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The Craftsman’s Cottage, Wiltshire

his pretty stone cottage is the ultimate ‘try before you buy’ holiday home for anyone interested in contemporary British craft. From a deVOL kitchen to GP & J Baker wallpaper, though the three-bedroom property (an annexe sleeps two more) is also peppered with antiques, the idea is to showcase iconic British brands, as well as providing a

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