Back in the 1830s, the family of Eastleigh Court could probably never have imagined that their stable block, where their beloved horses would rest and eat hay, would one day be a home so splendid that it could rival their own. Redmere Hall in Wiltshire is a place whose inspiration and design are rooted in togetherness. An ode to the power of connection.
Property owners Anna and Sam – Anna behind events space Kindred in Hammersmith – wanted a place where they could put on their wellies and escape the city when needed. They bought the stables in 2024, enlisting the help of London-based creative studio Run For The Hills. “My business is all about building community through great hospitality, events and beautiful spaces,” Anna notes. So it comes as no surprise that this core value of hers doubled as one of the key briefs for Redmere Hall’s design.
“We´ve designed the space with family groups in mind, and to be as wheelchair accessible as possible – to allow for multi-generational groups to be able to gather,” she adds. The result is a home that sleeps up to 22 guests all on one level, with standard individual bedrooms fashioned as three “family suites” – all of which comprise a double bedroom, a children’s room (one with charming sleeper-style bunk beds) and WC. “These work for family groups to keep the children close but in their own space, and for the children to enjoy the interiors as much as the adults – without it feeling ´too kiddy.’”
Even more impressive is the fact that despite this home’s design being centred on family accessibility, every corner remains stylishly considered. It’s a treasure trove of colour, texture and pattern – a zebra-striped sofa here; a marble dining table with fur-topped stools there. “You´ll also see a lot of snake references,” Anna notes. “The reason for this is because I am a bit obsessed, and had snakes as pets growing up – I love featuring them in all our spaces.” There is also a collection of bespoke furniture and art – including a banquette “built with reference to a stable stall,” she adds.
In addition to the family bedroom suites, generous living spaces and Hogwarts-esque long dining table seating 22 (made from scaffolding boards) encouraging connectivity, the property’s architecture also contributes to this theme: with the red-brick walls hugging an outdoor seating area to create a kind of Moroccan riad. “The way the house centres on an inner courtyard brings the outside in, and the summer months encourage a cross flow of breeze throughout the whole space.” Outside, the grounds are complete with an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court and al fresco kitchen – meaning that there’s never much need to leave. Images are conjured of hot summer days where little ones flit between swimming races and tennis tournaments, while the adults sip Aperol Spritzes and whip up lunches of grilled peaches and burrata. “The house feels at its best when its full of people, which is why it was created,” Anna explains.
On her favourite way to spend time at Redmere Hall, it’s impossible for Anna to just land on one, so she settles for five. Morning dog walks around the grounds listening to the birdsong; cooking big breakfasts of local sausages and eggs; movie nights in the cinema room; barbecues by the pool; and nightly singalongs around the piano. Fortunately, there might just be space for us too.
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