Stables Conversion

Stables and other disused farm buildings can often be conserved and refurbished to provide accommodation, for example as holiday cottages providing income. In this example, Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation converted a category B listed stable range dating from the late eighteenth century into a private dwelling, keeping the layout of the original loose boxes, window and door openings. Even the dung pits (cleaned out!) were incorporated in the design as a decked terrace area. The design also preserves historic features such as the 'nibbled' dividing posts from the horse stalls (reused as a characterful stair newel-see below). Maple flooring and sealed softwood facings and doors help to maintain a traditional rural cottage atmosphere, while high insulation, a condensing boiler and woodburning stove ensure modern standards of comfort and sustainability. To read more about this holiday cottage click here