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Curated Spaces
by Molly Cooper
Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. Join Molly Cooper as she sits down with the founders of spaces and thought leaders from the travel, design and hospitality spheres to share their story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Westgate Farm / A working Norfolk farm, two safari tents, and a steam train through the meadow
Close to the village of Walsingham in North Norfolk, six miles from the coast, Westgate Farm is a 350-acre arable farm on the historic Walsingham Estate. It grows barley, wheat and, come August, a field of pick-your-own sunflowers. A miniature steam train on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway...
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Restaries / From cider barn to miniature donkeys, could this be Britain's coolest farm retreat?
On the Suffolk-Norfolk border, where woodland gives way to the Southwold coast, sits Paradise Farm - a 16th-century Suffolk farm that has been many things over the centuries, from a cider producer to, improbably, a distribution depot for New World reggae records. Its latest chapter is Restaries…
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Gleneagles / Celebrating our 100th episode at Scotland's 'Great Playground'
When Gleneagles opened in 1924 on its 850-acre Perthshire estate, the press called it the eighth wonder of the world and a Riviera in the Highlands. A hundred years on, it is still one of the most storied hotels in the country: James Braid's King's Course, the only venue to have hosted both the...
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Dunsinnan / From a working farm to a modern retreat, in the shadow of Macbeth's hill
At the foot of the Sidlaw Hills in Perthshire, Dunsinnan has been Sinclair family land for five generations. Above it rises Dunsinane Hill, crowned with an Iron Age fort and written into Macbeth as the place Birnam Wood marches on. It is still a working farm of arable, cattle and sheep, but its…
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Links House / Exploring the UK's most northerly luxury hotel
In Dornoch, on the far north-east coast, Links House began life in 1843 as a manse for a Free Church minister. It served as officers' quarters in the war and stayed a private home for generations after. Today it stands a short pitch from the first tee at Royal Dornoch, one of the world's great...
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Newhall Mains / From a building at risk to a Highland hotel with its own airfield
On the northern edge of the Black Isle, half an hour from Inverness, Newhall Mains is an 18th-century farm steading built around a sandstone courtyard - the "Mains" being the old Scottish word for the working heart of an estate. Not long ago it sat on the buildings-at-risk register, roofless and...
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Glen Dye / From historic estate to wild luxury
In Royal Deeside, where the River Dye runs down off the moor beneath the granite tor of Clachnaben, sits Glen Dye - a vast Aberdeenshire estate that has been in the Gladstone family since the 1840s. When Charlie and Caroline Gladstone took it on in 1990, swapping London careers in music and…
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The Star, Alfriston / From medieval pilgrims to a family homecoming, an inn six centuries in the making
In the medieval village of Alfriston, tucked into the folds of the South Downs, The Star is one of the oldest buildings on a very old street. It began life in 1345 as a hostel run by the monks of Battle Abbey, built to shelter friars and pilgrims walking to the shrine of St Richard at Chichester....
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The Bear Inn / From bear pits to ghost stories, a pub with nine lives
At the heart of the Shropshire village of Hodnet, The Bear Inn is the kind of pub that feels like it’s lived a thousand lives. With a history that includes bear pits, lingering ghost stories, and generations of local lore, it’s long been a place where stories are swapped as freely as pints. In...
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Kudhva / How an artist turned a forgotten mine into Cornwall’s most radical stay
Perched above the rugged north Cornish coast, Kudhva is part design experiment, part wilderness retreat - the original landscape hotel that set out to reconnect people with nature in its rawest form. In this episode, Molly sits down with artist and founder Louise Middleton to hear the remarkable...
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Cornwall, Curated by Robyn Poppy / What happens when a London creative moves to the sea
In this episode of Tastemaker Spotlight, Molly sits down with Robyn Poppy, creator, photographer, and long-time friend of Curated, who swapped her fast-paced London life for the slower rhythm of the Cornish coast. Since moving west, Robyn has built a life defined by sea swims, sandy afternoons…
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The Bull Inn Totnes / Setting a manifesto for food, farming and purpose
In the heart of Totnes, The Bull Inn isn’t just a pub, it’s a manifesto. In today’s episode, Molly sits down with Geetie Singh-Watson to dive deep into her journey from opening England’s first organic pub back in the 80s to bringing The Bull Inn to life. Join us as we unpack what “regenerative...
