2026: A Year of Beginnings, Boldness, and Belonging

In numerology, 2026 is a Universal Year 1 the start of an entirely new cycle. A year defined by initiation, leadership, courage, and the willingness to step into something not yet fully formed. It carries the energy of the pioneer: the one who lights the match, sets the course, and trusts what unfolds next.

As evolutionary astrologer and former NASA scientist Jill Brown notes, this is a year when “systems and organisations receive a recycle and a new beginning.” Not change for the sake of it, but renewal with purpose. Progress that honours what has come before while refusing to stand still.

It is a year that calls for clarity, responsibility, and belief in what’s possible both individually and collectively.

And for us at Combermere, that message could not feel more aligned.

A Place That Has Always Understood Evolution

Combermere Abbey has never been static.

Across centuries, it has evolved quietly, confidently, and always with respect for its foundations. Today, that same philosophy guides everything we do. We are not interested in preserving history behind glass. We believe heritage should be lived, felt, and carried forward.

2026 marks a renewed commitment to that belief.

This is a year of bold steps and thoughtful innovation. Of pushing boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in the land, the landscape, and the sense of calm that defines Combermere.

Because true luxury today is not excess. It is space. Stillness. Belonging. And intention.

The Fire Horse Year: Momentum with Meaning

From February 17, 2026, we enter the Year of the Fire Horse a symbol of freedom, passion, movement, and fearless forward momentum.

The Fire Horse does not hesitate. It represents independence, dynamism, and decisive action. It reminds us that growth requires courage and that comfort zones, while safe, are never where transformation happens.

At Combermere, this energy mirrors our own direction. We move forward not by abandoning who we are, but by sharpening our vision. By creating experiences that feel relevant, restorative, and quietly powerful.

When Experience Becomes Memory

One recent guest described their stay at Empress Cottage as “a green Wonderland, far from all the stresses of life.”

They spoke of arriving through the gates and feeling the landscape open its arms ancient trees, wildlife, water, and wide skies creating a sense of safety and ease that is increasingly rare.

They wrote about evenings by the log burner, mornings walking beside the mere with their dog, and the reassurance that every detail from architecture to cleanliness had been considered with genuine care.

What they described was not just accommodation.
It was restoration.

This is what we strive to offer every guest: not simply a place to stay, but a place to exhale. A place where time stretches, the mind quiets, and the outside world softens its grip.

Accommodation Designed for How You Want to Stay

Our award-winning accommodation is designed to meet people where they are whether that’s a romantic escape for two, a gathering of friends or family, or a peaceful solo retreat.

From elegant cottages and contemporary lodges to elevated heritage spaces within the Abbey itself, each stay balances comfort with character. Some are dog-friendly, inviting long walks and shared moments outdoors. Others offer refined seclusion and quiet luxury.

Every space is thoughtfully designed, beautifully furnished, and immersed in the landscape allowing you to experience Combermere in a way that feels personal, unrushed, and deeply grounding.

The Combermere Club: Belonging Beyond the Stay

For those who have experienced Combermere first-hand, the journey does not end at departure.

The Combermere Club is our way of staying connected with past guests a loyalty scheme rooted in experience rather than transaction. It offers exclusive discounts, tailored offers, and priority access, but more importantly, it reflects a shared understanding of what Combermere represents.

It is not open to everyone. It is earned through experience.

The Club allows our guests to remain part of Combermere’s evolving story returning, reconnecting, and growing alongside the estate as it continues to evolve.

Looking Ahead, With Purpose

As we step into 2026, we do so with confidence and clarity.

We will continue to evolve not by chasing trends, but by listening deeply to what people need now: meaningful experiences, genuine connection, and environments that feel both grounding and inspiring.

We will continue to innovate thoughtfully, sustainably, and in ways that respect the land and those who walk upon it.

And we will continue to welcome those who feel aligned with this rhythm those who understand that Combermere is not just a destination, but a feeling that stays with you long after you leave.

A New Cycle Begins

A Universal Year 1 invites us to begin again with wisdom earned, not forgotten.

At Combermere, we embrace that invitation fully.

Rooted in history.
Guided by intention.
And ready — always — for what’s next.

 

2026 is here.
And the journey forward has never felt more meaningful.

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Whether you’re seeking rest, reconnection, or inspiration, your stay at Combermere is the first step into something lasting.

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