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HOW HOSPITALITY DESIGN IS INFLUENCING OUR INTERIORS
THE ART OF ANTICIPATION
THE DESIGN, DINING, AND DESTINATIONS SHAPING 2025
AMAZING SPACES WHERE BOLD DESIGN REDEFINES OUR HOMES
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THE FINEST GUIDE TO NORTHUMBERLAND, AND THE EDIT: AN ODE TO ALL THAT WE ARE ADORING
Welcome
I HAVE BEEN AN ESTATE AGENT FOR OVER 20 years, in national firms and local rural agencies, before setting up my own, Finest Properties, 12 years ago. I adored property from the start, but I soon realised that my real love was for interesting homes; the distinctive ones with a story to tell.
The concept for Finest was born from that passion. I wanted to create something that offered sellers of exceptional homes the independent, highly personal approach of a local agent with the reach and marketing power of a national network. Too often, sellers feel they have to choose between an independent who truly cares and a large corporate agent with extensive exposure.
I wanted to not only give people both, but to showcase their homes in a really beautiful way. This leads me onto The Finest Edit. Like our collective of agents themselves, it is a place that understands and purveys the exceptional. The Finest Edit honours the magic of home in all its facets, a beautifully curated and engaging celebration of the finest things in life across art, design, interiors, food, travel, and of course, some of the most extraordinary homes.
I do hope you enjoy our first issue.
RYAN EVE, Managing Director
WELCOME
THE FINEST COLLECTIVE 06
Introducing our national network of the finest agent partners.
FEATURES
THE EDIT 10
All we are adoring in the world of home and interiors.
THE FINEST GUIDE TO NORTHUMBERLAND 18
FRONT COVER
Days well-spent in the rugged throes of the hale and hearty North East.
AMAZING SPACE 28
Reimagining our homes to reflect the rhythms and rituals of daily life.
THE HOTELIFICATION OF HOME 46
Hotels are a masterclass in design and we have started taking note.
HAPPENINGS 54
The most anticipated design, dining and destinations shaping 2025.
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The finest collective
THE FINEST COLLECTIVE IS A CURATION OF the most exceptional independent premium estate agents in the industry today. Covering rural, city and coastal locations across the UK, our partners are esteemed experts in pairing discerning buyers with inherently beautiful homes.
Each has its own flair and carefully considered approach to selling the country’s most extraordinary homes, yet all are united by a deep understanding of the luxury property market, a passion for unmatched service, and a love of beautiful homes and the stories behind them.
Sell your home with us and you will benefit from the experience and specialist eye of not just one but many. The Finest approach is beautifully simple yet successful, combining the local expertise of your closest Finest partner agent with the extensive national reach of the Finest brand. Well known by
the most reputable journalists in property, our ability to achieve national and international editorial coverage for our homes is renowned and unmatched. With the Finest brand comes the ability to leverage opportunities across the luxury lifestyle sector, reaching more of the discerning buyers who share our appreciation for extraordinary homes.
From the windswept hinterlands of Northumberland to the rustic shores of Norfolk. The Cornish harbour villages and the sandstone Scottish cities. The coastal Devon escapes, lively London boroughs and restful Cotswolds retreats. Our reach wraps around them all, bringing the UK’s finest property together in its own place to call home.
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BIDDING “ADIEU” TO KITCHEN CABINETS, REWILDING OUR WALLS, NODDING TO NONNA’S KITCHEN AND PAYING HOMAGE TO OLD ICONS WITH NEW INTERPRETATIONS. THIS IS AN EDIT OF ALL WE ARE ADORING.
British luxury wallpaper brand Divine Savages sit at the intersection where art, fashion, history and the natural world meet. Taken from the their latest collection, Rewilding, the Wild Wild Woods wallpaper is a painterly interpretation of Mother Nature’s back garden. Honouring the collection’s name, the design is printed on signature Eco-wallpaper featuring 79% renewable fibres (£159 per roll). A bespoke Grasscloth version is also available.
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LICK TRIP DOWN memory lane
Retro enthusiasts rejoice: our interiors are set to become seriously Seventies again, thanks to Lick’s ‘New Nostalgia’ 2025 Colour Palette of the Year. Earthy browns, burnt orange, brownish red and plum purple are poised for a renaissance, according to the colour centric home decor brand.
Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design and Colour Psychologist at Lick said: “At its core, nostalgia is a feeling of cosiness. More than just reminiscing over old photographs, nostalgia has become a universal sentiment and trending theme that has infiltrated mainstream culture and design, influencing everything from our fashion and the food we eat to the colours we choose for our homes. At Lick, we know that colours have a profound ability to evoke visceral emotional responses in us, triggering memories tied to childhood experiences, family gatherings and cherished traditions. Colours that feel nostalgic can bring both comfort and emotional stability, and in the last year this new wave of nostalgia has been particularly evident in the resurgence of cosy, retro colour palettes inspired by past decades, specifically the 1970s. This powerful connection between colour and memory is at the heart of Lick’s 2025 Colour Palette. We’ve reimagined these nostalgic colours for modern interiors, creating a palette that’s both emotionally resonant and surprisingly contemporary.”
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As 2025 shapes up to be the year of the kitchen, ethical interiors brand Nkuku has paired function with form in the launch of its rustic new furniture collection. Reclaimed and repurposed Indian ceiling beams are given new life as rugged butcher’s blocks and simple shelving crying out to be piled with recycled glass storage jars as the centrepiece of a fabulous farmhouse kitchen.
