Location: Hunstrete, Somerset
Client: Home Grown Hotels
Listed Grade: II
Other Constraints: Green Belt
RIBA Plan of Work stages: 0-7
The Pig near Bath is located near the small village of Hunstrete on the River Chew, partially surrounded by deer parkland, and located within a classic parkland estate. Although alterations were made in the Georgian period and 20th century additions further changed the look of the property, the house itself was constructed much earlier.
PWP Architects secured planning and listed building consent to carefully remodel, refurbish, and convert existing buildings on site, and held detailed discussions with the conservation officer to ensure that what was proposed would not adversely affect the listed building.
The main house required minor internal works to rationalise the building layout and enable the erection of a bespoke, timber-framed conservatory for dining use, providing strong links to the kitchen and the walled garden. The existing garden suites were retained and refurbished to improve upon the accommodation offering. The Gardener’s store and Pool House were converted into two-storey suites utilising the existing building form and preserving existing elements. Two timber treatment rooms provide spa treatment massages for the guests at the hotel in very simple, well designed timber structures that do not impact the surrounding ground or landscape.
PWP Architects was later asked to convert the curtilage listed stable block at the north-west corner of the site into additional guest accommodation. The building required partial rebuilding due to structural defects, and new glazed openings were provided, with the removed stone being reused in repair works. Although partially clad in stone, the two wings of the building were constructed using breeze blocks, which are now externally clad in timber to create a more natural appearance.
