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of the finest homes currently available via Fine & Country Cumbria, The Lakes & North Lancashire.
We take a look at the right attire for your next weekend escape in the countryside.
Did you know? Cumbria has the most Michelin stars outside of London! With 15 Michelin stars across 13 restaurants.
classic English country house style is as relevant today as it has ever been.
Embrace the contemporary country house look this autumn with a colourful layered style.
Why escaping to a roaring fire deep in the countryside should be top of your mini-break wish list.
offers over £2,000,000
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Tallentire Hall is a stunning Grade II listed Victorian manor house set amidst 11 acres of picturesque grounds. This remarkable property, with its rich history and diverse features, offers a unique blend of luxury, heritage, and opportunity. Tallentire is a picturesque village surrounded by woodlands, hills, and fields. It offers a serene lifestyle while being close to local amenities, including several pubs and the market town of Cockermouth, just 3.5 miles away.
A Lakeland gem! Set in a picturesque and quiet hamlet, a charismatic and characterful country house (1600s with more recent large extension) with beautiful established, professionally landscaped and private gardens. The house and gardens command wonderful views of Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe. Generously proportioned and well maintained accommodation offers a hall, three reception rooms, study, dining kitchen, utility, boot room and cloakroom. Five double bedrooms, two are ensuite as well as a house bathroom. Layout has potential to use part as an annex. Garage and good parking. Presently let through Wheelwrights Holiday Cottages. As such, most of the contents are included in the sale.
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MELLING, NEAR LANCASTER LANCASHIRE Old Crow Trees
A truly fabulous family home. Secluded and impressive Grade II Listed contemporary country home that is light filled, full of character and stylishly presented with high specification appointments: reception hall and cloakroom, wonderful kitchen being partially open to a breakfast room, three atmospheric reception rooms, study and utility room. Four double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. Stone barn converted to provide office, gym, games room, cloakroom and a spacious one bedroom selfcontained cottage – lovely for family or guests. Large garage, excellent parking and garden store. Sheltered and private setting in beautifully presented gardens and grounds of c.1.93 acres in a Conservation Area village.
Chic
You’ve bagged the invite… now make sure you’ve got the right kit for your next weekend escape in the countryside. Here’s a couple of hints: tweed is always a good idea, and ‘town clothes’ just won’t make the cut. Luckily, we’ve got the sporting brands made for braving the cold, wet and mud of the great outdoors.
Image via kind permission Holland Cooper
Barbour
The Barbour story began in 1894 in the Market Place, South Shields, North East England. Over 130 years on and now 5th generation, this family-owned business remains in the North East. Barbour’s headquarters, in Simonside, South Shields, is home to the factory where Barbour’s iconic Bedale and Beaufort wax jackets are still made by hand and where customer services re-wax, repair, and Re-Love jackets and mend quilts by hand, enabling customers to extend the lives of their jackets.
www.barbour.com
Fairfax & Favor
Having just celebrated its tenth anniversary, Fairfax & Favor has grown into a multi-award-winning brand at the forefront of British luxury fashion and rural vogue. Designing with both town and country in mind, the brand creates timeless investments for those with a passion for style and adventure. In late spring 2012, the soon-to-be founders, Marcus and Felix, made an ambitious pact: to combine their middle names and launch a footwear brand inspired by country life.
www.fairfaxandfavor.com
Clare Haggas
First and foremost an artist, Clare Haggas is the creative mind behind her celebrated British brand, designing extraordinary pieces steeped in rural tradition. Inspired by a life surrounded by wildlife and a love for the outdoors, her collections span from her iconic Large Square silks to women’s ties, scrunchies and more, each a true tribute to nature. Just as captivating as her designs is Clare’s personal story. Having overcome addiction, she shares a renewed perspective on life.
www.clarehaggas.com
Holland Cooper
This autumn discover the quintessential British luxury clothing brand Holland Cooper, inspired by the countryside. Established back in 2008, by designer Jade Holland Cooper, who saw a gap in the market for contemporary tweed wear. With a wealth of design experience, infused with her passion for outdoor pursuits, the brand has become an icon of British luxury. Holland Cooper is a manifestation of Jade’s vision to curate pieces that every woman can see in her wardrobe.
