Where High Fashion Meets Hedgerows: The Burberry x The Newt Collaboration

Imagine drifting above Somerset’s patchwork hills in a Burberry Check hot-air balloon, the wind in your hair and the scent of English roses in the air. Below you: 2,000 rolling acres of The Newt in Somerset, the country’s most talked-about luxury estate. Welcome to the summer where Burberry swaps catwalks for croquet lawns—and does so with signature flair.

This season, two paragons of British sophistication—Burberry and The Newt—have joined forces to celebrate a shared devotion to craftsmanship, countryside elegance, and the spirit of the Great British summer. If there were ever a reason to pack your monogrammed trunks and set off for Somerset, this is it.

A Stylish Debut at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The collaboration bloomed (quite literally) at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where Burberry hosted an opening dinner worthy of both a glossy editorial and a royal RSVP list. Think tables laden with seasonal florals, linen napkins with the iconic check, and conversation swirling around sustainability, style, and the romance of rural escape. It was a fitting overture to what promises to be one of the most stylish summer residencies in the UK hospitality scene.

A Heritage of Exploration, Reimagined

This isn’t just about looking good—it’s about living well. And historically. The collaboration pays homage to Burberry’s storied history of outfitting adventurers. Fun fact: in 1908, Air Commodore Edward Maitland took to the skies in a hot-air balloon, swaddled in Burberry gabardine. Fast-forward to 2025, and that same spirit of exploration is alive and well at The Newt, albeit with more Instagrammable results.

Take a spin around the estate in a custom Burberry golf buggy or stroll the croquet lawn where, yes, the Burberry Check is mown into the grass. Pure theatre, with a sartorial wink.

From Check-In to Checkmate: Experiences Worth Packing For

Every corner of The Newt has been subtly (and not-so-subtly) transformed through the Burberry lens. Here’s what awaits:

• Burberry-embellished badminton court with branded racquets and nets (Wimbledon who?)
• Curated installations inspired by the English countryside, filtered through fashion-forward eyes
• A bespoke boutique offering pieces from Burberry’s Summer 2025 collection: think check swimwear, rain-ready outerwear, and accessories that toe the line between runway and ramble

This is luxury hotel living for those who prefer their spa days with a side of style strategy.

Where You’ll Stay: The Newt in All Its Glory

The estate itself is a masterclass in rural elegance. At its heart: Hadspen House, a Georgian gem with 23 impeccably designed rooms blending historic restraint and modern wit. Down the lane, The Farmyard offers 17 more bedrooms in a reimagined dairy—complete with grazing livestock, pool, and the kind of bar where you order a negroni before noon (because you’re on holiday, darling).

Explore the cyder orchards on a complimentary bike, or indulge in a garden-to-table feast before retreating to the spa. And yes, your umbrella, scarf, and trench coat are Burberry-approved.

Book Now, Brag Later

The Newt’s Burberry Summer Experience is available from early June through the sun-dappled end of summer. Reservations are already becoming as scarce as a dry day in London, so act accordingly.

Contact: reservations@thenewtinsomerset.com

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