Main Rd, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1BB Design | Build | Furnish
The George - When classic meets contemporary. It’s an impeccably designed Coaching Inn in the heart of the Peak District. The results of the refurbishment are quite simply stunning. The bar area is transformed, the restaurant is beautiful and airy and the coffee room to the back of the bar is snug and welcoming. All its aesthetics and practicality are devoted to connecting people to spaces, especially the new bar with its casual seating area and the dining room with its newly fitted pizza oven. The décor has a story to tell, one of the legend of Saint George taming and slaying a dragon. During his battle with the dragon, George noticed a vulnerable patch of skin under its arm and charged forward with his sword, slaying the beast. He is depicted in artwork and illustrations celebrating his victory which draws attention throughout the building.
Sectional furniture, from seating booths to barrel tables all flaunt fabrics in colours associated with nature, from vintage greens to soft lilacs and more brooding charcoal tones. To the rear of the building is a paved courtyard surrounded by low hanging trees for a tranquil setting. In the evening festoon lights with large filament lamps and bags of character illuminate the space. It’s safe to say this 500-year-old building that was once a coaching inn, has been styled exceptionally, so much so it still retains the charm and character of that time without sacrificing modern comfort. thegeorgehathersage.com
From initial concept meetings, to design, build and finish, I could not have been happier. Natasha managed to take the concept and deliver everything that I envisaged and more. The build was effortless and service throughout was exemplary. Communication was spot on and any lastminute requests were taken on with no quibbles.
Rob Hattersley, Managing Director at Longbow Bars and Restaurants Ltd
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The Langford Lower Langford, Bristol BS40 5BL Design | Build | Furnish
Loved for its warm and welcoming feel, The Langford is an irresistible hotel, pub and restaurant featuring a quirky mix of old and new. The pub offers a unique experience in a relaxed and stylish environment with comfortable furnishings and an attractive washroom on the first floor. The refurbishment has added trade space to accommodate more customers and provided a better kitchen to create a fantastic food offer. The gorgeous dining space, The Whitmore Room, is sign posted on the wall at the staircase in hand-painted writing, and is available for private hire for weddings, meetings, and parties. The location of The Langford has heavily influenced the design and although it is not a listed building, it draws on the Georgian period with its architectural features which include decorative exposed stone walls, damask wallpapers, highly patterned fabrics, and heavily carved furniture. Newly renovated rooms can be found in the former stable building, they have modern country chic furnishings and a private entrance to each room. The outside has been treated with the same importance as the interior. At the back of the building theres a charming paved courtyard with heating under the two archways, and to the front, a beer garden with plenty of open space for guests to sit. butcombe.com/the-langford-inn-somerset
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Double Red Duke Bourton Rd, Clanfield, Bampton OX18 2RB Build | Designed by Georgie Pearman
One of the new ventures to emerge out of the most recent lockdown was the relaunch of the Double Red Duke, a seventeenth century Cotswold stone coaching inn close to Oxford. Sit by one of its many fires in winter or in the stunning gardens in summer, eat, drink and stay in one of its 19 beautiful en-suite bedrooms and walk some of the most idyllic countryside around. The rooms are in either the original part of the building or the new wing, they have character and are presented beautifully, and the baths, well, they are the epitome of a luxury stay. Most of the rooms are equipped with desks, comfortable chairs, and wardrobes. Some of also have sofas and lush armchairs. The property is unique, the interiors are well designed, especially the feature glass on the ceiling in the restaurant and bar. The inn has been cleverly carved up into a multitude of different spaces from the light filled atrium to cosier velvet booths, snugs and the open plan kitchen where avid customers line the pass watching the epic work being carried out by the skilled kitchen team.
The dining area styling takes inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement (after all, William Morris did holiday close by), which has created colourful, characterful interiors using wallpapers, textiles, and paints from heritage craftsmen across the country. Its garden frames the historic inn and is beautifully landscaped with candy striped umbrellas leading onto the lawn, complete with summer hut and outdoor pizza and BBQ ovens. The Double Red Duke is a great little gem with plenty of different places to settle with your drink and a newspaper: the bar area, a cosy corner with potted plants and views of the kitchen and lots of snugs with books and games. Spill out into the garden on warm days, walk onto the Thames Path from the village, hire bikes or just unwind in lovely English countryside. countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke
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The World's Oldest Classic A highlight of the British horse racing calendar. Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibition Centre is the proud home of the St Leger Festival. One of the most prestigious weeks of horse racing, it happens in September and everyone at Concorde has the pleasure of attending every year! The champagne-packed, laughter-filled day starts at 12:30 and the team experiences the races like no one else. The high-life starts from the moment they pull up and head to a private bar and balcony on the lawn to enjoy the stunning views and a 3-course meal. After missing out on last year's St Leger Festival it's fair to say this was one of the most anticipated events of the year made possible by the generosity of Richard and Guy, Directors of Concorde, who reward their fabulous team with this exclusive event.
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Cafe at Ilford Manor Iford Manor, Iford, Bradford-on-Avon ,BA15 2BA Design | Build | Furnish
Plenty of anticipation has surrounded the opening of Iford Manor’s new café which is located in the world famous gardens designed by Harold Peto.
