Today we’re chatting to Sam and Georgie Pearman, the duo behind Country Creatures who brought the beloved Double Red Duke to life.
With its honey coloured stone and wisteria clad frontage, this picture perfect space has gained a loyal following for its beautifully designed interiors, incredible dining and, of course, its iconic umbrellas.
Join us as we chat about how the building’s medieval history inspired the Double Red Duke we know and love today.
01.41 - Introducing the founders of Country Creatures, Sam and Georgie Pearman
03.34 - Introducing Clanfield in the Eastern fringes of the Cotswolds
04.11 - The myth behind the Double Red Duke name
06.23 - Bringing fresh life into the medieval building
08.34 - Restoring the hotel in the middle of a pandemic
11.39 - The effects of Brexit, cost of living, inflation and high interest rates
13.02 - Striking the balance between operations and aesthetics in interiors
14.30 - Sourcing antiques and authentic furniture pieces
15.35 - Beautiful bedrooms and swimming pool bath tubs
17.02 - Medieval inspired dining with open fire cooking and the occasional salad
21.04 - The hotel's chef series with whole kitchen takeovers
23.41 - Bridging the gap between a country house hotel and local pub
26.02 - The next chapter for Country Creatures
27.04 - Sam and Georgie's dream spaces
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