www.hollandcooper.com
Farlows
Quality and value come as standard with every product you purchase from Farlows. Always have done, always will do. For over 180 years, the brand has been built on trust, in the knowledge that they only sell products of the highest quality and charge a fair, honest price for them. As Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers, remarked: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
www.farlows.co.uk
Hunter Boots
Stay ahead of the curve this autumn with the latest additions to the Hunter Boots collection. Explore the newest trends in rain-ready fashion, featuring unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless designs. Hunter’s new collection moves into a vast collection of apparel, ranging from casual wear to wax coats. Craftmanship is a key brand value for Hunter as it encapsulates the brands quality, heritage and functionality. Embrace the season with versatile pieces that seamlessly blend iconic style. www.hunterboots.co.uk
Beck Cottage
EPC: B | Council Tax: G | Tenure: Freehold 4 | 3 | 1 | guide price £1,500,000
Amazing setting at foot of Stone Arthur with a striking backdrop and views of the dramatic skyline of the surrounding Lakeland fells, Beck Cottage has a secluded, quiet and unrivalled position. Built in 2020, a traditional exterior and high spec, modern interior. Spacious hall, cloakroom, large sitting room, hospitable dining kitchen, comprehensive utility room. Four double bedrooms, two ensuite shower rooms, family bathroom. Landscaped gardens adjoin open fields with fabulous views. Garage and two parking spaces. Within a select group of properties, set back off the road and in walking distance of Grasmere village. Ideal as a main or second home. Bespoke coordinated contents available.
followed by Rogan & Co
Simon Rogan, Cartmel is where it all started and is the home of his first restaurant
‘The Stars’ FOLLOW
Did you know? Cumbria has the most Michelin stars outside of London! With 15 Michelin stars across 13 restaurants, - this is the perfect place for fine dining and creative cuisine. We book a table at a few of our favourites and head off on a culinary journey across the Lakes with tasting menus and wine pairings to match.
Just down the road from L’Enclume in Cartmel village, Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred neighbourhood restaurant, Rogan & Co, offers a more casual approach to excellent dining. The regularly reimagined menu features comforting, familiar dishes and vegetarian options, all skilfully prepared with ingredients nurtured at Our Farm and sourced from trusted regional growers. Diners can choose from seasonal starters, mains and desserts while cosying up next to an open fire, with each beautifully presented plate adorned with edible flowers and ingredients stripped back to their core elementsmaking this an ideal introduction to Michelin dining. For a lighter bite, an excellent three-course set lunch menu is served from Wednesday to Saturday.
www.roganandco.co.uk
The only restaurant in the Lake District to hold three Michelin stars as well as a Michelin Green Star. Excellent is an understatement for the endless tasting plates created by executive chef, Paul Burgalières, and head chef, Alex Rothnie. There’s no limit to the wizardry delivered by the most famous kitchen in the Lake District, all from simple ingredients grown in their local regenerative farm, Our Farm, sourced from local farmers or foraged from the Lake District countryside. The place to treat a loved one to one of the most memorable dining experiences in the UK.
www.lenclume.co.uk
Henrock, Linthwaite House
Whilst you are in The Lakes, visit Henrock, Simon’s informal, seasonally-minded restaurant led by head chef Mark McCabe. Henrock is centrally located in Bowness-on-Windermere inside Linthwaite House Hotel and follows the same passion for local produce and foraging as L’Enclume. The menu again is designed around ingredients from Our Farm; however, at Henrock, you can expect a global twist, with creative techniques picked up from Simon’s travels around the world.
www.henrock.co.uk
Rogan & Co, Cartmel
Farlam Hall Hotel
The Forest Side, Grasmere
Paul Leonard, Head Chef
The Forest Side’s restaurant is designed to reflect the very landscape in which it sits. To help achieve this, they select only the freshest locally sourced seasonal produce, which is then paired with an exclusive wine list featuring small organic and biodynamic wine producers. Their food ethos is also firmly rooted in the landscape of the lakes, inspired by the belief in utilising the best seasonal local produce, the dishes reflect the provenance of the ingredients used. Take a journey with them and feast through what you see, smell and taste.
