Behind its gothic exterior, Hampton Manor is a country house estate that has found synergy in William Morris and craftsmanship in more than just its interiors.
The ethos here is about slowing down, disconnecting and recharging through experiences that inspire curiosity. Founder and Creative Director, Fjona Hill, sat down with Molly to talk about embarking on this huge restoration project with her husband while in their twenties and bringing rhythms and rituals into the heart of what it means to stay at Hampton Manor.
01.47 - Introducing Fiona’s journye of junior doctor by day and interior design by night
06.40 - The local area, leafy Hampton in Arden, only ten minutes from Birmingham
07.39 - Peeling back the layers on this gothic victorian building to give it a new lease of life
09.13 - How Hampton Manor’s design has evolved through different iterations and leaning into a sense of place, rather than trends
11.53 - Being influenced by William Morris and finding synergy with his slow living philosophy and working with contemporaries makers
16.00 - Opening Grace & Savour, Hampton Manor’s kitchen garden immersive dining experience with a focus on wellness and soil health
20.06 - Designing unique experiences that give all guests a ‘backstage pass’ to what happens behind the scenes at Hampton Manor
21.52 - Creating different moods and the buzzy, rustic atmosphere at Smoke with hearty fine dining
25.25 - Helping guests to properly rest and recharge through experiences that reignite the imagination
27.38 - The power of nostalgia and how people and stories are at the heart of special places
29.33 - Connecting people to Hampton Manor through ‘meet the maker’ experiences
30.15 - The next chapter for Hampton Manor is all about enriching the sense of experience
33.50 - Fjona’s ultimate spaces to detox, celebrate and travel
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