The intimate and cosy guest room is lined in a toile fabric from Christopher Howe, the beds made up with Indian paisley covers bought in Jaipur. A small Swedish chest and French chair were found at Lorfords Antiques in Tetbury. The old painting is Spanish and bought from a shop on the Lily Road in London. Built in 1850 as a two-up two-down it had been extended at both ends by a previous owner providing a sitting room and a play room TV area opening onto the garden with the kitchen and dining room in-between. An enfilade view through three rooms was a bonus. Although the cottage was in good condition the new owners wanted to put a definite individual stamp on the place and create a sophisticated garden where there was just lawn and a few shrubs. *** TEXT AVAILABLE ***