Cotswold Dining Terrace

The brief

Site: A newly renovated farmhouse in the Cotswolds with a steeply sloping garden and large stable yard.

Requirements: 

  • A terrace for dining to seat 12, and an assessment of where in the grounds it would be best suited

  • Improved flow between the lawn, garden and car parking

  • Suitable for young grandchildren

  • In keeping with the vernacular

  • Semi-formal, English country garden aesthetic

Plan view of a large dining terrace with Cotswold stone

Image: Concept design in plan view

Response

  • Site analysis leading to the placement of the terrace in the spot requiring the least intervention, which also receives sunlight, is relatively sheltered and will offer excellent views.

  • Improved flow between the lawn, garden and car parking, screening and rationalisation of the car parking area

  • A generously sized flexible terrace with improved drainage a limited rise in height above the lawn

  • Formal structural planting complemented by climbing roses and a traditional English country garden feel.

Image: Concept design elevation

Photos to come…

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