a year at the parsonage by charlie mccormick & ben pentreath pre-order

Pre-order, this book will ship in November 2026.

For over a decade, celebrated interior designer Ben Pentreath and award-winning gardener Charlie McCormick transformed The Old Parsonage in Dorset into one of Britain’s most inspiring homes. In this beautifully photographed book, they open the doors for one final year before beginning a new chapter in Orkney.

Between the pages you’ll find:

• Timeless English country house interiors.
• Inspiring garden design through every season.
• Ben Pentreath’s signature decorating style, with colour, antiques and classic English interiors.
• Charlie McCormick’s celebrated planting, flowers and productive garden.
• Seasonal traditions, entertaining and everyday life at The Old Parsonage.
• Hundreds of beautiful photographs of the house and gardens.
• The story behind the couple’s move from Dorset to the remote island of Rousay, Orkney.

Part interiors book, part garden book and part personal story, A Year at the Parsonage is a celebration of English country living, beautiful homes and the changing seasons. Filled with decorating inspiration, gardening ideas and breathtaking photography, it’s a book to return to throughout the year.

Dimensions: 261mm x 30mm x 208mm. 256 pages, hardcover.