The Cotswold House

Imagine the Cotswolds and the first thing that will spring to mind is a traditional stone house, somewhere on a spectrum from grey to cream. Thousands of visitors fall in love with the region s architecture every year, and anyone who is lucky enough to own one or have stayed in one will be eager to know more about the history hidden in every nook of one of these wonderful buildings.Packed with beautiful photographs, this book explores the characteristic features of the Cotswold home, from gables, mullioned windows and fine doorways, to interior timber work, fireplaces and traditional furniture. From the humble cottage and quintessential village house to the elegant manor house, The Cotswold House is the first complete guide to the region s signature homes.