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Almost 60 years after iconic furniture designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism of his time with the winding curves of his Osaka sofa, laCividina has chosen the design to mark its first foray into outdoor furniture.
The Italian design house pays homage to Paulin’s original vision in its reinterpretation of an icon, whilst developing the aesthetic for the future.
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IN Nonna’s kitchen
As the interiors world continues to flirt with the idea of leaving classic kitchen cabinetry behind, Ca Pietra has put its own continental twist on the trend with the launch of its ‘Nonna’s Kitchen’ tile collection.
“It’s not unusual to see a kitchen with an antique feature or two – a glazed antiqued dresser here, an old and rickety plate rack there – but what is lesser seen in the UK are kitchens that are totally unfitted and a mix of freestanding or custommade pieces,” reflects Creative Director of Ca Pietra, Grazzie Wilson.
Designed to bring joyful juxtaposition against wooden pan racks, rustic stone shelves and rickety old dressers laden with crockery, the collection may have been dreamed up with Italian island kitchens in mind, but it was handmade right here in the UK.
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Tom Raffield draws inspiration from the fluid motion of shoals of fish in his latest ‘Shoal’ lighting range. Each handcrafted piece in the collection has been designed to mimic the interwoven textures and smooth, flowing forms found beneath the surface of the ocean, nodding to Tom’s own Cornish roots.
A highlight of the collection is a sculptural chandelier (RRP from £1845) interwoven with curves of sustainably sourced ash, oak or walnut, created using the age-old technique of steam bending in Tom’s Cornwall studios.
“Each piece we create has been on an experimental journey - individual, organic and carefully considered. We source everything from sustainable woodlands, which, coupled with the low energy steam bending process, is a very ecological practice with little wastage,” explains Tom.
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TUGGAL HALL WEARS ITS HISTORY LIGHTLY, ITS STONE FIREPLACES AND TIMBER BEAMS SETTING THE STAGE FOR LIFE WELL LIVED. FROM WALLED GARDENS TO PADDOCKS AND THE WILD BEAUTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND’S COASTLINE, THIS IS A HOME WHERE PAST AND PRESENT COME TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY.
SET DEEP IN THE FOLDS OF NORTHUMBERLAND’S coastal landscape, Tuggal Hall is the sort of country house where history lingers in the honeyed stone. Originally built in the 1600s and elegantly extended in the 1920s, this Grade II Listed estate has been a sanctuary for generations, its roots entwined with the rhythms of the land and the changes that have come with time.
Surrounded by 7.5 acres of beautifully kept grounds, this is a place of seclusion and grandeur in equal measure. A walled garden, an exquisite Grade II Listed dovecote and paddocks splay out beyond the main house.
Three separate road access points lend a sense of ease, while mature trees line the perimeter, shielding the estate in privacy. The story continues inside. A home of depth and character, Tuggal Hall wears its history like a badge of honour: all stone fireplaces, timber beams and the kind of atmospheric rooms where every doorway leads to something quietly beautiful. Yet, for all its grandeur, this is a house designed to be lived in; a gathering place for long, laughter-filled lunches that roll into the late afternoon.
Beyond the gates, the coastline calls at Bamburgh, Beadnell or Seahouses, each with its own unique appeal. Fill your weekends with award-winning pubs and seafood fresh from the boat, windswept walks along Newton-bythe-Sea, and the wild beauty of Beadnell Bay, just five minutes away from Tuggal Hall itself.
Tuggal Hall is a place of quiet luxury on one of England’s most captivating coastlines.
GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000
Tuggal Hall, Chathill, Northumberland
7.51 Acres, 9 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 7 Reception Rooms, EPC Exempt, Council Tax G, Freehold
MARKETED BY FINEST PROPERTIES 0330 111 2266
The TO FINEST GUIDE Northumberland
NORTHUMBERLAND IS A COUNTY OFTEN OVERLOOKED, which is just the way those who appreciate its raw and rugged charms prefer to keep it. If you do make it to the far reaches of England’s north-east, you’ll find a place as wildly romantic as it is understated. Here, those gorgeous villages and wide-open coastlines are left free to exist largely without crowds, their pubs casually serving up seafood delivered by the locals this morning and hearty mounds of pan haggerty that are just what the doctor ordered after long stomps under big skies.
Northumberland’s appeal is a wilder one; unhurried and unassuming, hale and hearty. But don’t be fooled, for its larder of life’s finest things is suitably well stocked.
The FINEST DAYS
NORTHUMBERLAND IS HEAVY WITH HISTORY AND TIME here is well-spent clambering over rugged heathery hinterlands to marvel at the reach of Hadrian’s Wall or Bamburgh Castle’s lording presence. But the real joy is found in the cobbled market towns and little villages, wrapped in nostalgia and home to a rustic slew of stone cottages and shops run by the same family since the day dot.
Seahouses could have come straight from the Cornish coast, so heavy is it with royal blue fishing boats and fishing inns that could tell a hundred stories for every pint pulled. Many skip the town on their way to the Farne Islands, bound instead for sailing trips promising rambunctious puffins and a lively population of grey seals. Our suggestion is to make time to do both.
