Refurbishment of an 18th-century stable building behind The Talbot pub in Lytham into premium holiday accommodation. The project required careful navigation of conservation requirements whilst integrating modern mechanical and electrical systems into the historic cobble and brick structure. Our design preserved original features including exposed beams, stable doors, and pitching holes, whilst delivering comfort through heating, ventilation, and electrical design.
CLIENT: Vogue Jewel Property
LOCATION: Lytham, Lancashire
COMPLETED: July 2025
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Design
By working closely with conservation officers and specialist contractors, we achieved a design that maintains the building’s architectural significance whilst providing guests with modern amenities including high-speed connectivity and efficient climate control.
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The property owners wanted to convert the historic stables behind The Talbot into high-quality holiday accommodation. Dating back to the late 18th century, this listed building is Lytham’s oldest structure. Constructed using traditional cobble and red brick vernacular, architecture typical of the pre-industrial Fylde coast.
The primary goal was creating two luxury apartments that would showcase original features like exposed beams, the imposing stable door, and feed pitching holes, whilst ensuring guests enjoyed contemporary comfort. The owners needed mechanical and electrical systems that would operate efficiently without compromising the building’s historic character or damaging its protected fabric.
The project also required addressing practical considerations around accessibility, safety compliance, and creating the infrastructure needed for successful holiday lettings, including reliable heating, modern bathrooms, and high-speed internet connectivity.
OUR SOLUTION
PSA was appointed to complete a full M&E design for the building services. Our design strategy focused on concealing modern services within the existing structure, avoiding unnecessary alterations to the historic fabric. Using Revit, the team carefully coordinated the duct work so as to work with the existing structure.
For heating, we specified traditional style radiators that were fitting with their surroundings. This approach maintained the visual integrity whilst providing efficient, even heat distribution throughout both apartments. The electrical design incorporated LED lighting carefully positioned to highlight architectural details whilst meeting illumination standards.
Key design elements:
- Traditional style radiators
- Concealed electrical infrastructure
- High-speed broadband through existing service routes
- Modern plumbing integrated within historic constraints
THE OUTCOME
The completed project successfully balances heritage preservation with modern functionality. Guests now enjoy luxury accommodation whilst benefiting from efficient heating, modern bathrooms, and reliable connectivity. Our approach satisfied conservation requirements whilst delivering the comfort standards essential for successful holiday lettings.
