Nobu Hospitality has announced plans for a new countryside hotel and restaurant destination in partnership with Woolfox, bringing its globally recognised F&B offering to the heart of rural England.

Located in Rutland, near the Georgian town of Stamford, the project represents the first-of-its-kind concept for the Nobu Hospitality portfolio – a countryside escape shaped by nature, space and a slower pace of living. Bringing together Nobu’s signature blend of luxury hospitality and Japanese-Peruvian dining, the development is slated as a chance for guests to disconnect from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with the landscape, seasons and the restorative power of the outdoors.

Signalling a move into refined countryside retreats and the brand’s first collaboration with lifestyle members club Woolfox, the development will feature a signature Nobu restaurant and bar alongside curated F&B spaces. Accommodation spans lake view rooms and suites and a collection of branded residences. Plans also include extensive wellness and leisure amenities, with a dedicated spa, swimming pool and gym, as well as landscaped grounds designed to make the most of the setting.

“This is a truly special location in the heart of England, surrounded by rolling historic landscapes and quintessential English countryside,” comments Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality. “For the first time within our portfolio, we have the opportunity at Nobu Woolfox to create a special countryside retreat experience – one that offers all the hallmarks of Nobu, but in a setting defined by nature, tranquillity, and a sense of escape. We look forward to working closely with Woolfox to envision and curate a truly distinctive English countryside retreat.”