www.theforestside.com
Indulge in the elegant and sophisticated surroundings of our Michelin star restaurant, the Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai, with impressive opulent touches and ceiling height windows overlooking our gardens and ornamental lake, available for fine dining Wednesday - Saturday evenings. For a more informal dining experience, enjoy Bistro Enkel, available Sunday - Tuesday, serving classic, uncomplicated yet flavourful dishes made using the freshest local and regional ingredients.
Celebrate with an exclusive Chef’s Table experience, HRISHI’s Table, created by Chef Patron Hrishikesh Desai and led by Benhur Gaikwad as head chef. This intimate dining experience for up to 10 people offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy a very special culinary journey, with a tasting menu filled with bold flavours, stunning presentation and inspired creativity.
www.farlamhall.com
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Cottage in the Wood, Whinlatter
Chef-owner Jack Bond
Nestled 1,000 feet above Braithwaite in Whinlatter Forest, The Cottage in the Wood is a Michelin-starred restaurant housed in a former 17th-century packhorse inn. With eight uniquely styled rooms, it offers a modern retreat for guests. After a day exploring the fells, visitors enjoy crafted aperitifs in the lounge before dining on seasonal dishes by chefowner Jack Bond, sourced from the bounty of Cumbria. His wife, Beth, an acclaimed sommelier, curates the wine list to complement the menus perfectly. With its blend of exceptional cooking, hospitality, and scenic location, The Cottage in the Wood promises an enchanting experience worth returning to.
www.thecottageinthewood.co.uk
The Old Stamp House & The Schelly
Chef-owner Ryan Blackburn
Since 2014, chef Ryan Blackburn’s Michelin-starred Old Stamp House has occupied the historic office of William Wordsworth, paying homage to the literary legacy and the beauty of Cumbria through its dishes. With a focus on local ingredients, Herdwick lamb is a signature highlight. Ryan also draws inspiration from Whitehaven’s coastal heritage, reinterpreting historical ingredients like spices and rum. The restaurant has garnered acclaim, receiving an “Exceptional” rating in the Good Food Guide since 2023 and recognition in Harden’s Top 100 UK Restaurants in 2025. In August 2024, Ryan opened The Schelly, a casual small plates eatery next door, blending reimagined Old Stamp House favourites with globally inspired dishes. It quickly earned Cumbria’s only Michelin Bib Gourmand in early 2025, showcasing Ryan’s culinary evolution while remaining rooted in local traditions.
www.oldstamphouse.com & theschelly.co.uk
Allium, Askham Hall, Penrith
Richard Swale, Chef Director
Teetering on the very tip of the Lake District border, close to Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, this new addition to the Michelin one-star award guide is part of the Lowther Estate. Once owned by the infamous Yellow Earl, Allium is located in this 12th century Peel Tower and has a wealth of local ingredients as well as more than 800 years of family history at its fingertips. Dining here is an elegant affair, with a paired-back menu offering refined simplicity and sitting comfortably within the chic country-style dining room.
www.askhamhall.co.uk
This one Michelin Star restaurant, overseen by Executive Chef Ollie Bridgwater (formerly of Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin Star ‘Fat Duck’), is a standout Michelin Star restaurant in the Lake District. Moreover, SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel combines exquisite produce, distinct flavours, seasonality, sustainability, and precision, together with exceptional service, to create a fun, fine dining experience. There are two different evening tasting menus to choose from at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel, the ORIGIN menu is a shorter dining experience and provides a great introduction to the restaurant’s concept, encompassing the same creativity and techniques over a fewer number of courses, whereas the SOURCE menu is a longer experience that really showcases seasonality and fresh new dishes from the kitchen in an immersive culinary journey – the ultimate SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel experience. Both of these options can be tailored to you with a choice of starter, main course and dessert, so that you can create a Michelin Starred tasting menu that is completely personal to you each time. Additionally, an exciting lunch tasting menu is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
www.thegilpin.co.uk
guide price £1,150,000
Lowside is a traditionally built, and recently upgraded, five bedroom property that has been cleverly arranged to provide the flexibility to be split into a three bedroom main house with a fully equipped granny annex or holiday letting accommodation. The property is set in generous grounds with a large formal garden and an attached grazing paddock extending to approximately 5 acres in total. The grounds offer multiple options for use for leisure, lifestyle or income generation. The house and land offer a fantastic range of lifestyle choices.
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The Old Rectory is a beautiful, Victorian, six bedroom character property, with a two bedroom annex, set in a fantastic one acre plot. The property has undergone a complete renovation by the current owners and this has been done sympathetically and to a very high standard. It was built around 1861 in a prominent position, offering breathtaking views across the Solway coast. The annex is connected to the property but also has its own entrance and separate electricity supply, meter and heating system, making it perfect for either multigenerational living or a rental opportunity.
Fine & Country Cumbria Lakeside Townfoot, Longtown,
offers over £925,000
This grand and spacious period property with Arts and Crafts influences, sits in exceptional secluded grounds of approximately 6.5 acres, on the highly sought after and peaceful, Capon Tree Road with spectacular elevated views. It has been a much loved family home for 40 years with a recent and impressively designed extension. The property has two stables with a tack room, a substantial green house and a tennis court. There is also the option to purchase an additional 7 acres.
Completely private and secluded, a wonderfully charming former farmhouse, sensitively extended into the adjoining barns in a manner worthy of the Grade II Listed status to create an individual and highly charismatic period home that is both tastefully presented and fitted with quality appointments. Affording immense privacy, the house is nestled within delightfully informal gardens and surrounding fields, in total, 11 acres. This provides excellent amenity value and offers an opportunity to use the property to fulfil personal lifestyle choices, whether they be equestrian, country pursuits, smallholding or home business ventures. Outside a detached outbuilding offers a garage and store room/workshop with external stairs to two versatile rooms above.
St Marys Park
WINDERMERE
LAKE DISTRICT
guide price £975,000
EPC: C | Council Tax: E | Tenure: Freehold 3 | 2 | 1 |
Turn the key, walk in, unpack, there’s nothing left to do, besides sit back, relax and enjoy! The transformation is truly remarkable, the craftsmanship is impeccable and the result extraordinary. Sleek and contemporary styling coupled with high end appointments. Life revolves around the substantial open plan living space, delivering an absolute WOW factor with bi-folding doors out to the landscaped garden. Three king sized bedrooms, ensuite shower room, family bathroom, utility and spacious hall. Gardens designed for maximum enjoyment and low upkeep with large seating terrace and hot tub. Parking for three or four cars, single garage. Quiet and well-regarded residential area, walking distance of village centre.
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LAKE
guide price £950,000
D | Council Tax: G | Tenure: Freehold
Fabulous location in the heart of magnificent Troutbeck Valley, tucked away in a quiet and tranquil setting with captivating panoramic views of the Lakeland fells. Recently fully renovated to a very high standard with well proportioned rooms which possess plenty of natural light and have excellent presentation and tasteful decor. A sociable ground floor layout: hall, generous and well-equipped dining kitchen, utility and cloakroom. Impressive sitting room and snug. Ground floor ensuite double bedroom. Principal ensuite bedroom, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Generous gardens, landscaped for minimal upkeep, garage and private parking. Currently let for holidays so majority of contents included.
guide price £895,000
Excellent rural and river views, on edge of the Lake District this impressive Edwardian house has abundant character period feature and is sensitively upgraded with home comforts for modern family life. A naturally well lit, well-proportioned home that is attractively presented and well maintained. Four receptions, dining kitchen, utility, large glazed porch and cloakroom. Main suite of bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and office/hobbies room. Four more double bedrooms, two house bath and shower rooms. Delightful, enclosed grounds of c. 1.27 acres have immense privacy and include small wood, ponds, rocky outcrops, veg patch, orchard and greenhouse. Double garage, large shed and good parking. A super family house.
