The Lakes by Yoo

Luxury rural estate, The Lakes by Yoo, is pleased to announce that this Summer, a collection of new waterside cabins and apartments will be available for guests to enjoy. The first of their kind on the estate, the new luxury cabins and apartments have been thoughtfully designed by YOO Studio, founded by international property entrepreneur John Hitchcox and the world's most celebrated designer Philippe Starck. With nine two-bedroom cabins and 18 three-bedroom apartments, the new accommodation offering is perfectly suited for couples, families and groups of friends.

The new cabins and apartments will be available for shorter bookings, with guests able to opt for two-night stays, making it an ideal luxury weekend break from London. With sustainable touches throughout, including the use of natural and local materials, such as Cotswold stone and locally woven willow, the aesthetic of these new spaces blends seamlessly with its rural surroundings. Design highlights include a double height open plan living space with a cosy wood burner, a split-level deck overlooking Marley Lake and a four-poster bed with views over the lake.

Set amongst 850 acres of lakes, meadows and woodlands, The Lakes offers guests an authentic wilderness oasis with facilities and activities that range from fishing and boating to tennis and zip-wiring. A dedicated concierge service is able to arrange bespoke experiences and events on demand. Guests can book a mixologist and cocktail tasting in their cabin or arrange for a private chef to cook their favourite meal whilst they sit al fresco on their deck. The estate's restaurant, Elsa's, will reopen for the summer season offering an alfresco tipi setting and a series of summer pop ups. Launching in April is an exclusive Easter pop up with Fuego Dining Co, specialising in outdoor food and sociable cooking.

Guests can enjoy a selection of diverse and innovative new treatments and therapies available at The Spa. Newly refurbished, The Spa combines cutting edge technology with traditional tried and tested therapies alongside advanced bio hacking techniques. The spa will endeavour to restore physical, mental, emotional balance and strength. Guests can also benefit from personal training on-site and enjoy the 17-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness suite.

Sustainable living lies at the heart of the estate's ethos, with conservation and ecology at its core. On the estate, over 500,000 trees have been planted, a farm created, bees cultivated, and millions invested to create an ecologically respectful environment​. There are also a variety of initiatives and fundraising programmes which support the local community.

With acclaimed design partners including Kate Moss, Philippe Starck, Kelly Hoppen, and Jade Jagger, The Lakes by Yoo is a haven for families, friends and colleagues to come together and rest, relax and recharge in a truly idyllic setting that is just 90 minutes away from London.

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