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“It’s the kind of detail that doesn’t shout for attention,”says
Murray. “But when you’re dealing with a building like this,
that’s exactly the point.”
Choosing Local, Thinking Long-Term Supporting local
businesses was more than a nice-to-have for the Bryars.
It was fundamental to the ethos of the project.“It would
have been easy to jump online and order something cheaper,
or faster,”says Issy. “But when you’re asking others to value
the beauty of Dartmoor and the character of its buildings, you
have to do the same yourself.”
Working with a manufacturer based nearby allowed the
couple to be closely involved in the design process, and
to seek expert advice when needed. Their builder, too,
was impressed, both by the quality of the rooflights and
by how easily they integrated into the slate roof.
That commitment to quality, visible in every aspect of
the build, from the timber structure to the smallest
ironmongery detail, gives the finished project a quiet
confidence. The barn feels neither overly polished nor
overly rustic. It simply feels right.
A Place with Purpose
Since opening, Little Moor Barnhas welcomed guests
from across the country, many of whom come to
reconnect with nature, escape the noise of daily life, or
explore the nearby walking trails and wild expanses of
Dartmoor. While the building’s transformation is striking,
it’s the atmosphere, the calm, the light, the sense of
belonging, that stays with visitors.
Watch the full story at:
www.stellarooflight.co.uk/inspiration
“We wanted people to feel at home,”says Issy. “To feel like
they’re part of something, not just renting a place to sleep, but
stepping into the story of the building and the landscape.”
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