Artful Escapes: Yarlington Lodge
In Somerset, a historic estate is transformed into a charming stay that embodies a Regency-meets-Empire aesthetic
The landmark Yarlington Lodge, situated on an estate allegedly gifted by Henry VIII to his wife Katherine Parr, has been superbly metamorphosed into a sprawling compound. The expansive property—which includes an eight-bedroom manor house, a four-bedroom coach house in the former stables, and a four-bedroom gardener’s cottage as well as a lush walled garden—is the passion project of Karen Roos, co-owner of The Newt.
Working with Richard Parr Associates, she has created sumptuous, fabric-swathed rooms with canopy-tented ceilings and period paintings that embody a Regency-meets-Empire aesthetic that’s juxtaposed with stylish design touches.
A spacious library, a drawing room, and a formal dining room—all with views of the gardens beyond—invite guests (a maximum of 32) to linger, while a cozy cinema is ideal for screening current films. But it’s the grounds, boasting an arbor of laburnum and wisteria, a sleek swimming pool, and a charming greenhouse, that really dazzle.
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2026 Summer Issue in the section “Artful Escapes.” Subscribe to the magazine.