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Interiors
The classic English country house style is as relevant today as it has ever been — with the best in the business mastering the inimitable art of blending a timeless and comfortable layered look with the demands of modern lifestyles. Here’s our pick of some of the finest interior designers working across Britain today.
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Jessica Buckley
Edinburgh-based Jessica Buckley Interiors was established in 2011, offering a bespoke, fully tailored design service to discerning clients worldwide. Jessica’s fresh aesthetic and instinctive sense of style stem from a lifelong passion for beautifully decorated homes and an appreciation for living in spaces you truly love. Her love of beautiful fabrics, colour, and pattern continues to shape her design approach, inspiring her ability to combine styles from Sydney, the USA, and the Middle East. www.jessicabuckley.co.uk
Woodhouse & Law
Founded in 2009 by garden designer Nick Woodhouse and interior designer John Law, Woodhouse and Law was created to break down traditional boundaries by offering a complete service for homes and gardens. Their holistic approach unites interiors and exteriors into one harmonious vision, challenging the divide between inside and out. The studio delivers every aspect of a project — from concept to completion — through a collaborative, accessible process defined by creativity www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk
Sims Hilditch
Creative Founder Emma Sims-Hilditch launched Sims Hilditch in 2009, drawing on skills from her earlier career in film production with Ridley Scott. Since then, she has assembled an expert team of interior designers, architects, and procurement specialists, led by CEO Henry Hird and Studio Director Gemma Holsgrove. The headquarters sit five miles from Bath, while a second studio at Eccleston Place, near Pimlico Road, offers clients convenient access in central London.
www.simshilditch.com
Camilla Bellord Interiors
With over 23 years in the design industry, Camilla is a classically trained interior designer, graduating with honours from KLC School of Design in 2002. She has worked with Northacre, Fox Linton, and Federica Palacios Design. Her projects include Chelsea show apartments, Cadogan Square townhouses, Cotswold retreats, the Grand Park Hotel, and Gstaad ski chalets. In 2016 she launched Camilla Bellord Interiors, delivering timeless, eclectic interiors. www.camillabellordinteriors.com
Jeffreys Interiors
Based in Edinburgh, this celebrated interior design studio and retail destination has over two decades of experience crafting richly layered, personality-driven interiors for private residences, boutique hospitality, and heritage properties. Their philosophy is rooted in storytelling: each space reflects its inhabitants, enriched with colour, texture, and form. Blending timeless principles with bold contemporary detail, they create interiors that feel elegant and individual. www.jeffreys-interiors.co.uk
Lucinda Martin
Lucinda Martin Interior Design is a studio specialising in residential interiors for private clients. Based in Shropshire, her portfolio spans both country and town houses. Lucinda personally manages every commission, providing a one-toone service that guides clients seamlessly through the design process. She takes pride in tailoring each project to individual taste and budget, making considered choices to ensure every interior is both carefully curated and perfectly aligned with her clients’ vision. www.lmid.co.uk
TATHAM, NEAR LANCASTER LANCASHIRE Knott Hill Farm
guide price £850,000
EPC: D | Council Tax: G | Tenure: Freehold 4 | 3 | 3 |
Knott Hill Farm offers a wonderful package for embracing life in the countryside with a characterful farmhouse, attached traditional barn and shippons, a large modern barn, stables, gardens, fields and woodland. The farmhouse bears a 1734 marriage stone above the front door with carved initials ‘A C L’, the house is believed to predate this by around 20 years, in recognition of its architectural significance Historic England have classified it as Grade II. The grounds include gardens, a kitchen garden with greenhouse, two fields and pockets of woodland through which a steam runs. The garden and fields amount to c.3.5 acres with a c. 1.48 acres additional woodland on the opposite side of the lane, in all, c. 4.98 acres.
