Redeveloping the Ultimate Country Getaway

Denim designer, Donna Ida Thornton, and her British restaurateur husband, Robert Walton MBE, decided to up sticks from city life and buy a £1.2m, 16th century Jacobean mansion in the small Devonshire village of Down Thomas.

Acting as their personal home, a boutique hotel and an intimate event space, the house required extensive refurbishment to fulfil the couple’s vision of offering the ultimate country house hotel experience.

Fast-forward three years from obtaining the crumbling 16-bed property, Langdon Court is now the epitome of luxury and comfort. Standing proudly in the meticulously-crafted country kitchen is a selection of Bertazzoni appliances, selected for their divine beauty and professional performance.

Fusing Fashion with Furniture
Fusing Fashion with Furniture

Donna’s eye for detail is what has made her the successful fashion icon she is, so when planning the interior of Langdon Court she left no stone unturned, taking no decision lightly, not least her choice in kitchen products.

 

“When selecting the appliances for Langdon Court we were faced with the immediate challenge of wanting a really homely country kitchen that could deliver professional quality food for very large groups and events, as well as accommodate small parties. Not many domestic appliances have that capability, especially with the look and feel we needed for the space. Coming across Bertazzoni was a revelation,” enthused Donna.

 

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When Personal meets Professional

“Robert’s passion and joy is cooking and we were able to create a huge space for the kitchen knowing how integral it would be to suit multiple purposes; a family kitchen, event space and place for guest chefs to host meals."

 

"For this reason, we decided to install three of Bertazzoni’s Heritage induction top range cookers – the space can absolutely carry it, with each sitting stunningly in situ and bringing to life the country kitchen vision we desired, with the professional cooking experience needed.”

 

Heritage Series Induction Cooker

 

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The Queen of Cool

Donna needed the refrigerator to be high performing, large capacity but also discreet, as rarely in any true country kitchen décor do you see a refrigerator taking centre stage.

 

“Hidden behind facias to match the kitchen cabinetry, Bertazzoni’s cooling columns are a true engineering feat; built to stand the test of time they use metal and glass for optimum temperature management while also utilising technology which means I can change between using the lower compartment as a freezer or as extra refrigerator space, with just the touch of a button – they are the best kept secret in that space!”

 

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At the Heart of it All

“We knew the kitchen would be the epicentre of the home, but with Bertazzoni we know that the kitchen is also at the heart of theirs. We chose their appliances not only because they were perfect for our project but because we appreciate the brand, particularly its heritage and its passion."

 

"Like us, cooking truly means something to Bertazzoni. They see their products and the food they help create as a language of love and the key to priceless memories. We feel the same, and that’s exactly what their appliances are already delivering for us and our guests at Langdon Court."

 

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A Home of Dreams

At Langdon Court, each minor detail has been carefully considered to create a home most could only dream of and an escape that will likely go down go down in the history books for all those that visit.

 

Photography by Brent Derby & Nico Wills