2024-11-24T15:38:00-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/146808832/between-a-rock-and-a-refurbished-place-inside-700-year-old-uk-luxury-rockhouse Julia Ingalls 2016-01-28T13:13:00-05:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/v5/v505kpxvdyekw201.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Seven centuries ago, denizens of the&nbsp;Wyre Forest in Worcestershire carved themselves a "<a href="http://www.therockhouseretreat.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rockhouse</a>" from&nbsp;Triassic sandstone. Apparently considered to be among the best of the 40 or so rockhouses currently in earthly existence (including the Kinver Edge Holy Austin Rock)&nbsp;the recently refurbished and restored dwelling is now open to visitors, and features "stylish creature comforts such as&nbsp;under floor heating, rainforest&nbsp;shower&nbsp;and clever ambient lighting for&nbsp;a nurturing and natural ambience." Here's a look inside:</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/650x/ua/uajiqkgwvv0rihhp.jpg"></p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/650x/ww/wwkisxaxblqqrwm8.jpg"></p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/650x/n5/n5yhr4yasszi0m3q.jpg"></p>