Real Living Australia – September 2019

Farrah occasional

chair in Peppermint,

$1030, GlobeWest.

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Habitat ‘Chantilly’ floral

fringed cushion,

$24.95, Pillow Talk.

Kacy lamp, $159,

Domayne.

THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE evokes images of rolling meadows and pubs

where everything comes with gravy. The grass is greener and the only bumps

you hit are the cobble stones under your bike. But if your idea of relaxing also

includes meditation and martinis, let us introduce Soho Farmhouse, a member’s

club and hotel with all the trappings of a wellness retreat. Situated on 100 acres

of farmland in the Cotswolds, the venue was brought to life by the team at Soho

House and London-based architecture firm Michaelis Boyd. They preserved the

existing buildings and designed new ones, including yoga studios and a barn

with a walnut veneer and velvet-clad cinema. Inspired by cabins in upstate New

York, the interiors feature a mix of old and new timber furniture, antique accents

and wood fires, where you can kick off your boots and toast marshmallows. R

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SOHO FARMHOUSE

OXFORDSHIRE, UK

This old English farm turned

rural retreat gives city folk

a luxe taste of country life

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Re-treat yourself Split into mezzanine levels, the Main Barn is

the soul of Soho Farmhouse, where guests drink and dine. Raw

reclaimed timber surfaces and seating upholstered in plush fabrics

add old world charm, while crittall-style glazed windows let in light.

The slow lane Built on a lake

to replicate the look of a working

shed, this boathouse has a new

indoor and outdoor infinity pool.

Time stands still Guests can

stay in the historic farmhouse or

cottage, a fairytale-like tent or

one of the rustic timber cabins,

many of which have a rainforest

shower and freestanding tub.

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