The Journal

Formerly the residence of the historic Pemberton Family, the estate originally became a country retreat hotel in the 1960’s and is the largest privately owned luxury hotel in County Durham.

Sculptural items of beauty within their own right, baths are raised on plinths, sumptuously framed in alcoves or underlit at the foot of the bed for the ultimate indulgence, epitomising liberation, comfort and the unconfined sanctuary we should all feel within our own home.

Part of The Lucky Onion group and brainchild of Sam and Georgie Pearman, The Wheatsheaf is a lovingly restored 17th century stone coaching inn set in the heart of the Cotswolds at the market town of Northleach.

Former ballet dancer, fashion model and now award winning interior designer and founder of Interior Desires, Rebecca James liberates a West London home from suffocating decadence, to simple industrial, traditional luxe.

Eccentric, eclectic and oozing with pazazz there is, quite simply, nowhere else on earth quite like the Crazy Bear.

Nestled away near the dramatic North Cornwall coast lies Wooldown farm, an eclectic mix of opulent self-catering properties ranging from cosy country styled cottages to contemporary apartment style barns.

Located in the heart of England’s smallest cathedral city, The Swan Hotel resides in a stunning location facing the spectacular West Front of the Historic Wells Cathedral.

Umber tones are huge this season, with soft blush shades, rich earthy colours and signature copper features dominating interiors.

Chalet Le Soleil Levant epitomises the utopian ideal of mountain living, where the lifestyle, health and wellbeing of the pristine natural surroundings have been seamlessly reflected in the buildings entire ethos.

Previously reserved for fixtures and fittings, silver, gold, copper and bronze are now the go-to materials for a variety of key anchor pieces from soft furnishings and lighting through to statement baths and sinks.

When we were asked to supply one of our Cuprosa Bateau baths for their ‘labour of love’ 6 six year renovation project of a dilapidated Georgian Country House we could not have been more flattered or more thrilled.

Situated on the second floor of their beach house in Australia, surrounded by lush foliage, their bathroom opens directly onto a balcony allowing the fresh summer world to bathe their home in the scents of summer as they luxuriate in their William Holland copper bateau.

Showcasing exposed brickwork, original timber beams, stone and wood flooring, with the industrial chic of the William Holland freestanding copper bath creating a nostalgic yet modern centrepiece, Ian Adam Smith have created a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary.

Interior Designer Charlotte Starling, owner of Velvet and Dash, former TV producer to the stars and Interiors writer for Dorset Magazine features William Holland Copper Baths in her top tips on adding ‘A touch of Glamour’ to your home.

First Televised in 2004, Chez Jallot – The French Dilapidated Manor house rescued from the brink by Denise and Doug Ibbs, made such a spectacular impact that the Grand Designs team re-visited in 2014 for a one-off special episode.

Typically reserved for bath exteriors, the enamel colour trend has spread into a kaleidoscope of possibilities for freestanding copper bath interiors.

Grand Designs Live, the number one consumer exhibition show for self build, interior design and innovation was a huge success for William Holland this year.

William Holland is proud to showcase the gorgeous Copper Bateau Collection.