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 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 You can find the Double Red Duke here / www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke And follow them here / instagram.com/doubleredduke This episode was supported by Thatch, a marketplace for travel insights. You can find them here / thatch.co And follow them here / instagram.com/thatch.travel Join the Curated Spaces conversation Instagram / instagram.com/curated_spaces_club/ Linkedin / linkedin.com/company/curated-spaces-club Youtube / youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.