Curated Spaces

Molly Cooper
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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. Join Molly Cooper as she sits down with the founders of spaces and thought leaders from the travel, design and hospitality spheres to share their story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 18h ago

    The Star, Alfriston / From medieval pilgrims to a family homecoming, an inn six centuries in the making

    In the medieval village of Alfriston, tucked into the folds of the South Downs, The Star is one of the oldest buildings on a very old street. It began life in 1345 as a hostel run by the monks of Battle Abbey, built to shelter friars and pilgrims walking to the shrine of St Richard at Chichester. It became an inn proper in the 16th century, and somewhere along the way acquired the carved red lion that still stands guard on its frontage, said to be salvaged from a wrecked Dutch warship and carried into the village by smugglers (Alfriston has never been short of those). In today's episode, Molly sits down with Alex Polizzi to hear how she and her mother Olga brought this 15th-century landmark back to life. It's a restoration story with an unlikely twist of fate at its centre: The Star was once part of the Forte hotel empire built by Alex's grandfather, Lord Forte, which makes the whole project something close to a family homecoming. From the realities of rebuilding behind a listed timber facade to what hospitality dynasties actually pass down, this conversation is about heritage, instinct, and the long art of keeping a great old building useful. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover and book a collection of soulful stays curated by tastemakers you trust https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    The Bear Inn / From bear pits to ghost stories, a pub with nine lives

    At the heart of the Shropshire village of Hodnet, The Bear Inn is the kind of pub that feels like it’s lived a thousand lives. With a history that includes bear pits, lingering ghost stories, and generations of local lore, it’s long been a place where stories are swapped as freely as pints. In today’s episode, Molly sits down with Tom Heber-Percy to hear how he’s reimagined this much-loved village pub for a new era, honouring its rich past while creating a space that feels warm, welcoming, and alive once more. From the weight of history to the joy of bringing a community hub back to life, this conversation is a reminder of why pubs matter, and why their stories are worth preserving. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover and book a collection of soulful stays curated by tastemakers you trust https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Kudhva / How an artist turned a forgotten mine into Cornwall’s most radical stay

    Perched above the rugged north Cornish coast, Kudhva is part design experiment, part wilderness retreat - the original landscape hotel that set out to reconnect people with nature in its rawest form. In this episode, Molly sits down with artist and founder Louise Middleton to hear the remarkable story of how she transformed an abandoned slate quarry into a place of radical rest. From off-grid architecture and outdoor showers to the philosophy behind “raw luxe,” Louise shares what it means to build a space that invites people to strip life back to its essentials and rediscover the beauty of being untamed. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover and book a collection of soulful stays curated by tastemakers you trust https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Cornwall, Curated by Robyn Poppy / What happens when a London creative moves to the sea

    In this episode of Tastemaker Spotlight, Molly sits down with Robyn Poppy, creator, photographer, and long-time friend of Curated, who swapped her fast-paced London life for the slower rhythm of the Cornish coast. Since moving west, Robyn has built a life defined by sea swims, sandy afternoons, and creative freedom, capturing the beauty of everyday coastal living through her lens. Together, we chat about her journey from agency life to freelancing, what inspired the leap, and how she’s found balance, community, and inspiration in a region that truly has it all. She also shares her insider’s guide to Cornwall, from hidden coves and creative stays to the local spots that make this corner of the country feel like home. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover and book a collection of soulful stays curated by tastemakers you trust https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    The Bull Inn Totnes / Setting a manifesto for food, farming and purpose

    In the heart of Totnes, The Bull Inn isn’t just a pub, it’s a manifesto. In today’s episode, Molly sits down with Geetie Singh-Watson to dive deep into her journey from opening England’s first organic pub back in the 80s to bringing The Bull Inn to life. Join us as we unpack what “regenerative farming” actually means and how to run a hospitality business that's deeply rooted in place, purpose and provenance. Clue, no Amazon allowed. From sourcing certified organic ingredients to rethinking supply chains and community impact, this conversation is as much about changing systems as it is about sharing a pint. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover a collection of soulful stays https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    HYLL / The art of doing nothing at the Cotswolds’ sexiest hotel

    Nestled on 60 acres of meadows, woodland and rolling Cotswold hills, Hyll is less a hotel and more a quiet invitation to simply be. In today’s episode, Molly is sitting down with Sarah Ramsbottom to hear how she and her team took over a grand 17th-century manor house near Chipping Campden and transformed it into a sanctuary built around one central idea: doing absolutely nothing at all. We’ll explore how the interiors, the food and the pace are all designed to reset how we rest, and why that matters now more than ever. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover a collection of soulful stays https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  7. 11/12/2025

    Cottage Orné / From forgotten hamlet to the ultimate creative hideaway

    Tucked away among the rolling countryside of southeast Cornwall, Cottage Orné is a lovingly re-imagined private hamlet where original stone cottages, a manor house, a pool, sauna and creative studios all converge into one quietly transformational stay. In this episode, Molly sits down with India Serlin to dive into her family’s journey of giving new life to this tucked-away village green. We’ll hear how they found the land, why they chose to design a space that invites gathering, creativity and rest and how they’ve kept the Cornwall-wild-and-gentle spirit alive at every turn. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover a collection of soulful stays https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    The Idle Rocks / From village bakery to coastal icon, the rebirth of a Cornish classic

    Perched on the rocks overlooking the harbour, The Idle Rocks has established itself as a much loved St Mawes icon, brimming with art, coastal charm and excellent seafood. In this episode, Molly sits down with Karen and David Richards to hear about turning this one-time village bakery into a modern coastal hotel inspired by their love for Cornwall and soft, laidback living. Head to Curated, the world's first travel platform powered by tastemakers with soul, style and story at its heart to discover a collection of soulful stays https://curatedspaces.club/ Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us. Join Molly Cooper as she sits down with the founders of spaces and thought leaders from the travel, design and hospitality spheres to share their story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Molly Cooper
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Molly Cooper
  • Show Website
    Curated Spaces

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