Exterior
The large arched picture window allows light to flood into the dining area. Windows, bespoke by George Barnsdale; painted in Pigeon Green, Farrow & Ball
This Christmas marks a turning point as Jo Barnes and her family welcome their first guests to celebrate the festive season at Anthology Farm, a pair of Grade II-listed barns in the Cotswolds.
Dining room
The giant windows can be flung open after dining, giving the garden a connection to the house. Live edge bespoke dining table, similar at Rough Living. Hans Wegner wishbone chairs in natural ash with black seat, Where Saints Go. Paper decorations, votives, candles, glass candlesticks, and lanterns on table, all Pipii
It hasn’t been an easy journey to get here. In 2016, after a decade of uncertainty, the family farm in Staffordshire was compulsory purchased to make way for HS2. For Jo’s father-in-law, John, it was particularly emotional as his family had farmed there since 1921. ‘It was a difficult time,’ says Jo. ‘Not only had we lost the farm, but my mother-in-law Rosemary and I had to close our businesses, a farm shop and wedding venue, and start again.’
Kitchen
The ceiling battens were left exposed to enhance the rustic feel. Marlborough terracotta parquet tiles, Artisans of Devizes. Rattan stools; sheepskin seat pad in Ivory, all Cox & Cox. Aged brass rise and fall lights, The French House. Votives and lanterns, Pipii. Chocolates, Bettys. Metal tea tin, Lakeland
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