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Creating The Ancient Mariner logo
We sat down with Haychley from Stellabox Design to talk about the thinking behind The Ancient Mariner's new logo. It was a conversation about craft, choices, and getting the details right.
6 days ago


BIRDIE FORTESCUE X LAWNS ROOMS
With the opening of our newly refurbished Lawns Rooms , we were keen to find out a little more about the soft furnishings and accessories that were hand-picked by our designer, Lucy . Alongside pastel hues and up-cycled furniture, our fifteen bedrooms incorporate key pieces, such as rattan head boards, heavy linen curtains and handwoven rugs, from the luxury home accessory brand Birdie Fortescue . Lucy and Birdie worked closely to bring Lucy's vision for the Lawns Rooms to l
Aug 2, 2023


THE WILLOW LODGES - BEFORE & AFTER
Our new steel framed, timber panelled eco-friendly lodges are officially open to overnight guests and we've been gathering photographs throughout the building process to share these exclusive before & afters with you. By eliminating the need for concrete in the building of these lodges, Mbloc’s signature style reduces the amount of carbon embedded in the building’s materials by over 70%. The wood-fired hot tubs are a special addition and guests can relax in them guilt-free
Jun 7, 2023


SUSTAINABLE STAYS IN OUR LODGES
We have kicked off 2023 with a keen commitment to sustainability and the new willow lodges are a manifestation of this. Our 7 new steel framed, timber panelled eco-friendly lodges are officially open to overnight guests from Friday 26th May. CONSTRUCTION We chose construction company Mbloc for their construction methods that have less impact on the surrounding environment while encouraging and supporting biodiversity. Mbloc are a local, family business and have achieved carb
May 25, 2023


MEET THE DESIGNER Q&A
With the opening of our lodges at The Weeping Willow fast approaching, we were keen to find out a little more about the inspiration behind the interiors from our designer, Lucy, before the seven individually styled lodges are unveiled. Describe the lodges in four words. Natural, relaxed, environmentally-conscious. What’s been your biggest inspiration behind the Willow Lodges? Nature was my main inspiration - we wanted to produce lodges that fit into the natural setting and pr
May 15, 2023
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