The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to keep our feet grounded this year, and even the jet-set elite are looking for home-based holiday alternatives. When the lockdown is eased enough to allow for a countryside retreat, social distancing measures will be in place for the foreseeable future. Only the hotels that can offer enough personal space for every guest will be able to operate as normal.
We have searched up and down the UK to find secluded luxury hotels that are best placed to thrive despite the obvious challenges. The hotels chosen all have a specific feature conducive to social distancing, and many are preparing to reopen for the summer on July 4. Some are set within expansive private grounds; others offer amazing private residences away from the main property. All of them have one thing in common: they offer the ultimate in luxury accommodation.
The Samling
Set within England’s Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Samling Hotel (pictured above) offers guests their very own slice of one of the world’s most coveted natural landscapes. With just 12 suites, the hotel can offer space and attentive service to every guest even when it is fully booked.
The boutique hotel sits on 67 acres of private land, so no matter how busy the rest of the Lake District gets, you are guaranteed to have ample space to explore the wonderous woodlands that sit behind it. You can hike up to the top of Jenkins Crag to soak in expansive views of Lake Windermere and the numerous fells that surround it before returning for a well-deserved afternoon tea on the hotel’s expansive outdoor terrace.
The Samling also has a large dining room that will easily convert to adhere to social distancing measures. Guests will be able to safely enjoy the seasonal delights of Executive Head Chef Robby Jenks. The highly-rated chef creates elevated traditional Cumbrian dishes using only the most sought-after local produce. The Samling also has an expansive wine cellar and offers private tastings with their accomplished sommelier, Robert Patla.
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