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HYLL / The art of doing nothing at the Cotswolds’ sexiest hotel
Nestled on 60 acres of meadows, woodland and rolling Cotswold hills, Hyll is less a hotel and more a quiet invitation to simply be. In today’s episode, Molly is sitting down with Sarah Ramsbottom to hear how she and her team took over a grand 17th-century manor house near Chipping Campden and...
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Cottage Orné / From forgotten hamlet to the ultimate creative hideaway
Tucked away among the rolling countryside of southeast Cornwall, Cottage Orné is a lovingly re-imagined private hamlet where original stone cottages, a manor house, a pool, sauna and creative studios all converge into one quietly transformational stay. In this episode, Molly sits down with India...
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The Idle Rocks / From village bakery to coastal icon, the rebirth of a Cornish classic
Perched on the rocks overlooking the harbour, The Idle Rocks has established itself as a much loved St Mawes icon, brimming with art, coastal charm and excellent seafood. In this episode, Molly sits down with Karen and David Richards to hear about turning this one-time village bakery into a…
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Three Mile Beach / The beach houses bringing a new wave of barefoot luxury to Cornwall’s (arguably) best beach
Tucked behind the dunes on the wild Cornish coast, Three Mile Beach is a collection of colourful beach houses made for barefoot living - think outdoor baths, surfboards by the door, and the kind of sunsets that make you stay out just a little longer. In today’s episode, Molly sits down with...
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Fowlescombe Farm / A quietly luxurious reimagining of the humble farm stay
Nestled in a Devonshire valley, Fowlescombe Farm is a regenerative farm with ten beautifully considered, design-led suites. Life here moves at a slower pace, inviting you to slip into the rhythm of the land, whether that’s collecting eggs in the morning, wandering through wildflower meadows, or...
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Snapshot / Designing spaces that connect us with Brian Woulfe
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt connected t to the people, the atmosphere, even the story the space was telling? That’s the magic of great design, and it’s exactly what we’re exploring today with Brian Woulfe, founder of Designed by Woulfe. Molly is sitting down with Brian to...
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Snapshot / The slow art of handmade rugs with Laylah Holmes
Today, we're exploring all things rugs. But we’re not talking mass-produced, one-size-fits-all homeware. Oh no, we're talking one-of-a-kind pieces that carry the mark of the maker and the story of the space they’re made for. And here to tell Molly all about the creative process that goes into...
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Miiro Templeton Garden / The story behind London's secret garden hotel
A secret garden hotel has just opened its doors in Earl's Court and boy oh boy is it all rather lovely. The latest opening from Miiro, a collection of Brilliantly Considered hotels across Europe, Templeton Garden brings together elegantly understated design and quintessential English charm. In...
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Snapshot / The rise of nostalgia-inspired dining at Pippin's
It's official, nostalgia is back baby. And we're not just talking 70s inspired fringing, oh no. Menus everywhere are serving up old classics with a big old dollop of childhood whimsy. And here to tell Molly all about it, is Liam Fauchard-Newman, head chef at Pippin's, Earl's Court's latest...
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Louma Part 3 / The rise of British wine making
We're back with the final conversation in our 3 part special all about Louma, a brilliant farm retreat overlooking the Jurassic coast complete with vineyard, stables and spa. Today, Molly is joined by Jonathan, Louma's Vineyard Manager, to hear all about the rise of Britain's wine scene and…
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Louma Part 2 / Running a regenerative working farm in 2025
We're back with part 2 of a 3 conversation special all about Louma, a brilliant farm retreat overlooking the Jurassic coast complete with vineyard, stables and spa. Today, Molly is joined by Rachel, Louma's Head of Farming, to hear all about the Poll Dorset sheep, our native-breed Red Ruby cattle...
