The Art of Design Issue 55 2022 | Page 68

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The stunning Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens , nestled in the heart of West Sussex , now boasts accommodation in the form of 10 individually designed exquisite bedrooms , alongside its Michelin-starred Restaurant Interlude .

BRITISH INTERIOR DESIGN HOUSE STYLE FOR NEW LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

AT LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS

Overseen by the Johnston Parke Interiors and architects Gould Baxter , the bedrooms are located within the main Leonardslee House – a Grade II listed , 19th century Italianate mansion and their arrival allow guests to enjoy the full Leonardslee experience , from exploring the expansive estate through to the tasting menu at Restaurant Interlude .
Accessed by a magnificent hallway and galleried landing – bathed in natural light from an original domed atrium and with magnificent views of the 240-acre estate – each individually designed , luxurious bedroom features the fabric and wallpaper style of a quintessential British interior design house . Designers include Lewis and Wood ( Deluxe Magnolia Suite ); Penny Morrison , Veere Grenney and GP J Baker ( Superior Rooms ); Sanderson and Soane Britain ( Superior Classic Rooms ), and Nina Campbell , Rapture and Wright , Colefax and Fowler and Christopher Farr ( Classic Rooms ).
The focus is on artisan composition and sustainability , antiques sourced to reduce environmental impact and furniture commissioned from suppliers who make their products in the UK . These include David Seyfried for upholstery , Hypnos for beds , BTC Original for lighting , as well as Edward Bulmer and Farrow and Ball for paints .