Glamping is often thought of as a summer pursuit, but a stay at The Hamlet is arguably at its best once the clocks go back. The huts are built for the colder months as much as the warm ones, and there is a particular kind of comfort in being cosy indoors while the frost settles outside. Here is why the quieter seasons are worth booking.
Warm huts, whatever the weather
Each hut is fully insulated and centrally heated, with two double beds and memory foam mattresses, so they stay warm and snug through winter and cool in summer. That means an autumn or winter stay is every bit as comfortable as a summer one, with the added charm of a frosty morning and low, golden light across the grounds. Wrap up, light the fire pit, and the cold becomes part of the appeal rather than something to endure.
The hot tub comes into its own
If there is one time of year to book the Southworth Spa, this is it. Sinking into a wood-fired hot tub with cold air on your face, then warming up in the outdoor sauna before a plunge shower, is a pleasure that only improves as the temperature drops. It is a private spa retreat for two at any time of year, but on a crisp evening it feels like something special.
Fewer crowds, slower days
The quieter seasons bring a calmer pace. Woodland walks feel more like your own, the grounds are peaceful, and there is less reason to rush anywhere. Come back from a cold afternoon walk, order a BBQ pack or dine in the Garden Room Eatery with your 10% guest discount, and settle in for a long evening by the fire.
Something on at the Hall
Autumn and winter are also when Samlesbury Hall comes alive with events. This is peak season for its guided and torchlight tours, its ghost hunts and, in December, its long-running Christmas ghost play. With free entry to the Hall included in your stay and events on the doorstep, there is plenty to build a weekend around. It is always worth checking What’s On before you travel.
A warm hut, a fire pit, a wood-fired hot tub and a 700-year-old hall lit against a winter sky. There are worse ways to spend a cold weekend.
Fancy a cosy escape? Check availability for an autumn or winter stay.