price £815,000 Elegant and refined, this handsome classically styled Grade II * late 18th Century house has extraordinary architectural period detailing and offers impressive character rich accommodation of over 4592 sq ft set out over four floors. A show-stopping cantilever staircase spans three floors across an incomparable hallway, three graceful receptions rooms, breakfast kitchen, generous utility room, imposing conservatory style porch, cloakroom and a fabulous versatile lower ground floor room with vast potential. Five double bedrooms, two bathrooms and an ensuite shower room. Impressive circular entrance drive with ample parking and garage. To the rear, a neatly tended private and sheltered garden with summer house.
| 3 | 3 | guide price £750,000
B | Council Tax: G | Tenure: Freehold
Built just 10 years ago, this delightful executive style four bedroom, three bathroom, modern detached family home, is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed and maintained property, with a generous garden and double garage, less than a mile from the sought after village of Wetheral. The property sits on a generous plot with ample parking for four cars. Widely regarded as one of Carlisle’s best villages, Wetheral has a wonderful community feel and benefits from a shop and Post Office, cafe, two pubs, restaurant, leisure club with pool and gym as well as a doctor’s surgery and Church.
Fine & Country Cumbria
guide price £750,000
EPC: E | Council Tax: D | Tenure: Freehold
A wonderful family house; detached and Victorian this is a spacious double fronted property of character with light filled accommodation set out over three floors. Whilst retaining original period features, the house has been updated to reflect modern family requirements and has the flexibility of a lower ground floor annex, perfect for a fledgling teenager or dependent family member. The views in a westerly direction from the rear elevation are a fascinating mix of city roof scape, leafy treetops with Lancaster Castle and Priory in the distance, Morecambe Bay beyond that. Exceptionally valuable in a city location, there is driveway parking for two cars and an absolutely delightful enclosed rear garden which offers space to sit, play, eat and relax, all in leafy surroundings.
over
A unique investment opportunity to acquire a substantial Victorian city centre period property, which has undergone a total re design and refurbishment approx. five years ago comprising five elegant residential apartments over four floors. The apartments are a mix of one and two bedrooms & are all compliant with current landlord regulations & let to tenants on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. They are let fully furnished with detailed inventories. The investment currently produces an annual income of £62,940. A great investment for new investors or to perhaps add to an existing portfolio.
Fine & Country Cumbria Lakeside Townfoot, Longtown,
Country CLASSIC
Embrace the contemporary country look with a colourful layered style, incorporating hand blocked and screen printed textured wallpapers, punchy floral textiles inspired by the beauty of the British countryside and sustainable eco friendly paints to bring the classic country house aesthetic bang up to date.
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Amelia Rose
The Design Archives
The Design Archives is the brainchild of Sharon Crowson (pictured above) whose family business, Crowson Fabrics, established in 1978, became one of the world’s leading producers, designers and suppliers of home furnishings. Sharon has taken on the huge archive of designs curated by her father and is creating a series of collections bringing to life some of the archive’s most beautiful designs. High quality drape and upholstery fabrics, and wallpapers, developed and produced in the UK. www.thedesignarchives.com
Graphenstone
Every room begins with a mood. Whether it’s the softness of green, the quiet clarity of white, or the bold intent of red, each colour group offers a way to define space. Choose the palette that resonates and explore how tone, depth and nuance can guide the design. Discover country house colour ideas via Graphenstone based on the room you’re decorating. From serene tones for bedrooms to uplifting shades for kitchens and living areas, explore how different colours transform the feel of each space. www.graphenstone.com
Bloomfield Ink
Prue, with a background in fashion and art, and Emerald, in textile design, formed a collaboration to realise their shared passion for colour, pattern, design, and the influence of the environments we inhabit. Using traditional methods of design and production, they celebrate craft and an artisan approach with a fresh, contemporary attitude. They produce wallpaper, all of which is designed and created by hand block printing in the UK, using the highest-quality materials. www.bloomfieldink.co.uk
Beki Bright
