Archinect - News2024-11-14T07:34:19-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/146808832/between-a-rock-and-a-refurbished-place-inside-700-year-old-uk-luxury-rockhouse
Between a rock and a refurbished place: inside 700-year old UK luxury rockhouse Julia Ingalls2016-01-28T13:13:00-05:00>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 Wyre Forest in Worcestershire carved themselves a "<a href="http://www.therockhouseretreat.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rockhouse</a>" from 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) the recently refurbished and restored dwelling is now open to visitors, and features "stylish creature comforts such as under floor heating, rainforest shower and clever ambient lighting for 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>