Inside a Soulful Somerset Artist’s Home Filled with Travel, Craft, and Character

In the artistic hillside town of Frome, Somerset, ceramicist Richard Pomeroy and travel writer Helena Drysdale have created a soulful countryside home that feels both deeply rooted and beautifully worldly. Over twenty years ago, the couple took on a full renovation of this historic property, slowly shaping it into a serene artist’s haven layered with travel, family history, and creative spirit.

Richard’s handcrafted ceramics appear throughout the house in quiet, thoughtful ways, woven into daily life rather than set apart, while artworks and objects gathered from across the globe reflect a life lived curiously and expansively. Step inside and you’ll find rooms filled with rich textures, well-loved surfaces, and small moments of artistry tucked into every corner.

Nothing here feels overly designed, instead, it feels collected, evolved, and deeply personal. Outside, the English countryside spills into the garden, softening the boundary between studio, home, and landscape. This is a place where creativity is not just a practice, but a rhythm of living — a home that tells its story slowly, the way only time and care can allow.