In Alnwick, let the kids ride broomsticks at Alnwick Castle (yes, that of Harry Potter fame), but don’t let the wizard occupy all of your time here. Barter Books is as magical as the spectacled boy himself; breathing new life into the handsome Victorian Alnwick Railway Station, it is one of the country’s biggest second-hand bookshops. You’d be hard-pushed to find a more atmospheric place to weather out a good old northern rainstorm with a book and a brew.
If you prefer your adventures outside of the pages of a book, lace up your Grenson boots and fill a rucksack with doorstep sandwiches for the four-hours-up and threehours-down hike from the little town of Wooler to Cheviot - Northumberland’s highest point. And for a little more of those great outdoors, Druridge Bay beckons hardy open water swimmers with cold plunges in the North Sea and sauna sessions with a sea view at Sauna Hetta. Tucked into the windswept shoreline, the wood-fired sauna promises an experience that is raw, elemental, grounding and best followed by coffees at The Cowshed.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Alnwick Castle, entrance to Restaurant Pine, Chef Patron Cal Byerley & Head Chef Ian Waller of Restaurant Pine, a dish from The Lord Crewe Arms, signage for The Lord Crewe Arms, and an interior view of Barter Books.
The FINEST NIGHTS
IF DAYS HERE ARE FOR GETTING OUT AND EXPLORING, evenings are for indulging. Northumberland opens the door to Mother Nature’s pantry, its landscape luring chefs who take the provenance of their food seriously. The raw and rugged nature of foraged fare collides unexpectedly beautifully with sleek Scandichic decor at Hjem and Pine - two of the best fine dining restaurants in the county, if not the whole of the north-east.
Pine is a culinary pilgrimage, bringing together hyper-local ingredients in seasonal dishes beneath the rafters of an old cow barn on the moors in East Wallhouses. With local farming stock, Cal Byerley, and partner Siân at its helm, the restaurant celebrates its surroundings and their wares whilst keeping sustainability front of mind, always.
Hjem again fuses Northumbrian produce with Scandinavian precision, a dynamic mirrored in the team behind the menu - head chef, Alex, is Swedish, whilst his wife and restaurant manager, Ally, is a local born and bred. Located inside The Hadrian Hotel near Hexham, Hjem became Northumberland’s first Michelin-starred restaurant when it received the accolade within just 18 months of opening. Meals here are relaxed and memorable, eaten in a pared-back dining room that encourages the food to do the talking. The couple recently revealed plans for a new venture, Freyja, a design driven restaurant with rooms and a garden-to-fork ethos set in the Tyne valley.
Although we’re pushing the boundaries of the Northumberland/County Durham border with mention of the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, it wouldn’t be a guide to the good life here without it. The historic pub’s medieval walls ring out with gregarious laughter most nights of the week and its local ales are just the thing after a long leg stretch out on the moors.
If wine is your preferred tipple, wrap up your day at The Pele in Corbridge. This 14th-century tower house has a wine list as intriguing as its story; the Grade II* listed building once offered sanctuary in the event of a skirmish.
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The FINEST STAYS
FOUND AMIDST THE GREEN GROUNDS OF Charlton Hall Estate, The Tempus is a riotous blend of old-world grandeur and modern mischief, very much in keeping with its rebellious sister, the award-winning Charlton Hall. A fixture on The Times 'Top 100 Best Places to Stay' list, The Tempus promises exceptional stays across its 33 uniquely designed rooms, with no two trips ever quite the same. Beyond the glittering disco balls of the bar, The Orangery dishes up an array of delights, from à la carte feasts showcasing the region’s finest ingredients to gluttonous afternoon teas. And for evenings with a side of revelry, The Tipi at The Tempus hosts live music, woodfired pizzas and cocktails under the stars.
For more sheltered seclusion and early evening sunsets across cheviots, escape to Trees at Tughall. These eco-conscious cabins sit in ancient woodland and on stream banks, encouraging you to switch off your phone, make up the fire and decamp to the window seat with a large glass of red.
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ORIGINAL BEAMS, VAULTED CEILINGS, AND A BESPOKE HANDMADE KITCHEN - MILLGARTH IS A BARN CONVERSION THAT EMBRACES ITS PAST WHILE INDULGING IN MODERN LUXURIES. JUST ADD A FIRE, A FEAST, AND A FULL HOUSE.
MILLGARTH IS AN EXCEPTIONAL BARN CONVERSION, tucked away on a substantial private plot near the village of Melsonby. Accessed via a private, electric-gated driveway, it has an immaculately maintained exterior, neatly landscaped sun-trap gardens and a generous parking area complete with two garages and a carport.
Millgarth is made up of a series of beautifully considered spaces, original beams and slit windows nodding to its past while modern updates keep the build feeling fresh and current. Heated Ca Pietra stone flooring unifies the ground floor. A log burner makes the snug difficult to leave and an imposing inglenook fireplace lends some theatre to dinner parties in the dining room.
With vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, the main living room is flooded with natural light, thanks to wraparound windows that pull the gardens and countryside into the picture. The bespoke kitchen, designed by local specialists Dixon & Cowton, is handmade, hand-painted and finished to a beautiful standard. An inky black oil and electric AGA is the perfect contrast against soft-hued units and natural quartzite worktops.
The first floor hosts two bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms. The master bedroom is characterful and inviting, with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a window seat beside the room’s window, offering picturesque views over Melsonby’s vistas. Reflecting the home’s overall exceptional quality, the bathrooms are designed by Porter and adorned with elegantly appointed decor and high-end fixtures such as Catchpole & Rye rolltop bathtubs.
Beyond the main residence, a contemporary annexe provides additional, versatile living space. The modern addition is equipped with underfloor heating on the ground floor and a stylish bedroom with a striking floating corner feature. The upstairs boasts a spacious office area with engineered wood floors and a Velux balcony window that opens onto the countryside views.
Millgarth is a home made for bringing people together and nowhere does it do that better than in the outdoor kitchen. Nestled neatly within the landscaped gardens, it boasts black quartz worktops, stainless steel sink, a drinks fridge and space for a barbecue. A built-in Bose sound system provides the soundtrack to your time outside. A separate one-acre paddock also sits within Millgarth’s boundaries.
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Millgarth, Richmond, North Yorkshire
2.84 Acres, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 4 Reception Rooms, EPC E, Council Tax G, Freehold
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MODERN LIFE HAS EVOLVED OUR HOMES BEYOND JUST PLACES TO EAT, SLEEP AND UNWIND - TODAY, THEY ARE SANCTUARIES OF SELF-EXPRESSION, REIMAGINED TO REFLECT THE RHYTHM AND RITUALS OF OUR DAILY LIVES.
FROM THE COFFEE STATION THAT signals the start of our day to the secluded calm of a wellness room, our homes are becoming places with spaces that tell stories of our shifting priorities and a newfound intimacy with our surroundings. We are redefining the way we engage with space, bringing artistry and utility together in ways that intentionally build our homes as an extension of ourselves.
Our daily habits have filtered into our homes through osmosis, starting with the humble cup of coffee. The act of making your morning brew has evolved into an art form, signalling the rise of the athome barista. We worship at the altar of James Hoffman, lapping up the coffee maestro’s recommendations on grinders and espresso machines. The modern coffee station is a curated experience, where integrated storage keeps beans and tools impeccably organised, and where artisanal ceramics are displayed with the same care as gallery pieces. Beyond utility, the home coffee station has come to symbolise a shift towards more mindful living - of taking a moment to slow down and savour the process.
We see the home as a complete lifestyle space now and this extends into the way we workout. The home gym has shifted out of the garage and into the spotlight, interior designers seeing a rise in demand for spaces that give as much airtime to aesthetic concerns as they do fitness goals. Wood panelling, sultry colour schemes and mood lighting are suddenly a serious consideration as we look to create home gyms that both inspire movement and complement the overall design of our homes. Fitness equipment brands like NOHRD and WaterRower are reimagining classic machines with customisable luxury, crafting the latest technology from responsibly sourced walnut and ash, sleek carbon-fibre and hand-stitched leathers. These are no longer utilitarian places we wish to hide away but highlights of our homes that attest to our lifestyle.
The rise of the stylish home gym signals a broader cultural shift, where wellness is no longer an occasional luxury but a daily, beautifully-designed and carefully guarded ritual. In a similar but softer vein, our yoga and meditation practices have also earned a special place in our homes. Just as demand for the home gym has skyrocketed, so too has the desire for dedicated spaces that keep us centred. Our minds are quietened in rooms with soft wall shades, always unfurled yoga mats and mango wood meditation benches. In our ongoing quest to detach from technology, candle clocks mark the passing of time set aside to just breathe.
As home becomes a canvas for self-expression, passion projects are being given room to grow in dedicated spaces that celebrate and nurture creativity. There is a delicious and unapologetic sense of indulgence in setting aside a whole room for your hobby to thrive, whether that is a music room with carefully considered acoustics or an artist’s studio purpose-built to be flooded with natural light.
“Home is a canvas for selfexpression, where joy, creativity and balance take centre stage”
As our new hybrid lives see us spend more time in the home office, we’re venturing way beyond IKEA desks and standard-issue ergonomic office chairs to create workspaces that are an extension of our personality. Look past the double screens and you’ll find bespoke carpentry dotted with the keepsakes of trips that remind you what you are working for. Artwork unapologetically screams of your personal taste, while open fires and Eames chairs by Herman Miller make for more enjoyable all-nighters by blurring the line between work and play.
As modern life continues to play out, home has become more than just the sum of its parts. Home can now imitate life in its ability to communicate how we prioritise joy, creativity and balance in a place that is no longer just functional but deeply personal.
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FOR CENTURIES, WISERLEY HALL HAS STOOD IN QUIET HARMONY WITH THE LAND, ITS HISTORY WOVEN INTO EVERY BEAM AND STONE. SURROUNDED BY MEADOWS, ORCHARDS, AND SWEEPING VALLEY VIEWS, THIS IS A HOME WHERE PAST AND PRESENT EXIST IN PERFECT BALANCE.
SET WITHIN 4.34 ACRES OF PRIVATE GROUNDS, Wiserley Hall is surrounded by wildflower meadows, paddocks, and an orchard heavy with heirloom apples. It offers a retreat that feels blissfully remote yet remains perfectly connected to the Durham Dales.
Built in the 1600s, the house is a masterclass in Northumbrian architecture—ashlar dressings, a boulder plinth, and timber windows framed by oak lintels, all softened by heritage lime mortar. Inside, history unfolds with breathtaking authenticity: 17th-century wall paintings, hidden for generations, have been revealed and authenticated by the Coulthard Institute for Art.
A full report from the Northeast Vernacular Architectural Group (NEVAG) ensures the home’s legacy is preserved.
