In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Decca Lang at the gorgeous Craftsman's Cabin. This hand built cabin on the Somerset Levels & Moors is a place rest your head & get to know this magical part of Somerset Join Molly and Decca as they chat all about creating a cabin that celebrates the local area and all of its creators and makers. You can find Craftsman's Cabin here https://craftsmanscabin.co.uk/ And follow them here...

In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Roberta Hall McCarron to hear all about her journey as a chef. From the early years to opening three restaurants in Edinburgh and now publishing her first cookbook, The Changing Tides, join Molly and Roberta as they talk about everything from the city’s food scene to Roberta’s tomato hacks. Discover Britain's best boutique spaces with the new Curated Spaces platform here https://app.curatedspaces.club/ And join the Curated Spaces...

In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Dominic Schuster who has spent the past decade perfecting the art of antique mirror making. His studio has grown from its roots in the restoration and conservation of antiques to be one of the most respected suppliers of antiqued and gilded glass in the industry. Tune in to hear all about what goes into making the perfect mirror and how every home can use mirrors to elevate their space. You can find Dominic here /...

In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Doune Mackenzie-Francis all about the gorgeous Queen's Arms in the heart of Somerset. Inspired by Doune's time at Leith's cookery school, food is at the heart of this pub, with pub classics and refined European dishes sitting alongside a rather lovely drinks list. In this episode, she's telling Molly all about their decision to take over the pub from its previous owners, managing a full renovation during Covid and creating a space to...

In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Hermione Warmington at the gorgeous Cothelstone Manor. Nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills, Cothelstone Manor is a magnificent Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house where a rich history has been beautifully brought back to life following a full renovation. Join Molly and Hermione as they chat all about caring for a piece of history and ushering in a new chapter for the space that reflects its position at the heart of the...

In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Violet Manners ahead of the launch of her platform, HeritageX. She’s on a mission to help more people discover inspiring heritage spots around the country with a brand new platform designed to connect people with the best of Britain’s heritage. Tune in to hear all about her inspiration for the concept, the reality of founding a company and how she hopes to open up Britain’s heritage to a new generation. You can find HeritageX here /...

In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with not one, but two podcast and design queens to chat all things interiors and exteriors. Jojo Barr and Polly Wilkinson started The Ins & Outs podcast during Covid and together they have helped people across the country with their design hacks, tips and advice. Join them as they sit down to spill the beans on everything from what really happens behind the scenes at Chelsea Flower Show to their hacks for everyday design. You can find The...

In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Lucy Vincent, the Chief Executive of Food Behind Bars, a charity dedicated to transforming the food served in British prisons. Tune in to hear how Lucy went from the world of freelance journalist to the world of prison food and how her belief that food has the power to change lives and positively impact society has led her to helping prisons around the country to overcome serious challenges within the system. You can find Food Behind...

In today's episode, Molly is at a restaurant and farm in Kilndown, The Small Holding, that serves a set menu celebrating the region's best ingredients and delivering a unique connection between the land and our table. Opened in 2018, by brothers Will and Matt Devlin, The Small Holding has a key focus on sustainability, with growing and foraging at the heart of what they do. Tune in to hear all about transforming the space from shuttered pub to one of Kent's top dining experiences. You can...

In today's episode, Molly is sitting down with interior designer, Afs Mehrai, to hear all about bringing new life to the Boundary hotel in the heart of Shoreditch. Tune in to hear all about Afs approach to designing a space that she would want to use herself and how the area's creative energy is reflected in the hotel's bar today. You can find Mehrai Design here / https://www.mehrai.design/ And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/mehraidesign/ Discover Britain's best boutique...

In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with architect turned interiors writer, stylist and designer, Cate St Hill, to hear all about her approach to creating spaces for people to thrive in by designing for all of the senses. Join them as they discuss how in a world where we all spend up to 90% of our time indoors, designing spaces that connect us to the outside world is more important than ever and Cate's design hacks to bring wellness into the heart of every space. You can find...

Hello hello and welcome back to Curated Spaces! After a brief siesta while we launched our brand new platform, the Curated Spaces podcast is back to share more of the stories behind Britain's best spaces along with the inside scoop from people doing incredible things in travel, design and hospitality. And up first is Curated Spaces host, Molly Cooper, who has recorded her first solo episode (aka a 'moll-ologue') to fill you in on what has been happening these past few months and what you...

