UPDOWN
IN A NUTSHELL
📍 Location: Deal, Kent
🎤 Featuring: Ruth Leigh
🦚 Aesthetic: Bold, homely interiors
🥘 On the table: Italian fare straight from the garden
✨ Perfect for: Unwinding with simple food and long summer evenings
THE SPACE
We sit down with Ruth who opened Updown last year with her husband, Oli to hear all about this gorgeously restored farmhouse with its colour drenched interiors and hearty Italian inspired food. We talk about everything from cooking al fresco during its first year heatwave to showcasing gorgeous local artists including Studio Lenca as well as exciting plans for the future.
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STEP INSIDE
Ruth and Oli instantly knew they found 'the one' when they saw the charming old farmhouse. They infused it with life through colour drenching, creating vibrant lounges and cozy, dark corners.
The summer heatwave turned into a season of al fresco cooking, embracing the outdoor lifestyle. They transformed a vine-covered outbuilding into a permanent home for their restaurant, blending rustic charm with culinary delight.
The farmhouse also doubles as a gallery, showcasing local art and featuring the striking Studio Lenca. A highlight is the honesty bar, a catalyst for new friendships and spontaneous parties.
Looking ahead, plans include a natural wild pool and additional bedrooms, promising even more enchanting experiences at Updown Farmhouse.
LOCATION
Updown Road, Betteshanger, Deal, CT14 0EF
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