A New Chapter

Keen to create somewhere special to bring up their children, Elizabeth and Mark embarked on the huge task of restoring their inherited farmhouse in Co. Tyrone. Using both their practical and creative skills, they have created an idyllic country home.

Stepping into this charming stone cottage, home to Elizabeth Dalton, a pharmacist, her husband Mark, a farmer and college lecturer, and their three children, Charlie, Tilly and Annie, you are at once struck by the bright airy interiors with their wonderful mix of vintage pieces, colurful textiles, botanical prints, freshly cut flowers and plants galore. The vibe is extremely warm and welcoming. The house dates back to 1733 and is situated just outside Fintona in Co.Tyrone. The couple inherited the property ten years ago from Mark’s parents, ‘I remember first setting eyes on it when it was surrounded by snowdrops, it felt like a really special and magical place, and the fact that we would be the fourth generation to live here made it even more special,’ explains Elizabeth.

Read more in the February issue…