The Samling Hotel
11 expert reviews
“Small hotel restaurant in an old farmhouse, which looks out over its 66 acre grounds and down Lake Windermere.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"This place oozes exclusivity from every carefully fashioned corner. Today the hotel is favored by the rich and famous." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The gabled house dates from the late 18th century and was once owned by Wordsworth's landlord." Full review
Jetsetter
"An elegant country house in England's Lake District, with a gourmet, 10-course Michelin-starred dinner." Full review
Independent
"The Samling is so stylishly low-key, even the deer that keep the grass trimmed are almost absurdly relaxed"
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Independent
"One of the loveliest spots to bed down in is this 12-room bolthole on a hillside on the fringe of Lake Windermere. Horticulturally minded lovers will adore rambling through its 65 acres of fellside"
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Lonely Planet
"If money's no object, this deluxe country house is the choice... early bookings score a substantial discount." Full review
Independent
"With show-stopping views over Windermere, understated, luxurious bedrooms, smart or casual dining, and a staggering wine cellar, The Samling is a place to lie back and luxuriate – possibly in the hot tub"
Independent
"More of a townhouse than a county pile, you’ll find artwork by Matisse, Picasso on the walls...the hotel’s refreshingly dog-friendly too and the grounds are ideal for long, head-clearing walks"
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The full-length windows in the striking slate and glass extension of this Lakeland country house provide spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside" Full review
Michelin Guide
"It’s a bit more like a private vacation home — service is excellent, but secondary to the main spectacle, which is the house, the estate and the lake." Full review
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