Nobu Woolfox - New Hotel in Rutland, England

A Countryside Setting Near Stamford

Nobu Woolfox will unfold across 185 acres of the English countryside, close to the Georgian town of Stamford and within easy reach of Rutland Water. Here, the scenery shifts from city skylines to rolling fields, wooded paths and quiet lakes, creating an atmosphere made for long walks and unhurried afternoons. The location offers an appealing balance between escape and accessibility. Woolfox is approximately one to two hours from London, Cambridge, Birmingham and Manchester, making it particularly suited to short countryside breaks as well as longer stays. Nearby Rutland Water adds another dimension, with opportunities for sailing, cycling, walking, water sports and fly fishing.

A New Chapter for the Nobu Lifestyle

Nobu Woolfox is being developed through a partnership between Nobu Hospitality and Woolfox, the existing luxury lifestyle members club founded in 2020. The project will transform the existing estate into a new destination combining hospitality, residences and private club living. For Nobu, this represents an important evolution. Known for sophisticated urban hotels and restaurants around the world, the brand is now taking its distinctive approach to luxury into a landscape defined by nature and tranquility. The vision is deliberately slower. Guests, members and residents will be encouraged to reconnect with the changing seasons, the outdoors and the simple pleasure of having space to breathe.

Nature Led Design and a New Sense of Place

While the detailed architectural and interior design teams have not yet been fully revealed, the concept is already defined by its relationship with the surrounding landscape. Rather than imposing a conventional resort on the countryside, Nobu Woolfox is being conceived as a low density destination shaped by its natural setting. The development will bring together the hotel, restaurant, residences and leisure facilities within the existing 185 acre estate. Lakes, meadows and landscaped grounds will become an integral part of the experience, allowing the architecture and hospitality spaces to feel connected to the countryside rather than separated from it. This approach marks a notable departure for Nobu, retaining the brand’s polished aesthetic while giving it a distinctly English sense of place.

Lake View Rooms and Branded Residences

The future Nobu Woolfox hotel will feature lake view rooms and suites, although the final number and detailed accommodation categories have not yet been announced. Their positioning within the estate is expected to make the surrounding landscape a central part of the guest experience. Alongside the hotel, a collection of Nobu branded residences will introduce another way of experiencing the destination. Residents will be able to enjoy the same hospitality philosophy while having access to the wider lifestyle and leisure offering. The combination of hotel accommodation and private residences reinforces Woolfox’s ambition to become more than a weekend hotel. It is being shaped as a destination where guests can return throughout the year and experience the countryside through different seasons.

The Nobu Table Meets the English Countryside

At the heart of the development will be a signature Nobu restaurant and bar, bringing the brand’s globally recognized dining experience into an entirely new setting. The restaurant will sit alongside additional food and beverage spaces designed for guests, residents and members. While the detailed culinary concept and chef have not yet been announced, the Nobu identity is expected to remain central, with the brand’s Japanese inspired cuisine providing a sophisticated contrast to its rural surroundings. It is an intriguing proposition: Nobu’s polished dining culture, traditionally associated with international city destinations, reimagined around long lunches, countryside views and evenings that unfold at a gentler pace.

Wellness, Leisure and Life Outdoors

Wellness will form a major part of Nobu Woolfox, with plans for a dedicated spa, swimming pool and gym. The facilities are intended to complement the natural surroundings and encourage a more restorative approach to travel. Beyond the hotel itself, the estate opens the door to an unusually extensive range of outdoor experiences. Walking and cycling trails, sailing, water sports and fly fishing at nearby Rutland Water will make it possible to spend much of the day outside. The result is a more holistic interpretation of the Nobu stay, where wellness is not confined to a treatment room but becomes part of the rhythm of the countryside.

A New Kind of Nobu Escape

Nobu Woolfox promises to be one of the most intriguing new chapters in the evolution of the Nobu brand. Far from the energy of Manhattan, London or other major cities, this new destination will trade urban intensity for open landscapes, lakes and a slower rhythm. With its combination of luxury hospitality, signature dining, wellness and countryside living, Nobu Woolfox could offer something increasingly rare: a sophisticated escape where doing less becomes part of the experience.

We love Nobu Woolfox for:

– Opening date to be announced, marking Nobu’s first countryside property in the world
– 185 acres of English countryside near Stamford and Rutland Water
– Lake view rooms and suites surrounded by landscaped grounds
– Signature Nobu restaurant and bar with additional food and beverage spaces
– Dedicated spa, swimming pool, gym and extensive outdoor activities
– Branded residences creating a new luxury countryside lifestyle destination