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Louma Part 1/ A brilliant farm retreat overlooking the Jurassic coast
Join Molly as she heads to Dorset for a three part special sharing the story behind Louma, a brilliant farm retreat overlooking the Jurassic coast complete with vineyard, stables and spa. To kick things off, Molly is sitting down with Joe, Louma’s General Manager, to talk about what it’s taken to...
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Craftsman's Cabin / A love letter to Somerset
In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Decca Lang at the gorgeous Craftsman's Cabin. This hand built cabin on the Somerset Levels & Moors is a place rest your head & get to know this magical part of Somerset Join Molly and Decca as they chat all about creating a cabin that...
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From restaurant to cookbook, Roberta Hall McCarron shares her tale as a chef in Edinburgh
In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Roberta Hall McCarron to hear all about her journey as a chef. From the early years to opening three restaurants in Edinburgh and now publishing her first cookbook, The Changing Tides, join Molly and Roberta as they talk about everything from…
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Snapshot / The secret art of mirror making with Dominic Schuster
In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Dominic Schuster who has spent the past decade perfecting the art of antique mirror making. His studio has grown from its roots in the restoration and conservation of antiques to be one of the most respected suppliers of antiqued and gilded glass in…
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The Queen's Arms / A brilliant country pub with rooms
In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Doune Mackenzie-Francis all about the gorgeous Queen's Arms in the heart of Somerset. Inspired by Doune's time at Leith's cookery school, food is at the heart of this pub, with pub classics and refined European dishes sitting alongside a...
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Cothelstone Manor / An Elizabethan home brought back to life
In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Hermione Warmington at the gorgeous Cothelstone Manor. Nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills, Cothelstone Manor is a magnificent Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house where a rich history has been beautifully brought back to life...
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Snapshot / Introducing, HeritageX - the gateway to Britain's heritage
In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Violet Manners ahead of the launch of her platform, HeritageX. She’s on a mission to help more people discover inspiring heritage spots around the country with a brand new platform designed to connect people with the best of Britain’s heritage. Tune in...
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Snapshot / Talking interiors and exteriors with The Ins & Outs podcast design queens
In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with not one, but two podcast and design queens to chat all things interiors and exteriors. Jojo Barr and Polly Wilkinson started The Ins & Outs podcast during Covid and together they have helped people across the country with their design hacks…
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Snapshot / The charity improving prisoner wellbeing through food
In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Lucy Vincent, the Chief Executive of Food Behind Bars, a charity dedicated to transforming the food served in British prisons. Tune in to hear how Lucy went from the world of freelance journalist to the world of prison food and how her…
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The Small Holding / Creating an everchanging tasting menu from one acre of land
In today's episode, Molly is at a restaurant and farm in Kilndown, The Small Holding, that serves a set menu celebrating the region's best ingredients and delivering a unique connection between the land and our table. Opened in 2018, by brothers Will and Matt Devlin, The Small Holding has a key...
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Boundary / Bringing a touch of NYC to an East London hangout
In today's episode, Molly is sitting down with interior designer, Afs Mehrai, to hear all about bringing new life to the Boundary hotel in the heart of Shoreditch. Tune in to hear all about Afs approach to designing a space that she would want to use herself and how the area's creative energy is...
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Snapshot / Designing spaces that bring wellness into the everyday with Cate St Hill
In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with architect turned interiors writer, stylist and designer, Cate St Hill, to hear all about her approach to creating spaces for people to thrive in by designing for all of the senses. Join them as they discuss how in a world where we all spend…
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Snapshot / From podcast to platform, the story behind Curated Spaces
Hello hello and welcome back to Curated Spaces! After a brief siesta while we launched our brand new platform, the Curated Spaces podcast is back to share more of the stories behind Britain's best spaces along with the inside scoop from people doing incredible things in travel, design and...
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NUMA / Retreating to come back better
In this episode, Molly sits down with Alexi and Charlotte, the founders of NUMA Retreats to hear all about creating a unique, immersive experience that helps people reconnect with themselves and come back better with more energy, creativity and motivation. Join them as they discuss the shifting...