London based textile designer and screen printer creating artist designed textiles for the home. Beki (pictured above) offers a range of cushions, lampshades, wallpaper and fabric by the metre all of which have been designed, screen printed and made in London. Beki’s work celebrates the English countryside. Having grown up in rural Suffolk and spent more recent years living in Somerset, she draws inspiration for her designs from these surroundings and the landscapes that encompass them. www.bekibright.com
Lewis & Wood
Lewis & Wood has developed over the years as a creative collaboration between two people who love what they do - Stephen Lewis and Creative Director, Magdalen Jebb - pictured above. From the very beginning when the company HQ was a London basement, there was a determination to use British talent and manufacturing. When most mainstream fabric and wallpaper companies bring out dozens of new designs every year, Lewis & Wood introduce a select half-dozen. www.lewisandwood.co.uk
Susie Watson Designs
Colour is light. It is an integral part of the way we experience the world around us. Colour is also emotion. It has tremendous power to transform your spirit, your mood and your outlook. And last but not least, colour is a journey. Choosing colours as companions to live alongside is about discovering the colours you are drawn to and then finding ways to introduce them into your home. This autumn delve into the amazing colour stories via Susie Watson Designs for inspiration. www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk
price £750,000
E | Council Tax: D | Tenure: Freehold
Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, Low Leys Farm is a remarkable former farmhouse dating back to 1580. Located on the peaceful outer edge of the Lake District National Park, this unique property blends centuries-old charm with modern comfort, offering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in one of the most picturesque corners of the country. Ideally situated, the property offers the best of both worlds. While the Lake District National Park lies just minutes away, offering endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the fells, the west Cumbrian coast is also within easy reach.
Fine & Country Cumbria Lakeside Townfoot, Longtown,
A unique opportunity to create a Grand Design, 30 acre country estate in the heart of the Eden Valley. Completely private, elevated with spectacular uninterrupted views in every direction, this stand alone, Cumbrian stone barn has full planning permission for a luxury home with annexe and outbuildings. Manor Barn sits in 30 acres. It is surrounded by its own private and exceptional land on all sides. The owners lengthy and detailed planning process has ensured that the property once completed would be a landmark building worthy of it’s surroundings.
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For discerning buyers seeking a renovation project. An impressive Grade II late Georgian townhouse of the Regency period possessing many refined period details providing elegant and extensive accommodation over four floors. An extraordinarily authentic property, rich in history and character. Rooms are spacious, light and airy. Wide hall, drawing room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, pantries, office, snug and laundry. Cellars include a vaulted wine cellar. Five double bedrooms, dressing room, four bath/ shower rooms. Second floor offers excellent potential. Large walled garden offering potential for development (subject to consent). Former stable is now a garage with studio/store over. Enclosed courtyard parking.
Country
It is that time of year – escaping to a roaring fire deep in the countryside should be top of your 2025 mini-break wish list, welcome to our guide to some of the finest country house hotels across the UK.
Lucknam Park
Nathan Rollinson
Lucknam Park
Chippenham, Wiltshire
This luxury country house hotel lies just six miles from the historic city of Bath. Lucknam Park is a Palladian mansion dating from 1720, maintained as a family home until 1987, when it opened its doors as one of the UK’s top five-star country house hotels. Set in 500 acres of listed parkland and beautiful gardens, Lucknam Park has been lovingly restored to the elegance and style of a past era. Forty-two luxurious bedrooms include 13 suites and 9 cottages.
www.lucknampark.co.uk
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Great Milton, Oxfordshire
Belmond Le Manoir’s style is a joyful marriage of stately Oxfordshire and eccentric French whimsy. The honeycoloured manor house anchors 15th-century ponds, Provençal lavender rows, a Japanese garden, quirky sculptures, and a wild mushroom patch. Seasonality reigns in its two-Michelinstarred restaurant, while a 1930s-style bar serves comforting cocktails and a fine selection of wines, completing the manor’s charming, eclectic appeal. www.belmond.com
Lympstone Manor
Lympstone, Devon
Lympstone Manor offers 21 luxurious and stunningly beautiful guestrooms and suites, each named after a bird found along the picturesque Exe Estuary. Every room and suite is entirely individual, with décor inspired by its unique avian namesake. In addition, six charming and beautifully appointed Shepherd Huts are nestled within secluded woodland at the foot of the Lympstone Manor vineyard. Each hut is named after a woodland animal.
