Garden Tour: An English Idyll With Sociable heart - Nestled in the Somerset countryside, the garden of Christina and Mark has a typically English feeling that perfectly complements their 16th century house .
But this traditional space was coaxed into the 21st century with a series of soft updates and lots of hard work. Nestled are hidden gems, like a swimming pool heated by a wood stove, a shaded pavilion for outdoor dining and a high tree house with majestic views. They add fun and interest to this rural haven designed for sociable living.
Take a tour of the interior of this country house
But this traditional space was coaxed into the 21st century with a series of soft updates and lots of hard work. Nestled are hidden gems, like a swimming pool heated by a wood stove, a shaded pavilion for outdoor dining and a high tree house with majestic views. They add fun and interest to this rural haven designed for sociable living.
Take a tour of the interior of this country house
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Garden at a glance
Who lives here Christina and Mark Strutt
Location a hidden valley outside Bath
This is interesting the pool on the ground is heated by a wood system
nestled in a hidden valley outside Bath, this beautiful house and garden belonging to Christina and Mark Strutt. The location is idyllic and Christina admits they spend "all summer outside.
Who lives here Christina and Mark Strutt
Location a hidden valley outside Bath
This is interesting the pool on the ground is heated by a wood system
nestled in a hidden valley outside Bath, this beautiful house and garden belonging to Christina and Mark Strutt. The location is idyllic and Christina admits they spend "all summer outside.
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as creative director and homeware brand Cabbages & Roses mode, Christina has an artistic perfectionist eye and readily admits "the garden is an ongoing project."
fabric tablecloth, Hatley Pink by Cabbages & Roses.
fabric tablecloth, Hatley Pink by Cabbages & Roses.
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Near the house, a custom pavilion provides a solid basis for weather outdoor dining. 'W e have breakfast, lunch and dinner here as much as possible, says Christina.
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The pavilion was designed and built by Mark Sam Haynes. Christina created a cozy atmosphere with cushions masses in his faded floral fabrics, inviting friends and family to linger.
Pavilion, Sam Haynes Ed of The Woods. Fabric Tablecloth, Bees by Cabbages & Roses.
Pavilion, Sam Haynes Ed of The Woods. Fabric Tablecloth, Bees by Cabbages & Roses.
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A pretty linen tablecloth and proper crockery, glassware and cutlery are for meals in the open air of luxury. The open sides of the pavilion offer great views, while a solid roof provides shelter from showers.
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Surrounded a corner of the garden is a turquoise invites outdoor swimming pool, a highly anticipated addition to the garden. "I wanted a pool forever," admits Christina.
However, this newest addition to the garden took a good amount of planning and creative problem solving when he came to take delivery on the site. "We found a fiberglass pool," says Christina, "but then there was to be delivered through the field on a tractor.
However, this newest addition to the garden took a good amount of planning and creative problem solving when he came to take delivery on the site. "We found a fiberglass pool," says Christina, "but then there was to be delivered through the field on a tractor.
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As with the rest of the house, the pool is heated by a wood heating system. "My son is a tree surgeon, so we have a good supply of wood for fuel," says Christina. "I used the pool during the summer.
pool, Sundance pools.
Check most sensational pools
pool, Sundance pools.
Check most sensational pools
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A swing seat offers perfect place to sit shaded poolside. Draped in pretty pink and white canopy of swirling, it is as picturesque as practical.
swing seat, Odd Limited
swing seat, Odd Limited
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beside the pool sit rows of vegetables in raised beds, all dug by Christina from a field covered. She now grows all kinds of vegetables, reeling, "Beans, peas, artichokes, zucchini, green beans, roses, cut flowers ...
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This small rustic tree house sits on top of the valley. When you enter the gate on this side, you are greeted with a view of the trees on the opposite side of the valley fall away.
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Brands house trees whitewashed picturesque haven for children and adults, offering an escape from the real world, even on rainy days. He also played as a catalog photo shoot location
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Even in this space, flowers brand Christina adds a lovely notes while shabby chic furniture sits beautifully in the middle of old wood for a relaxed atmosphere.
fabric tablecloth, bees Cabbages & Roses.
fabric tablecloth, bees Cabbages & Roses.
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This is very much a living garden, used for everyday life - dryer, washing muddy boots -. as well as to socialize
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eye Christina design touches everything in the garden. Even this scattering of wildflowers is a beautifully chosen mixture of white and violet, which perfectly frame the view of the house.
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