From the grander houses to pretty cottages there are so many fabulous interiors to glean ideas from. Penelope took on the interior decoration herself, having worked as an artist and interior designer in Spain before her career as a shoe and boot designer took off. The curtains are from Tinsmiths and the ruched fabric on the curtains on the outside of the cupboards is from Pierre Frey. The woodburner was added in for extra warmth and the chairs were reupholstered in Penelope Chilvers conker leather.

Now you can travel with Katie for a design-lovers tour of sixteen romantic Cotswold homes and their stylish, contemporary interiors.Perhaps the most charming room in the house is the parlour that won Penelope and Steve over when they first viewed it. He travels worldwide on commissions and his work is featured in an international roster of luxury publications.

Bateman was a Birmingham-based architect who rejected the highly ornate, gothic style of many of his Victorian peers as he turned his attention towards the Cotswolds.

Katy and Mark take us on a tour of the villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds as they uncover some of the most charming and inspirational homes in the a chocolate box cottage, an exquisite old rectory, a Georgian farmhouse, a quintessential manor house, an historic stately home, and more. They were also drawn by the charm of its landscape, its rich craft tradition, and its unique existing architecture. The neutral work space in the study is livened up with a vintage rug picked up in Spain and an antique leather chair. Author Katy Campbell and photographer Mark Nicholson take us on a tour of the villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds as they uncover some of the most charming and inspirational homes in the region: a chocolate box cottage, an exquisite old rectory, a Georgian farmhouse, a quintessential manor house, an historic stately home, and more. It is a beautiful visual feast, providing inspiration and insight into the quintessential Cotswold country home.

Abrams Books is dedicated to publishing visually stunning illustrated books on the subjects of art, architecture, photography, graphic design, interior and garden design, fashion, comic arts and graphic novels, sports, and general interest. A lovely gift for anyone who has an interest in period homes, particularly those in the Cotswold area. Design expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson offer an insider’s look at the Cotswolds’ most charming and inspirational private homes. With the homes’ idyllic settings—and a foreword by the Duchess of Marlborough—this collection presents inspirational ideals of English country style certain to fascinate and delight. A fascinating book showcasing a selection of the most attractive homes (large and small) in the Cotswolds.With the homes' idyllic settings-and a foreword by the Duchess of Marlborough-this collection presents inspirational ideals of English country style certain to fascinate and delight. Classic pink and white ticking curtains from Tinsmiths lend a classic feel and go perfectly with the brown and white striped rug picked up in a market in Marrakech. French doors in the dining room lead out to the kitchen terrace which looks out over the house’s twenty acres of terraced gardens, woods and ancient pastures leading down to a small lake. Examples of this include: setting your privacy preferences, logging in to your Savills account, or filling in forms. Each house, and the interior design of its rooms, reflects the charm and character of its owners-and comes with its own unique and intriguing story.