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The Samling

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2003

Indeed. Located 120 miles north of Manchester, the Samling delightedly bills itself as the 'un-country house' hotel, one free of 'snooty nostalgic stuff.' According to Parkin, an executive decision was made not to put trouser presses and coffeemakers in the 10 guest rooms, 'because we are determined to look as little like a hotel as possible.' Also proudly and pointedly absent are a formal reception and an old-school, bells-and-whistles bar. Instead, the front hall has an antique escritoire whose drop...MORE>>

– Christopher Petkanas Modern English

Last updated June 2003