HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY Grade II-listed cottage, parts of which date to the mid-17th century
ROOMS Sitting room, conservatory/dining room, kitchen, snug, utility room, office, five bedrooms, two shower rooms, games room, cinema room
LOCATION north Cornwall
Christmas comes naturally to Sarah Stanley – quite literally. ‘I love foraging for interesting branches to decorate, along with mosses, lichen and dried flowers,’ she explains, adding, ‘These natural, earthy textures really suit the schemes.’
With its cob walls and traditional thatched roof – and interiors decorated with textural linens, jute rugs and repurposed pieces – this Grade II-listed cottage in Cornwall does, indeed, lend itself well to Sarah’s foraged finds. ‘The house has a lovely restful feel, and with the fire crackling and the candles lit, it is incredibly cosy,’ she adds.…