Wiserley Hall’s interiors honour its past while feeling beautifully current. Chamfered oak beams stretch across ceilings, flagstone floors ground the spaces, and every feature is carefully considered. A cross-passage entrance hall, a classic farmhouse feature, divides the ground floor.
To one side, the heart of the home: a farmhouse kitchen and dining space. Cream shaker-style cabinets pair with oak worktops, framing a Belfast sink and NEFF induction hob. A deep stone fireplace houses a cream electric AGA,
its AIMS system ensuring efficiency. An adjoining pantry and freestanding dresser add timeless practicality.
Across the hall, the drawing room welcomes with a decorative hearth and wood-burning stove. Sunlight spills through large windows, where original window seats encourage lingering over coffee or wine. A separate sitting room offers another stone fireplace and stove.
The ground floor also features a period-style bathroom, where a cast-iron roll-top bath sits beside a roaring open fire. The 17thcentury staircase leads to four double bedrooms. The main suite is a highlight, with south and west-facing views, a decorative fireplace, and a sash window seat. The second bedroom mirrors the first, while the remaining two feature exposed beams and stone mullion windows. The first-floor bathroom is another showpiece, with oak flooring beneath a slipper bath and a Burlington shower with period fixtures.
The grounds unfold into landscaped gardens, walled courtyards, and wild meadows. A gravelled area at the front invites summer entertaining, while the walled garden rolls into lush lawns. To the rear, a sheltered courtyard opens onto a four-acre meadow, with breathtaking views of the Wear Valley.
Traditional outbuildings offer potential for accommodation, creative workspaces, or holiday lets (subject to consents).
For centuries, Wiserley Hall has watched the seasons shift across the land. Now, it is ready for its next chapter.
GUIDE PRICE £950,000
Wiserley Hall, Wolsingham, County Durham
4.34 Acres, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, EPC Exempt, Council Tax F, Freehold
MARKETED BY FINEST PROPERTIES 0330 111 2266
A STAGE for GRAND LIVING
Some houses simply exist; others make an entrance. Hindley Hall is one of the latter - a Northumbrian estate where history and modernity entwine, with sweeping staircases, Italianate gardens, and a private woodland retreat.
SOME HOUSES SIMPLY OCCUPY SPACE; OTHERS COMMAND it. Hindley Hall, a magnificent Northumbrian estate near the sought-after village of Stocksfield, is firmly in the latter camp. Built between 1858 and 1861, it stands with quiet authority amid nineteen acres of landscaped gardens, private woodland and grazing land, its historic façade a study in stately elegance. Yet behind its stone walls, the house has been reimagined to be perfectly in sync with modern life.
The approach is suitably cinematic - a sweeping gated driveway leading to an estate that is both private and impressive. Once inside, the grand entrance hall makes its statement with towering stone pillars, chandelier and a marble staircase that spiral upward with a sense of theatre.
“A home where elegance, history, and indulgence take centre stage”
In the open-plan kitchen, deep plum cabinetry offsets the gleam of integrated appliances: a gas and induction hob, an AGA, a hidden coffee machine and a walk-in larder that whispers of serious culinary ambitions. Beyond, the sunroom unfolds, its bi-fold doors framing the Italianate gardens with picture-perfect precision.
Elsewhere, the drawing room and dining spaces are just as inviting, whether gathered around the double-sided cassette fireplace or hosting beneath the glow of a twelveseater Italian marble dining table.
Upstairs, the main bedroom suite captures hearts with sweeping views and the ultimate indulgence - ‘His and Hers’ dressing rooms, each leading to a spa-like ensuite complete with double jacuzzi bath. Three additional bedrooms, all ensuite, are spread across the first and second floors, with a bespoke Neville Johnson-designed study/library offering the possibility of a fifth. The upper floors also reveal a playful side to the house: a full-size snooker room opens onto a balcony overlooking the grounds, while a dedicated wellness suite boasts a gym, a steam sauna, an infrared sauna and a shower.
“Marble staircases, glowing chandeliers, and endless views of the countryside”
For all its interior finery, Hindley Hall is as much about its landscape as its architecture. The formal gardens are a labour of love - walled, geometric and punctuated by an ornate fountain. Beyond them, ancient sycamores stand sentinel over sweeping lawns, while fruit trees soften the boundary. A classic ‘ha-ha’ wall marks the transition to grazing fields, ideal for equestrian pursuits with an adjoining day stable. The estate is perfectly appointed for horse lovers, with extensive stabling, a tack room (currently used as workshops) and a private manège.
And then there is the woodland. A belt of ancient oak, birch and hazel wraps around the estate and teems with wildlife. A private path meanders down to Stocksfield Burn, bordered with unspoilt stretches of countryside.
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Hindley Hall, Stocksfield, Northumberland
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COLDINGHAM BAY, WITH ITS HORSESHOE-SHAPED shoreline, is one of the most picturesque beaches in southern Scotland. Ebbastrand is one of only a small number of homes that occupy the grassy slopes over the kilometre-long white sand beach situated at the mouth of the Buskin Burn. This detached Edwardian Villa is set far enough back from the water’s edge to provide stunning views of the dramatic coastline, yet close enough for an early morning swim or a leisurely stroll on the sand.
Wrapped in private gardens, this striking home has endless space within its walls, not least in a sitting room with an expanse of windows that capture views across the bay, ocean and beyond. Delicately walking the line between stylish and traditional decor, it is a startlingly handsome home by the beach.