The new-look eatery will provide lunches, afternoon tea and snacks to garden visitors and walkers alike, with the large outside seating area boasting views of the Wiltshire countryside. The south-facing terraced garden has many interesting facets to it. The boarders are overflowing with plants that are layered - taller plants at the back can climb the walls and smaller ones at the front provide colour and scents. The entire area is edged with rocks and pretty shrubs which soften the landscape and attract wildlife like birds and butterflies. The outside is already remarkable but the inside is breath taking. The light is so soft you can almost touch it. Every surface glows and is pristine. The food is served through a feature pass from the kitchen and the smell of croissants and other sweet treats wafts from the bakery next to it. It’s so exquisitely finished but the main event is, no doubt about it, the vision of an organically inspired food counter whose front is formed of reeded wood and is illuminated by soft under bar lighting.
Next stop, the cafes styling. Carefully curated garden tools hang on the walls and bring individuality to how the café is accessorised. Statement lighting, from pendant lights made from vintage spoons, to the more industrial feature pendants in the main dining room made from original cart wheels found in the estate's grounds. The attention to materials and details in the furniture, from earthy green chairs to rich terracotta velvets, contrasting against reclaimed timer table tops define the space through their presence and identity. Iford Manor Café will be known for quality – quality of design and how thoughtfully it has been put together, it is instinctively recognisable, quiet, and exceptionally beautiful. ifordmanor.co.uk/cafe-at-iford-manor
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Bird in Hand Bath Rd, Knowl Hill, Reading RG10 9UP Design | Build | Furnish
The Bird In Hand is a traditional pub, restaurant and hotel, located in Knowl Hill, between Reading and Maidenhead, and dates back to the 14th-century. It’s the ideal place to stay, with 21 comfortable en-suite rooms that have a classic design style and charm. A former hunting lodge of King George III, inside you’ll find gorgeous interiors and rustic pub charm, complete with original oak beams, wood panelling, and a large, crackling open fire. The traditional lounge bar has wood panelling, and a large open fireplace and guests can also eat on the patio or garden areas when it’s warm. The bedrooms at The Bird In Hand are set around a brick courtyard with a fountain.
They all have their own bathroom with a bath and a shower. Although they're more formal in design, they still feel comfortable and welcoming thanks to rich colour choices and wooden elements that lend warmth to the white, high-ceiling space. The perfect blend creates a tranquil and restful environment in which to sleep. Overall the design mixes a few contemporary twists to keep things fresh and comfortable whilst being true to the pubs brand and intended use. butcombe.com/bird-in-handberkshire/
The Beckford Inn Cheltenham Rd, Beckford, Tewkesbury GL20 7AN Design | Build | Furnish
The 19th Century British country inn offers good food, local ales, a decked out garden and cosy bedrooms. The beer garden and heated pergola terrace has plenty of space to host events with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds making for a stunning backdrop.
Although the pub flaunts its traditional roots and Butcombe style, a fabulous collection of quirky fabrics across a range of furniture really makes the place it's own.
Inside you’ll find cosy interiors and traditional rustic pub charm, complete with the staples of a country pub - stone floors and comfy armchairs nearing roaring log fires. The open-plan restaurant space invites you in and makes you feel at home, it provides respite from the world and a cosy place to enjoy a meal with friends or family.
The 12 en-suite bedrooms at the Beckford Inn are contemporary, light, airy and full of comfy furnishings and personal touches. Each is named after a place in the local area, and many have stunning views of the terrace or countryside.
The walls are adorned with pictures and the ledges are full of characterful knick-knacks to draw guests eyes.
The problem with The Beckford Inn is once you find it, you may never want to leave. butcombe.com/the-beckford-inngloucestershire
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Ingleside House 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester, Gl7 1BN Design | Build | Furnish
Resting in the heart of the Cotswolds and attached to the nationally recognised Barn Theatre and Teatro Bar & restaurant, Ingleside House welcomes you to the extraordinary. The site was originally used as offices before Concorde BGW were enlisted to reconfigure the space. Now at Ingleside House, you will find eleven beautiful distinctive bedrooms, each with its own story to tell. Each room is governed by a feature upholstered headboard behind a super-king bed which pulls the cheeky pops of colour blocking and bespoke furniture together. They are a guilty pleasure that steal the spotlight as the brightest element in the room. Each bathroom is full of aspirational features, from walk-in showers, to the brave black detailing on the sanitary ware and the bold coloured tiles with contrasting coloured grout. The design of the largest boutique room, The Carling Suite, is like opening the centrefold to a magazine. Featuring a separate lounge area, en suite bathroom and super-king sized four poster bed, it’s a place like no other; one that is calm and snug and that no one can invade. The ground floor of the building is equally as impressive with its modern style and a touch of retro flair. Through the entrance hall visitors will find a reception area, a music room, and a lounge, all with high ceilings and are abundant in natural light.
Bold wallpaper flows from the reception area, wraps the fireplace in the entrance hallway and goes up to the sweeping staircase which leads to the bedrooms. The music room is intended for a mix of uses from being an additional space for an indulgent drink away from the busy cocktail bar, it is also available for private dining, meetings, additional lounge space for hotel guests, and can also be hired for intimate weddings. Its fair to say Ingleside House is a toy box full of fun features and colours with personal touches that make it like a homefrom-home. It is stylish, glamorous, and charismatic with a unique personality whilst maintaining a beautiful sense of historic warmth.
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