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Snapshot / A travel writer and photographer's insider guide to The Cotswolds
In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with travel journalist and writer, Katharine Sohn, to hear about the Cotswolds you don’t see in the movie. The region has so much to explore and the further away from the beaten path, the better. Katharine is a travel and lifestyle writer, photographer…
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Snapshot / The charity using art as a force for good with artist Lucy Kent
While the world was busy baking banana bread during lockdown, Lucy Kent started her own project to champion and support artists during Covid. From there, Arts for Charity Collective was born and today the collective raises funds through exhibitions, auctions and masterclasses for some incredible...
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The Farm at Avebury / Move over Stonehenge, there's a new stone circle in town and this is the perfect base for exploring
"Stone-henge for the show, Avebury for the know." Welcome to a world of ancient stone circles, working farms and arguably some of the country's best bacon delivered to your door each morning. In this episode, Molly is sitting down with Alice and Rob whose family bought The Farm at Avebury in the...
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Snapshot / Designing sustainable hotels from concept to reality with JOLIE
Ever wondered what it takes to bring a hotel from concept to reality? In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE, the interior design studio with a unique sensory approach to crafting timeless interiors. With a project currently underway in the...
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Cowley Manor / A whimsical reimagination of a country house hotel
"Oh how I long to run away from normal days, I want to run wild with my imagination" Home to a secret garden said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Cowley Manor is quite simply a magical, almost whimsical reinterpretation of the English country house. Following a takeover by…
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Snapshot / Bottling up the British countryside with 100 Acres
It's official, wellness has been hijacked. From green smoothies and HIIT to endless gym leggings, the fads keep on coming. But one botanical fragrance brand is here to bring us all back to what really matters, quality time to ground us and reconnect us to the great outdoors. Join Molly as she…
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Whatley Manor, The Cotswolds / Old world charm with serious eco credentials
Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. And having recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, Whatley Manor has long been a pillar of the Cotswold hospitality scene. Venture down the tree lined meandering drive and you’ll stumble upon a cluster of ivy-clad buildings, manicured lawns and sun...
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Nozstock, Herefordshire / One family's remarkable story of what it takes to bring a festival to life
Ever wondered what it takes to bring a festival to life? From creating a pop-up city out of fields to dealing with the Great British weather, Ella Nosworthy is here to share the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes to pull off a festival sensation. Every year, her family farm hosts...
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Sea Containers / Creating a landmark London hotel on the South Bank
What an absolute pleasure to welcome back the one and only Jacu Strauss, the Lore Group's Creative Director who has brought some of the world's best hotels. In this episode he's sitting down with Molly to talk all about embarking on his first hotel project 13 years ago, the iconic Sea Containers...
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Snapshot / Unlocking the world's members clubs with ONDA
Ever wanted a sneak peak behind the curtain's of the world's most exclusive members clubs? Well, with ONDA, you can. This digital pass unlocks the doors to some of the planet's most coveted clubs as well as a global community of creators and nomads. In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with...
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The Bull & Last, London / The pub bringing Scottish hunting lodge suave to the city
When The Bull & Last temporarily closed its doors in 2018 for a refurb, little did founders Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers know that they would find themselves re-opening in a post Covid world. The pub's story is one that spans over 300 years from the days when it was the last coaching inn out of...
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The Pop Up Club / Saving Britain's high streets one empty shop at a time
It's been a rough few years for Britain's high streets. First came online shopping, then came Covid and the cost of living crisis. But for eight years now, The Pop Up Club has been breathing new life into empty shops around the country. In this episode, Molly sits down with founder Tillie Peel to...
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Snapshot / The renaissance of French cuisine and how it found its cool again
Today's conversation has a distinctly Gallic flavour as Molly sits down with Tomé Morrissy-Swan to chat about how French cuisine found its cool again. In a world of small plate dining, the humble bistro has been increasingly sidelined in recent years but over the past couple of years, a Londoners...
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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.
From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.
Join Molly Cooper as she sits down with the founders of spaces and thought leaders from the travel, design and hospitality spheres to share their story.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Molly Cooper
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