GUIDE PRICE
£1,475,000
Ebbastrand, Coldingham Sands, Coldingham, Berwickshire
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, EPC E, Council Tax G, Freehold
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Lambert Taylor & Gregory Solicitors of Corbridge, specialise and provide expert legal and timely advice to cover the following:
• Residential and Commercial Conveyancing.
• Preparation of Wills.
• Administration of Estates.
• Advising clients about Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Deputyship Applications to the Court of Protection.
• Protecting Family Assets.
If you require assistance and advice in any of the above matters, please call our office on 01434 632505 or email us at corbridge@ltglaw.co.uk
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If you require assistance and advice in any of the above matters, please call our office on (01434) 632505 or email us at corbridge@ltglaw.co.uk to book an appointment to discuss these matters further with:
• Greg Smith and Peggy Bouri for residential and commercial conveyancing.
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THE HOTELIFICATION of HOME
THERE IS A QUIET SEDUCTION TO A BEAUTIFULLY designed hotel. The weight of the really good sheets; the forgiveness of soft lighting. The difference is in the detail, each one calibrated to elicit absolute comfort and trigger the sense of arrival and relaxation only experienced upon check-in somewhere special. More than places to stay the night, hotels have become experiences in themselves, meticulously designed and with a story to tell. And increasingly, homeowners are taking note, taking the codes of high hospitality home with them.
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Image: The Pig
“Luxury is no longer about the obvious, but about depth and a sense of confidence in the way things come together”
As the way we live has shifted and our homes have been transformed to become our sanctuaries, as well as places to work and play, the desire to bring the escapism of a hotel into everyday life has intensified. The result is a new wave of home interiors that embrace all the hallmarks of great hospitality design.
Hotels have long dictated the visual codes of modern luxury, but today’s most compelling spaces have moved beyond grand gestures and into something quieter, more considered and more personal. The concept of “quiet luxury” first took hold in fashion but has found its truest expression in interiors. It’s the aesthetic of restraint, where tactility and provenance take precedence over opulence. Its influence is evident in the monastic serenity of the Aman group’s suites and the pared back modernism of Ian Shrager’s designs for Edition hotels.
As Managing Director of Lean Projects, the interior fit-out and construction contractor behind some of the most lauded hospitality venues in London, Nick Moffat has seen hushed luxury translate into hotel design first hand.
“We have seen the desire for all-out opulence replaced with a tilt towards something more understated. Polished plaster has become more prevalent; while marble adds a sense of permanence and premium to a space, the more textural feel and slightly reflective finish of polished plaster tends to mimic the depth of stone, which sits perfectly within designs that seek to reference more of the natural world. We are seeing more timber wall panelling too, as people again look to bring the outdoors in.”
A new wave of hotel design has emerged that favours linen-wrapped walls, fluted timber and the burnished patina of bronze or brass over gold and high-gloss. Colour palettes have shifted too, with earthy neutrals, warm ochre and deep tobacco replacing stark whites and overcast greys in hotel suites. In turn, this has redefined what it means to borrow from hotel design for our own homes. There is an emphasis on materials that feel as good as they look: woven wool underfoot, the chalky softness of lime-washed walls, tactile handmade ceramics sourced either hyper-locally or curated through hours of antique shop scouring. Luxury is no longer about the obvious, but about depth and a sense of confidence in the way things come together.
It is our bedrooms and bathrooms, unsurprisingly, that are most showing these signs of ‘hotelification’, both spaces having evolved from a place to sleep or shower into fully realised retreats.
Bespoke upholstered headboards, once the hallmark of five-star stays at rural hideouts like The Pig or Chewton Glen, are now the mainstay in high-end bedroom design. With product ranges available from some of the most notable names in hospitality, we can now enjoy the best sleep of our life at the Four Seasons, then arrive home to a delivery of the very same mattress, and we can tuck ourselves into the same sateen Frette sheets we slipped between at the Waldorf Astoria.
Image: Chewton Glen
Image: Joseph Thomas / Four Seasons.
In the bathroom, our desire to bring the hotel experience home is seeing us replace the purely functional with the unapologetically indulgent. Rainfall showers, deep freestanding baths, textural tiling and considered feature lighting bring high-end spa culture home in bathroom extensions that make more than ever of a space that has traditionally been overlooked. It is a trend that Carpenter Oak, designers and makers of hand-crafted, award-winning oak frame houses and extensions, are seeing clients reference more and more.
"In recent years, we've seen a growing trend of hotel-inspired design influencing residential properties. Homeowners are increasingly looking to bring the luxurious, well-thought-out aesthetics of both large and boutique hotels into their own spaces. From open plan layouts and spa-like bathrooms, to high ceilings to bring a vast, airy feel. Timber frames are particularly well-suited to this trend, offering both the design flexibility and sustainability that discerning homeowners demand.” says Luke Copley-Wilkins, Managing Director of Carpenter Oak.
Luke continues: “Our clients are drawn to the warmth, character, and natural beauty timber offers. The style effortlessly creates a welcoming, high-end feel reminiscent of the world’s best hotels."
“Hotels offer a masterclass in atmosphere: how lighting, texture, and layout can shape mood and enhance experience”
The allure of hotel design has always been in its ability to offer us a moment of escape and absolute comfort. As our lives have become increasingly fast-paced, our homes have become more of a sanctuary than ever, and the desire to replicate that same sense of ease and escape has never been stronger. Hotels offer a masterclass in atmosphere: how lighting, texture, and layout can shape mood and enhance experience. In bringing these principles into our homes, we are creating spaces that feel not just beautiful but deeply restorative.