In this episode, Molly sits down with Alexi and Charlotte, the founders of NUMA Retreats to hear all about creating a unique, immersive experience that helps people reconnect with themselves and come back better with more energy, creativity and motivation. Join them as they discuss the shifting narrative around wellness and how experiences like NUMA can help people discover more about themself, what they like and how they can put more of that in their life.  You can find NUMA here /...

In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with travel journalist and writer, Katharine Sohn, to hear about the Cotswolds you don’t see in the movie. The region has so much to explore and the further away from the beaten path, the better. Katharine is a travel and lifestyle writer, photographer and creative consultant. She currently writes for House & Garden, Monocle, Konfekt Magazine and Condé Nast Traveller. Most recently, Katharine has launched her newsletter Cherry Press all about her...

While the world was busy baking banana bread during lockdown, Lucy Kent started her own project to champion and support artists during Covid. From there, Arts for Charity Collective was born and today the collective raises funds through exhibitions, auctions and masterclasses for some incredible charities. Join Molly as she sits down with Lucy to talk about all things art as well as how anyone can start collecting pieces to bring colour, pattern and joy into their homes. You can find Art for...

"Stone-henge for the show, Avebury for the know." Welcome to a world of ancient stone circles, working farms and arguably some of the country's best bacon delivered to your door each morning. In this episode, Molly is sitting down with Alice and Rob whose family bought The Farm at Avebury in the 1900s and have been farming it ever since. Now, they welcome guests to stay in the farm's beautifully converted stable block where they can befriend the farm's piglets while exploring everything this...

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a hotel from concept to reality? In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE, the interior design studio with a unique sensory approach to crafting timeless interiors. With a project currently underway in the Cotswolds, tune in to hear all about how Sarah brings hotels to life by focusing on real, emotionally-driven experiences that ignite all 5 senses. You can find JOLIE here /...

"Oh how I long to run away from normal days, I want to run wild with my imagination" Home to a secret garden said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Cowley Manor is quite simply a magical, almost whimsical reinterpretation of the English country house. Following a takeover by the brilliant Experimental Group, this sprawling estate has been brought firmly into the modern age with bold interiors that are all about celebrating eccentricity with a big old dollop of joy. Here...

It's official, wellness has been hijacked. From green smoothies and HIIT to endless gym leggings, the fads keep on coming. But one botanical fragrance brand is here to bring us all back to what really matters, quality time to ground us and reconnect us to the great outdoors. Join Molly as she sits down with Ellea Whamond who heads up 100 Acres to talk about the grounding power of scent and creating beautiful botanical products that transport people back to nature. You can find 100 Acres...

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. And having recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, Whatley Manor has long been a pillar of the Cotswold hospitality scene. Venture down the tree lined meandering drive and you’ll stumble upon a cluster of ivy-clad buildings, manicured lawns and sun drenched terraces for soaking in long summer evenings. The food is refined and comforting, served with old school finesse while the hotel has cemented its sustainability credentials in everything...

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a festival to life? From creating a pop-up city out of fields to dealing with the Great British weather, Ella Nosworthy is here to share the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes to pull off a festival sensation. Every year, her family farm hosts Nozstock, The Hidden Valley which welcomes nearly 10,000 music lovers and festival goers in what feels rather like an epic private party. Join Molly and Ella as they chat about the festival's origins as...

What an absolute pleasure to welcome back the one and only Jacu Strauss, the Lore Group's Creative Director who has brought some of the world's best hotels. In this episode he's sitting down with Molly to talk all about embarking on his first hotel project 13 years ago, the iconic Sea Containers with 14 floors of luxury bedrooms, restaurants, rooftop bars and even a spa and screening room. Ten years since its launch, this hotel is a firm favourite for its award winning cocktails, tactile...

Ever wanted a sneak peak behind the curtain's of the world's most exclusive members clubs? Well, with ONDA, you can. This digital pass unlocks the doors to some of the planet's most coveted clubs as well as a global community of creators and nomads. In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with founder Luca del Bono to talk all about bringing this next gen members club to life and what the future looks like for clubs around the city. You can find ONDA here / https://www.ondalife.com/ And...

When The Bull & Last temporarily closed its doors in 2018 for a refurb, little did founders Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers know that they would find themselves re-opening in a post Covid world. The pub's story is one that spans over 300 years from the days when it was the last coaching inn out of London and most recently lockdown takeaway pints and walking packs to enjoy around Hampstead Heath. Today the space is back to full glory with seven snug as can be bedrooms carved into the eves and...