Ancient beams rumoured to have been salvaged from pirate ships, treasures gathered from far-flung corners of the world and stories accumulated since the 15th century. At the head of the Slad Valley, where Laurie Lee spent boyhood and found inspiration for Cider with Rosie, The Knapp is a Cotswolds farmhouse with some tales to tell.
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In our latest chronicle, we meet owner and interior designer Natasha, whose passion project has breathed new life into this once-forgotten home; weaving Hungarian folk art and family heirlooms into its centuries-old bones.
"We're still incredibly busy. But, when we come here, we love pottering in the garden and I escape to my man cave - the greenhouse - where I grow vegetables and chamomile tea. I put my music on and don't think about anything else."