Image: Christian Horan / Four Seasons.
Images: Carpenter Oak
HAPPENINGS
THIS YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED LAUNCHES OFFER A GLIMPSE INTO THE ART, DESIGN, HOSPITALITY NOUS AND CULINARY INGENUITY SHAPING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE.
WES ANDERSON: THE EXHIBITION, LONDON DESIGN MUSEUM
The Design Museum celebrates Wes Anderson’s cinematic universe with an exhibition that opens his personal archives for the first time. Expect meticulously curated props, costumes, and storyboards spanning from Rushmore to Asteroid City when the exhibition opens in November, giving a rare insight into the auteur’s artistic process and boundless influence on design and culture.
JENNY SAVILLE: THE ANATOMY OF PAINTING, NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
The National Portrait Gallery welcomes a landmark retrospective of Jenny Saville’s work this summer in what is the first major museum exhibition in the UK dedicated to one of the world’s most foremost contemporary artists. Running from 20th June to 7th September, the exhibition charts the evolution of one of art’s most compelling voices. Fifty works spanning Saville’s career capture the visceral beauty of figurative painting and its enduring connection to the human form.
ALL ON SHOW
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS SHAPING ART, CULTURE, AND DESIGN.
CARTIER AT THE V&A, SOUTH KENSINGTON
Few captivate like Cartier, whose landmark V&A showcase will chart the centuries-long evolution of one of the world’s most esteemed maisons. The 350 piece exhibition journeys through design, craftsmanship and the brand’s enduring influence on fashion and royalty. Grace Kelly’s engagement ring joins the Williamson Diamond brooch commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, and the Scroll Tiara; famously worn by both real royalty at the coronation of Elizabeth II and pop royalty Rihanna on the cover of W magazine.
When it opens in May, the V&A East Storehouse will offer an unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes of a world-class collection. With over 250,000 objects and 1,000 archives, treasures will run the gamut from Elton John’s dazzling costumes to samurai swords. From September, the new venue will also play host to the David Bowie Centre, 90,000-piece tribute to the music legend’s restless creativity featuring everything from handwritten lyrics and instruments to his most iconic Ziggy Stardust costumes. V&A
Scarab Brooch, Cartier London, 1925. Blue-glazed Egyptian faience with rubies, emeralds, citrine, diamonds, onyx, platinum and gold. Nils Herrmann, Collection Cartier © Cartier
Crash Wristwatch, made by Wright & Davies for Cartier London, 1967. Sapphire, gold, blued steel and leather strap. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier
Orchid brooch (originally a head ornament), Cartier Paris, 1925 (altered 1927). Onyx, diamonds, enamel and platinum. Marian Gérard, Cartier Collection © Cartier
Drift by Jenny Saville, 2020-2022, Oil and oil stick on canvas, 39 3/8 x 47 1/4 inches, 100 x 120 cm © Jenny Saville. All rights reserved, DACS 2024, Photo:Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd.,Courtesy Gagosian.
Image: Wes Anderson. Copyright Searchlight Pictures / Photo Charlie Gray
EAST STOREHOUSE, STRATFORD
Six Senses will make its eagerly awaited UK debut this year, when iconic art deco department store, The Whiteley, becomes home to Six Senses London. The hotel will offer a sanctuary amidst the vibrancy of Bayswater, with 109 guestrooms and 14 residents’ suites. The design will evoke all the charm of London’s Underground, while the world’s first Six Senses Place private members’ club will become a hub of holistic wellbeing, reimagining the social club as a wellnessdriven space for connection and creativity.
FOWLESCOMBE FARM, DEVON
Opening in spring 2025, Fowlescombe Farm will see a cluster of original stone barns and a handsome Victorian farmhouse reimagined into ten luxurious suites. Set on a 500-acre regenerative organic farm in the foothills of Dartmoor, the retreat will offer sustainably-minded stays designed to immerse guests into farm life. Beautifully designed suites will offer field and meadow views, while chef Tom Westerland will showcase the farm's own organic produce through true farm-to-fork dining in The Refectory.
THE CHANCERY ROSEWOOD, LONDON
Set within Eero Saarinen’s iconic former US Embassy at 30 Grosvenor Square, The Chancery Rosewood is set to redefine Mayfair’s hospitality landscape when it opens this summer. This Grade II-listed masterpiece pairs timeless architecture with a most modern approach to indulgence in its Asaya Spa. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the latest interpretation of Rosewood’s signature spa concept will deliver integrative wellness within a sanctum of serenity.
SOHO HOUSE, MANCHESTER
The latest iteration of everybody’s favourite members’ club will see Manchester’s buzzy creative district become the backdrop for Soho House’s first northern outpost; the Granada building in St John’s poised for a rebirth as the city’s social epicentre. The patience of creatives outside the capital will be rewarded with a design that nods to both the North’s industrial roots and Soho House & Co’s standout signature features including a rooftop pool and members’ restaurant.
REST YOUR HEAD
THE STAYS DEFINING THIS SEASON.