www.lympstonemanor.co.uk
Cameron House
Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland
Resurrected after a devastating fire, this stunning baronial mansion on Loch Lomond’s scenic banks is a world-class Scottish resort for couples, families, or adventurous friends. Activities include paddleboarding, falconry, jet skiing, a luxurious champagne cruise, and thrilling Highland tours by 4x4 or seaplane. The refurbished leisure club, featuring two sparkling pools, a mini spa, and a Nessiesized flume, is another marvel—popular with land-lubbing families, rain or shine. www.cameronhouse.co.uk
The Newt in Somerset
Castle Cary, Somerset
The Newt is among Britain’s most exceptional country house hotels, set on a vast estate between Castle Cary and Bruton. Its renowned gardens have been fully replanted and redesigned. Visitors can enjoy a cyder press, three restaurants, farm shops, market gardens, butchery, treetop walks, exhibitions such as The Story of Gardening, an ice cream parlour, and a lake for wild swimming. Interiors by former Elle Decoration South Africa editor Karen Roos. www.thenewtinsomerset.com
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Lake Windermere, Lake District
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a five-star, family-owned hotel in the picturesque Lake District. Set across two estates, guests can choose between the chilled out Gilpin Hotel or the charming Gilpin Lake House. Blending boutique style with country-house elegance, Gilpin boasts extraordinary service, exquisite decor, beautiful spa experiences and a stunning culinary offering in both the Michelin starred SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel and the Michelin listed pan-Asian Gilpin Spice. www.thegilpin.co.uk
guide price £695,000
Built in the early 1900’s this detached Edwardian home is a delightful, period property in a peaceful rural location with outstanding countryside views. It has been a family home for more than 30 years and has wellproportioned, generous rooms, a mature garden, ample parking and garage. Newbiggin-on-Lune is a village in the Eden valley and is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and about 6 miles from the market town of Kirkby Stephen.
Fine & Country Cumbria Lakeside Townfoot, Longtown,
COWAN HEAD, BURNESIDE LAKE DISTRICT
EPC: B | Council Tax: G | Tenure: Leasehold 3 | 3 | 1 | guide price £595,000
A Lake District exclusive private residential estate without compare. Set in 47 acres with a 9 hole golf course, indoor leisure suite with pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, fishing rights on River Kent. Quiet, peaceful and easy to reach off A591 and M6. An attractively presented first floor apartment with exceptional open plan living arrangement with a super covered balcony; it’s all wonderfully sociable and commands beautiful views. Large reception hall with stores, two double ensuite bedrooms, family shower room, a third bedroom is fitted as a luxury dressing room and office. Two allocated garage spaces plus visitor, lockable storeroom. Holiday letting is not permitted to preserve privacy and exclusivity.
guide price £599,995
Blending traditional charm with contemporary comforts, 10 Manor Farm Place is an exceptional five-bedroom detached home offering flexible living, stylish interiors, and breathtaking views across the Cumbrian landscape. Thoughtfully designed for modern family life, this beautifully presented property provides multiple reception spaces, a large open-plan kitchen and family room, generous bedrooms, high-spec finishes, and outstanding energy efficiency.
GREENHEAD BRAMPTON Braeside
offers over £575,000
Dating back to the late 1700’s this delightful period property provides the perfect blend of period charm and contemporary finishings to create a comfortable and characterful family home, with approx. 0.7 acres, It also has a flexible use two bedroom annexe, stone barn and Shepherds Hut. Providing the new owner with either the benefit of rental income from the annexe or the opportunity to provide independent living for family. It sits in a stunning location, on a hill above the small village of Greenhead, bordering both Cumbria and Northumberland with open views onto the nearby golf course and surrounding countryside.
Tenure: Freehold
Fine & Country Cumbria
