A Little Help From OUR FRIENDS

“It was really the pasture that we fell in love with,” explains owner Nickie Gething, who moved to this Somerset plot with her husband, Willie, 15 years ago. At the time, the property comprised little more than a clutch of derelict farm buildings, but the Gethings could see its potential. Inspired by the woods and the gentleness of the valley that enfolds this patch, they started work on building a home that would link existing structures and acknowledge its locale.

After two years, the house was complete and the couple were able to turn their thoughts to the garden. While this space is inspired