Double Red Duke, The Cotswolds / Wisteria clad pub perfection

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 Pearman03.34 - Introducing Clanfield in the Eastern fringes of the Cotswolds04.11 - The myth behind the Double Red Duke name06.23 - Bringing fresh life into the medieval building08.34 - Restoring the hotel in the middle of a pandemic11.39 - The effects of Brexit, cost of living, inflation and high interest rates13.02 - Striking the balance between operations and aesthetics in interiors14.30 - Sourcing antiques and authentic furniture pieces15.35 - Beautiful bedrooms and swimming pool bath tubs17.02 - Medieval inspired dining with open fire cooking and the occasional salad21.04 - The hotel's chef series with whole kitchen takeovers23.41 - Bridging the gap between a country house hotel and local pub26.02 - The next chapter for Country Creatures27.04 - Sam and Georgie's dream spacesYou can find the Double Red Duke here / www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-dukeAnd follow them here / instagram.com/doublereddukeThis episode was supported by Thatch, a marketplace for travel insights. You can find them here / thatch.coAnd follow them here / instagram.com/thatch.travelJoin the Curated Spaces conversationInstagram / instagram.com/curated_spaces_club/Linkedin / linkedin.com/company/curated-spaces-clubYoutube / youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.