Madonna, Brad Pitt and William Wordsworth are all known to have visited Dove Nest, the former name of award-winning The Samling Hotel. It doesn’t take much imagination to understand why. Perched on the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District, The Samling offers luxury accommodation with panoramic lake views. As well as exceptional service, comfort and fine dining, a weekend here is ideal for those who like to plunge into cool water, walk in the hills and end the day with an incredible meal.