Happy-making décor at The Farm at Avebury
What do you look for in a self-catering property?
Having spent the past couple of years working in and around the self-catering/hospitality industry, many holiday properties have crossed my inbox and, putting it diplomatically, have not exactly wowed my eyes. Drab décor, unloved corners, not a great deal of thought as to how people will actually use the space, and my pet hate, photos taken in semi-darkness so you can barely see what you’re looking at (or maybe that’s why they’ve been taken in the dark?).
The rush to book a UK getaway post-pandemic led to a boom for self-catering properties with even the most unloved homes securing booking after booking. But now the world has opened back up, competition is once again fierce. Potential guests don’t need to settle for what’s available, they can browse and compare, and compare with far-flung shores too. Smile-inducing décor, attention to detail and thoughtful touches can really make a property stand out from the crowd. Anyway, why would you want to offer visitors anything less?
Silbury Hill at The Farm at Avebury
When I go on holiday, I want it to be to somewhere that’s going to offer me a sense of home but with a bit of a wow factor … something that the six former stables that make up The Farm at Avebury in Wiltshire do so well. Far from the ‘it’ll do’ holiday homes of years gone by, these are stylish staycation rentals that really pack a punch décor-wise. And looking at the photos that The Farm at Avebury have been tagged in on social media, good design has been a savvy investment with guests rushing to post photos and videos of their stay - authentic endorsement is worth its weight in gold!
Silbury Hill is the largest, and my personal favourite, of the six stables. It’s a colour-clashing, print-mixing masterpiece. A veritable feast for the eyes where the owners have gone above and beyond to create a space to impress guests. Never mind incredible holiday memories; you’ll be heading home with an abundance of interiors inspiration too.
The design details don’t stop with the interiors. The six stables are clustered around an impressive landscape courtyard with impeccable planting and a mix of open dining spaces and more secluded cosy corners for quieter tête-à-têtes. Cleverly zoned and beautifully lit, even if you’ve never met your holidaying neighbour, it’s a space where you’ll feel at ease.
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