London, September 2026: The Samling Hotel is delighted to have retained its prestigious Two MICHELIN Keys from the Michelin Guide for a third consecutive year, reaffirming its position as one of the UK’s most outstanding hotels.
The Michelin Keys are awarded to hotels that offer an exceptional experience, with inspectors assessing properties against five universal criteria: excellence in architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for money and a significant contribution to the neighbourhood or setting.
The Samling’s Two Key recognition reflects its distinctive combination of exceptional hospitality, beautiful surroundings and outstanding food. Perched above the shores of Lake Windermere and set within 65 acres of woodland, meadows and gardens, the intimate 12-room hotel offers guests a deeply personal experience rooted in its spectacular Lake District setting.
Michelin inspectors visited the hotel anonymously and delivered a gleaming report “From the stately rooms to the elegant restaurant to the bramble and bush on the hillside above the lake - the Samling is an experience of contrasts from beginning to end.”
Oliver Smith, General Manager at The Samling, said: "To retain Two Michelin Keys for a third consecutive year is a wonderful recognition of the passion and commitment of our entire team. At The Samling, we want every stay to feel genuinely special and we are incredibly proud to see that experience recognised once again by the Michelin Guide, and to be able to share this very special corner of the Lake District with our guests."
The continued recognition places The Samling among a select group of UK hotels celebrated by the MICHELIN Guide, highlighting the Lake District’s growing reputation as a destination for exceptional hospitality, food and nature-led escapes.
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About The Samling www.thesamlinghotel.co.uk
Located above the shores of Windermere, The Samling welcomes guests to enjoy exceptional hospitality, fine dining and service, surrounded by 65 acres of beautiful woodlands, meadows and gardens. With 12 stylish and luxurious rooms, ranging from Classic bedrooms through to Cottages, The Samling is the ideal destination to those looking to enjoy the stunning surroundings of Windermere, and to enjoy service of the highest level. Executive Chef Robby Jenks alongside Head Chef Carl Wild creates a seasonal menu inspired by The Samling’s location, created to match the striking lakeland panorama which is the backdrop to the restaurant. The Wine Cellar boasts over 1200 of the world’s finest wines, including a strong selection of English wines, making The Samling a truly exceptional destination.
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