Welcome to theundergroundstream, a space curated by two artists, for art, artists, and lovers of art.
Theundergroundstream is a space to show extraordinary artworks by extraordinary artists from around the world, and to nurture the love of art in this area of already outstanding natural beauty.
We rescued the old stone building that was once the granary, dairy and haybarn, and transformed it into the new gallery. One day, while sitting outside it on the steps of the garden, while watching and listening to the gentle babble of the underground stream - the stream that dives beneath the barn one side and emerges from underneath it the other - we wondered what to call it ...!
Theundergroundstream gallery was launched in October 2023 with an exhibition of works by us - Christopher Cook and Susie David - by way of introducing ourselves and the space.
This is a place that invites real-life connections, with the artworks themselves, the artists who make them, between artist, viewers and curators.
The gallery is more word-of-mouth than social-media-mouthy, and offers a peaceful, meditative version of the artworld.
While you're visiting the gallery you might like to explore the coast. Down the lane is the surf beach Bantham, Bigbury and other coves, beaches and sea inlets. Guests often use this place as a base to explore the area: by walking the coastal path, wild swimming, stand up paddle boarding, taking a surf lesson, snorkelling, or less energetically - simply lying on a blanket in a sand dune with a book, ...or even a note-book, sketch book, camera... and make some work!
We have three double en-suite accommodation for mini-retreats and residencies, for a maximum of six guests. The rooms have a minimal calm aesthetic - buffed concrete floors, white walls, pure cotton and linen, and super king award-winning mattresses.
Close by is the foodies' feast paradise - Wild Artichokes, and even closer by is Ben Howard's award-winning cafe - Outside, or just a walk up the lane is a cosy Devon pub with open log fires.
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