Be inspired by this warm and cosy cottage retreat
Looking for country-style decorating inspiration. Be inspired by this warm and cosy cottage retreat where classic elegance is displayed throughout.
Property: Grade II listed 16th-century cottage. Bought in 2007
Space: Kitchen, utility room, dining room, sitting room, garden room, 2 cloakrooms, TV room, study, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
1/7 Exterior
With its thatched roof and stone walls, this house is the perfect Cotswolds cottage.
2/7 Living room
Classic antique furniture creates a warm and cosy feel in this living room.
Find similar wall lights from The French Bedroom Company. The sofa is from Harrods.
3/7 Kitchen
The classic kitchen scheme is perfect for a country cottage. Dark furniture set against white walls and units provides an elegant contrast.
Find a similar table and chairs at I & JL Brown. The flooring is by Filkins Stone.
4/7 Hallway
The exposed stone passageway leads to the garden room, which is built from reclaimed stone to match the rest of the cottage.
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The oak settle is from The Old Cinema, and the white sofa is from Sofa.com
5/7 Bedroom
Plain walls make the perfect backdrop for this opulent bed. Bedlinen in rich reds and burgundy give this room a luxurious, textured feel.
Find a similar antique bed from French Finds. The bedlinen is from Peacock Blue.
6/7 Bathroom
This bathroom is minimal and unfussy, with sleek taps and grey stone tiles. Streamlined fittings create a sleek contemporary look.
The floor and wall tiles are from Tiles & Baths Direct.
7/7 Attic
Opulent fabrics in rich tones create a snug space - perfect for a cosy attic living room.
The sofa cushions are from La Maison Coloniale.
Are you looking for more real homes inspiration from Country Homes & Interiors? Take a look around this gallic-inspired seaside retreat or for more inspiration, step inside this vintage Cotswold cottage.
Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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