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Newent garden and swimming pool design project

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Resort-style luxury on a working country estate in Gloucestershire


Type: Swimming Pool & Large Garden Design
Area: Newent
The garden
The addition of a bespoke swimming pool and outdoor entertaining area allowed these returning customers to make the most of the views and extend their outdoor space.
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A Seamless Blend of Countryside Views and Contemporary Luxury

Overview:

This elegant swimming pool project in Newent was created for returning clients whose trust in our work has grown over several years thanks to the successful garden design projects we have worked on together. They wanted to extend their existing formal garden with a new swimming pool and entertaining space that would feel completely at home in the surrounding landscape.

The challenge was to bring resort-style luxury to a working countryside estate – blending beautifully with the rolling fields, the ha-ha boundary, and the tranquil rhythm of rural life. The result is a space that feels effortless, calm and deeply connected to its setting.

Swimming pool design and construction on the Cotswolds
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Every element, from the handcrafted oak to the stillness of the water against the horizon, was designed with purpose

Design Approach

Because we already knew how the clients lived in their garden, we were able to design something perfectly attuned to their lifestyle – a place for large family gatherings, quiet swims overlooking their horses in the field and long summer evenings outdoors.

We created the haha wall to allow seamless views into the field, whilst stopping the horses from accessing the space. We built the swimming pool right up to the edge of the ha-ha, creating a natural infinity effect that makes you feel as if you’re floating among the fields with the horses beyond. Around it, we planted a low rose hedge to soften the edges without interrupting the view.

An oak-framed pool house, designed and built by our team, anchors the space – complete with an outdoor kitchen, fridge and storage, plus a shaded area for lounging and drying off. It’s as practical as it is beautiful, designed for long-term use and comfort.

We designed the space and dug out the pool area then worked closely with Compass Pools on the technical installation of the swimming pool, ensuring every dimension was exact and the finish exceptional. The lounging area flows naturally into a bar-height dining space, ideal for relaxed entertaining. Throughout, carefully placed Torc Pots add sculptural interest and seasonal planting opportunities, bringing elegance and continuity with other areas of the estate.

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An elegant pool garden crafted for luxury, and lasting partnership

Key Features

1) Repeat client project, showcasing ongoing collaboration and trust
2) Swimming pool designed to sit seamlessly beside the ha-ha for an infinity effect
3) Oak-framed pool house with outdoor kitchen, fridge and storage
4) Lounging, bar and dining areas for flexible entertaining
5) Torc artisan pots for structure and style
6) Complete design and build by Keltie & Clark, in partnership with Compass Pools

Swimming pool design and construction on the Cotswolds

Result

The finished garden feels both relaxed and refined – a private sanctuary with open, countryside views. Every element, from the craftsmanship of the oak frame to the stillness of the water against the horizon, is designed with purpose.

For these clients, it’s not just a swimming pool – it’s a lifestyle space, designed for connection, calm and enduring enjoyment. For us, it’s a testament to the beauty of long-term collaboration and the harmony that comes from design deeply rooted in place.