SHARROW BAY HOTEL, LAKE DISTRICT
A jewel of the Lake District, Sharrow Bay Hotel will reopen its doors in 2025 following an extensive renovation that promises to breathe new life into an icon. Perched on the shores of Ullswater, the propertyacknowledged by many as the UK’s first country house hotel upon opening in 1948 - has been reimagined for the modern traveller. Expect lakeside suites with uninterrupted views and exceptional dining at Allium, the Michelin-starred restaurant set to relocate from its current home at nearby Askham Hall.
Image: Fowlescombe Farm
Image: Six Senses
Image: Six Senses
CARBONE, LONDON
Carbone will mark its delicious European debut when it brings bold, ItalianAmerican flavours to London in one of the UK culinary scene’s most talked-about moments. Getting anywhere near a table in the already legendary New York restaurant has proven all but impossible, but those who do manage to find themselves ensconced in a green leather booth, tucking into rigatoni alla vodka in the glow of soft Murano glass sconces, are in for a most memorable meal indeed.
WHET YOUR APPETITE
FLAVOUR, FINESSE, AND TABLES WORTH BOOKING.
THE GARDEN, COBHAM
Set within a meticulously restored walled garden, The Garden in Cobham will be the latest triumph from Ashley Palmer-Watts, following the success of The Devonshire in London’s Soho. The new offering combines a high-end restaurant, wine bar, café and bakery, with a menu driven by the bounty of its surrounding garden - a true ode to field-to-table dining.
HARRY’S, RYE
Housed within the boutique Gallivant hotel, Harry’s will bring a taste of California to Rye courtesy of Chef Matthew Harris, former head chef of Bibendum. A French sensibility permeates the menu, with dishes like magret de canard with braised endive and orange peppercorn sauce, and a sumptuous prune and Armagnac crème brûlée. Expect relaxed sophistication by the sea.
PIP, MANCHESTER
In what promises to be a defining moment for London’s dining scene, Gordon Ramsay debuts his most ambitious project to date at 22 Bishopsgate. Comprising five distinct restaurants, including the city’s highest culinary destination in Lucky Cat, the venture is set to capture the capital’s imagination - and its appetite.
Located within the highly anticipated Treehouse Hotel in Manchester, Pip is the brainchild of Mary-Ellen McTague, whose illustrious career includes stints at The Fat Duck and Aumbry. With an ethos centred on low-waste, seasonal cooking, Pip’s all-day menu celebrates the finest produce of the northwest, complemented by sustainably crafted cocktails.
RAMSAY AT 22 BISHOPSGATE
Image: The Gallivant
A HOME CARVED FROM the LANDSCAPE
Tucked among ancient woodland with views stretching to Coniston Water, The Keld is a home shaped by its surroundings. Built from Lakeland stone and Douglas fir, with handcrafted interiors and a terrace for watching the stars, this is a retreat where nature takes centre stage.
“Scandinavian-inspired décor enhances the sense of space, with vaulted ceilings supported by Douglas fir beams.”
OCCUPYING A PRIVILEGED POSITION WITHIN THE UNESCO-listed Lake District National Park, at the northern head of Coniston Water, The Keld is a bespoke new-build that merges modern design with traditional Lakeland vernacular.
“Nestled in ancient woodland, framed by breathtaking Lakeland scenery ”
Thoughtfully designed to reflect its surroundings, this remarkable home is nestled in protected ancient woodland, framed by breathtaking Lakeland scenery. Its Douglas fir structure is clad in Western red cedar and Lakeland green slate, with contrasting rendered sections - a tribute to the region’s architectural heritage.
The Keld makes the most of its spectacular setting. WERU Juliet balconies in the firstfloor bedrooms overlook the treetops, while triple-glazed windows flood the home with light and frame views of Grizedale Forest. In winter, Coniston Water shimmers below, with vistas stretching to The Old Man of Coniston, Wetherlam, and Holme Fell.
Inside, Scandinavian-inspired décor enhances the sense of space, with vaulted ceilings supported by Douglas fir beams and a full-height Lakeland green slate fireplace with a HWAM wood burner at its heart. The bespoke oak kitchen, crafted by Rusland Movement, features Dekton surfaces, a Puxa Bora XHob with integrated ventilation, and Siemens IQ700 appliances. A utility room with fitted furniture offers additional practicality. Below, a sub-level basement houses a plant room and extra storage.
Sustainability is key, with underfloor heating, PV battery storage, electric car charging, triple-glazed windows, and provisions for a future heat pump installation.
“Triple-glazed windows flood the home with light and forest views”
The open-plan layout creates a seamless flow, with the living room, snug, and dining area connecting to the kitchen. Large doors extend the space onto a south-facing terrace, perfect for alfresco dining or soaking in the serene views.
Upstairs, bespoke furniture and high-end finishes define the bedrooms. All en-suites, designed by Signature of Kendal, feature walk-in showers and luxurious finishes. The principal bedroom and hallway include fixed oak and walnut furniture, crafted by Rusland Movement, with bespoke shelving and storage that integrate beautifully with the home’s aesthetic.
The expansive terrace captures sunlit views over Grizedale Forest, where woodland wildlife thrives by day and the Milky Way illuminates the sky at night.
Set within 3.22 acres of ancient woodland, The Keld’s grounds are split into two sections: 2.14 acres leased from the National Trust and 1.08 acres of freehold land, also under a National Trust lease. The woodland extends to the rear garden, providing direct access to National Trust trails and Tarn Hows, where countless walking routes and fells await exploration.
£1,850,000
3.67 Acres, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, EPC A, Council Tax G, Freehold
The Keld, Coniston, Cumbria
