Fairlight Hastings, United Kingdom
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Cantilevered woodland lodge
The solitary cabin rests on stilts above the forest floor, letting two guests live directly among ancient trees.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Electrochromic glass facades and cedar cladding cantilevered over a woodland embankment.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Designed as a minimalist vessel for guests within a natural clearing in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Looking Glass Lodge blends seamlessly into its protected surrounding woodland.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In ancient High Weald woodland bordering Mallydams Wood Nature Reserve, secluded on an eight-acre plot.
The rooms
A freestanding stone soaking tub sits in the bedroom corner, looking directly out through the floor-to-ceiling glass.
How it began
The lodge borders Mallydams Wood, a wildlife reserve established in the 1960s by the owner's parents.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.