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For many years Paul
had admired the 600 year old abandoned hunting lodge,
wondering how it could have been so forgotten. The playground
of vandals for many decades the house had become a monument
to neglect. Then out of the blue the opportunity arose
for him to do something about it.
The next few years were spent on totally restoring Alcester
Lodge. Replacing roofs, windows walls and adding gas,
electricity, a reed-bed sewage system and running water,
the lodge is now a family home. All this thanks to the
hard work put in by Paul and his father Ken. Every aspect
of the project personally carried out by them.
The next stage was to save the medieval barns and put
them to sympathetic use. Some were lost forever while
waiting for the complicated process of numerous planning
applications. Wrangles with conservation architects,
listed building advisers and local councils added to
the long delays. Once again Paul and his father have
tastefully restored and saved the precious buildings
and created in excess of 100 job opportunities.
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Long barn Village
is now almost complete with exclusive lifestyle shopping
encircling the Cotswold stone courtyard. The timber
framed buildings are the peaceful location for interior
and garden designers. Bespoke home accessories, unusual
Antiques even a relaxing hair and beauty salon can be
found at Longbarn. Spend some time walking around the
inspirational show gardens with their soothing water
features. Try the brassiere serving
delicious freshly prepared lunches and evening dinners
which is also open for afternoon coffees and sweets.
The mixture of stylish contemporary design complimented
with wonderful modern cuisine makes eating at Longbarn
a lasting experience.
Jayne and Paul are currently
seeking exclusive businesses
to join Longbarn Village.
For more details contact 01789 400 646 |
