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Conservatories

The pavilions, conservatories and terraces of Britain’s stately homes were spaces that were neither outdoors nor inside, but a magical fusion of both, a link between house and garden.

Vale

A family-run Lincolnshire business, Vale understands how to marry timeless, elegant design with modern technical solutions to assembly, security, upkeep and heating. These modular conservatories come in three designs inspired by the Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian periods and are made to exacting standards at affordable prices.

Vale conservatories

A summerhouse attached to a glasshouse at Cragside, Northumberland

Inspiration

The origins of conservatories go right back to the medieval cloisters – a way for people to enjoy the outside, without being exposed to inclement weather. Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian concepts of what we call a ‘conservatory’ were very different, but each age found a way of creating a living space which intimately joined the house and garden. These periods are epitomised by the architecture and landscape design found at Hardwick Hall, Belton House and Cragside.

Greenhouses

Orangeries and greenhouses are wonders of architectural design: from the 17th and 18th centuries onwards, they have allowed exotic plants to flourish in British weather.

Alitex

With 50 years of experience in building greenhouses for Grade I listed houses, Alitex has an excellent understanding of traditional design. These free-standing models incorporate detailed design features such as moulded glazing bars, ornate spandrels and cast vent gear, but are made in easy to maintain aluminium with a lifetime guarantee.

Alitex greenhouses

Inspiration

The orangery at Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire was built as early as 1745 and houses a wide selection of citrus fruits.

Stone paving

Cool stone patios and paved walkways are a magnificent feature of some of Britain’s most famous gardens.

Marshall’s

Founded in 1880, Marshall’s is a high quality stone merchant who create paving and patios in a blend of traditional and contemporary designs for elegant gardens. Using laser technology they have created exact replicas of paving at Lacock Abbey and Polesden Lacy.

Marshall's paving

The paving in the Lavender Walk at Polesden Lacey

Inspiration

At Polesden Lacey each paving slab contains the varied blues, greys and browns of weathered Yorkshire stone, harmonising beautifully with the gardens and walks.

Summerhouses

Many of Britain’s stately homes and country cottages have beautiful and unique summerhouses in their gardens, offering splendid views in relaxed and homely surroundings.

Scotts of Thrapston Ltd

Established in 1920, Scotts of Thrapston has an enviable reputation for high quality specialist timber products.
Scotts has developed a range of wonderful garden retreats, set to inspire the next generation of writers and those who have been charmed by such buildings.

Scotts of Thrapston Ltd

The summerhouse used by Virginia Woolf at Monk's House

Inspiration

Virginia Woolf’s writing shed at Monk’s House, East Sussex is situated at the edge of a churchyard and provided her with an escape from the world.

The Cottage Garden at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent