Nobu Hospitality announced plans for Nobu Woolfox, a hotel, restaurant and branded residence development set within 185 acres in Rutland, England, near the Georgian town of Stamford. The project is being developed in partnership with Woolfox and marks the first countryside property in the Nobu Hospitality portfolio.
The development will include lake view rooms and suites, a Nobu restaurant and bar, curated food and beverage spaces, a spa, a swimming pool, gym and landscaped grounds. A collection of branded residences will also be part of the development. The property will be positioned as a destination and members’ club. Woolfox is located within approximately one to two hours of London, Cambridge, Birmingham and Manchester.
“This is a truly special location in the heart of England, surrounded by rolling historic landscapes and quintessential English countryside,” said 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, tranquility and a sense of escape. We look forward to working closely with Woolfox to envision and curate a truly distinctive English countryside retreat.”
“We’re excited to be partnering with Nobu to bring its first rural destination to a truly special part of the English countryside,” said Chris Riddle, Co-Founder of Woolfox. “From the very beginning, our dream for Woolfox has been to create a place where people can slow down, reconnect and spend meaningful time together away from the pace of everyday life. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in that journey. Nobu is celebrated around the world not only for its exceptional cuisine but also for the care, warmth and attention it brings to every guest experience. Together, we share a vision of creating something genuinely special, a place where the magic of Nobu can be experienced in a peaceful rural setting, offering something rare, memorable and deeply personal for everyone who visits.”
Rutland is located near Rutland Water, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe and offers access to walking, cycling, sailing, water sports and fly fishing.