Lapstone advertorial.

Owner simon hudsonlee cox biz co-ordinatorBuyer Justin alderslade

Head: Shop and relax in the Cotswold oasis of calm.

Sub:If you are wishing to experience that rare gem, a genuinely relaxing day surrounded by unique lifestyle and gift ideas, Lapstone, near beautiful Chipping Campen provides the escape. Adam Henderson and Mel Tedd of Cotswold Life explore.

“The best thing about working for Lapstone” smiles Business Co-ordinator Lee Cox as she guides us through the beautiful Emporium set in an 18th Century barn and farm conversion, “is the relationship we have with our customers. We are totally service focused. They understand they’re here to relax and enjoy themselves and we see the same faces over again.”

This rewarding response is hardly surprising. 10 years in the planning and now 5 years in the running, Lapstone in North Gloucestershire is sought out by discerning shoppers for its quality clothes, furniture and lifestyle ideas. It is the realisation of one local mans vision and now Simon Hudson and his team have created a Cotswold oasis for us all to enjoy and appreciate time and again.

As well as delicately sourced home and garden pieces, exclusive jewellery and clothes ranges, individuals and families come to enjoy the Meg Rivers Café, health and beauty Spa, acupuncture, hypnotherapist and beauty treatments.

As we admire unique teak sculptures, exquisite silk cushions, Scandinavian contemporary sofas, subtle hand crafted cutlery and bold antler chandeliers, its clear the Lapstone look is a careful and eclectic presentation. Accessible and stylish. Buyer Justin Alderslade has created a rich opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their home and person. Lee remarks “Justin has a great relationship with his suppliers. Many of the items are one offs. Everything is carefully sourced and we have a constantly changing range of products, many are exclusive to Lapstone. We focus on character, style and individualism. We try to support local manufacturers and are keen to promote recycling and renewable energy.”

But a trip to Lapstone is more than just a fantastic way to enjoy a retail and health break. There are evening charity fashion shows, cookery demonstrations, new product range previews, a bridge club, a Christmas evening and even walking groups make a beeline for the local tea and coffee.

We had budgeted for an hour as their guests. But as with any warm and pleasurable company, we found more time to enjoy ourselves and appreciate what Lapstone has become than planned and we left full of inspiration and delicious cake!

If you are for the very best in indoor and outdoor contemporary furniture, fantastic clothes collections and ladies' accessories, interior ideas and inspired presents for every special occasion, a day out to this fabulous home grown Emporium is a must.

23rd September is the Ladies autumn / winter collection charity fashion show. Contact Lapstone for details of Cookery demonstrations and previews.There is free on site parking, Lapstone has disabled access and is child friendly.

 Visit www.lapstone.net or call on 01386 841611