National Trust Cottages

NATIONAL TRUST COTTAGES, DEVON

The National Trust operate over 400 cottages across Wales, Northern Ireland and England. These come in all shapes and sizes, and every one is brimming with character and has been lovingly restored to reflect the original feel. As every property is on National Trust land, visitors enjoy the space to relax in truly unbelievable locations – from looking out over rugged coastlines and watching deer roam across your front garden, to stepping out of your front door into tree-lined vistas and immaculate gardens. So, getting the interior right is essential in creating the perfect retreat. Tracey Mortimore, Holidays Manager for The National Trust, Arlington, North Cornwall, North Devon region shares the design approach they took on two newly refurbished cottages.

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Combe Park Lodge nestles close to the river which runs down to Watersmeet where a short walk will bring you to the Trust’s historic tea garden and old fishing lodge deep in a wooded valley. Completely refurbished by National Trust in 2015/16, Tracey describes; " A traditional theme was used to reflect the ambience of this cosy retreat. Tradition and warmth create a timeless theme, so using Sanderson Chestnut tree and Sanderson Squirrels and Hedgehogs, we gave a modern, country feel to this characterful and very beautiful, Edwardian cottage."

There’s a sense of occasion when you stay with the National Trust; from gatehouses and farmhouses, to lighthouses and castles, so choosing the right interior is key. Sanderson Design Group Contract, is the official home of seven of the finest British brands, Clarke & Clarke, Harlequin, Morris & Co., Sanderson, Scion and Zoffany providing ultimate design choice in uncompromising contract specifications.

NATIONAL TRUST COTTAGES, CORNWALL

You feel instantly relaxed when arriving at Stepper View, beautifully located on the headland overlooking Polzeath in North Cornwall. ‘For Stepper View our inspiration was drawn from the cottage’s coastal location on Pentire Head, surrounded by rolling fields down to the wide, sandy bay and open sea. We used a neutral palette to form the backdrop and added highlight paint on feature walls. Texture and colour were woven into the design using Saxon Teal-Indigo, Saxon Denim and Sanderson Simi Aegan fabric. The marine hues of the seascape, enjoyed from every window, thread through into each room creating a welcoming ambience to this pretty cottage’, explains Tracey.

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