She jetted to Portugal for her annual family summer holiday this year, before cutting the trip short by two weeks to self-isolate under new government guidelines.
And the lavish five-star resort Holly Willoughby and her loved ones stayed at in the Algarve has been revealed as a celebrity hotspot, boasting private villas, a spa and scuba diving.
The This Morning presenter, 39, who jetted off with husband Dan Baldwin and their three children Harry, 11, Belle, nine and Chester, five, were staying at the Quinta Do Lago resort, beloved by celebrities such as Coleen Rooney and Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones.
Wow: The lavish five-star resort Holly Willoughby and her loved ones stayed at in the Algarve has been revealed as a celebrity hotspot, boasting private villas, a spa and scuba diving – The Quinta do Lago resort
Family first: The This Morning presenter, 39, jetted off with husband Dan Baldwin and their three children Harry, 11, Belle, nine and Chester, five – but had to cut their holiday short to self-isolate under new government guidelines
Promising privacy and luxury, the resort features the stunning Magnolia Hotel, which has 121 rooms, including the Royal Suite with a private pool, as well as a selection of sleek villas which Holly no doubt, would have opted for.
Holly and her family can dine in the Ca d Ora restaurant, which serves Venetian cuisine or the Brisa do Mar eaterie which features Portuguese and International dishes and a view over the sea.
There is also a lakeside restaurant, The Shack, which serves afternoon drinks and a selection of tasty food such as fish tacos and burgers. It also puts on live music every evening.
Holly can wind down in the hotel’s spa complex which features six massage rooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, a Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi and beauty treatments.
Holiday: Promising privacy and luxury, the resort features the stunning Magnolia Hotel, which has 121 rooms, including the Royal Suite with a private pool
Lavish: The resort also features a selection of sleek villas which Holly no doubt, would have opted for
Dining in style: There is also a lakeside restaurant, The Shack, which serves afternoon drinks and a selection of tasty food such as fish tacos and burgers. It also puts on live music every evening
Sports fans can revel in the 10 luxurious golf courses, go windsurfing on the resort’s own saltwater lake or go horse riding.
Guests can also book scuba diving packages, go on a pedalo trip around the lake, fish or parasail.
Water parks Atlantic Park, The Big One, Zoomarine and The Aqua Show are also within driving distance for family activities.
Last week it was revealed Holly was forced to cut short her seven-week family holiday to go into quarantine so that she can return on time to host This Morning.
Views: The resort is beloved by celebrities such as Coleen Rooney and Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones
Sunkissed: The golden beach is just a 10 minute walk from the resort’s hotel
Relaxed: Holly and her family can relax on one of the resort’s day beds during the day
The TV presenter had planned to fly home from the Algarve at the end of August her summer break.
But UK government Covid-19 restrictions mean all passengers returning to Britain from Portugal must self-isolate for 14 days.
As a result, the TV star has flown home a fortnight early and will quarantine with her family at their London home to be back on screens by September 7.
Chic: The hotel boasts spacious and chic rooms with enviable views of the Algarve in Portugal
Wow: Sports fans can revel in the 10 luxurious golf courses, go windsurfing on the resort’s own saltwater lake or go horse riding
Chilled: The resort also features an outdoor jacuzzi and a stunning outdoor pool
Where to dine? Holly and her family can dine in the Ca d Ora restaurant, which serves Venetian cuisine or the Brisa do Mar eaterie which features Portuguese and International dishes and a view over the sea
Al fresco: There is a outdoor dining area which offers stunning views of the countryside
A source told MailOnline: ‘Holly accepts that she has to go into quarantine and will follow the rules but she isn’t happy losing two weeks from her holiday.
‘The summer break is her chance to re-charge after a hectic period and to spend time with her family. After all the stresses of the pandemic she had been looking forward to relaxing as long as possible.
‘Instead of seven weeks away she has had to make it five – but it’s what she’s had to do to keep the This Morning team safe and to ensure she returns to the show on time.’
Reception: A relaxed indoor area overlooks the pool and provides a chilled space to kick back
Modern decor: One of the resort’s rooms features cream and aquamarine decor and modern artwork
Stunning: The resort features stunning seaside and countryside views from one of its pools
Downtime: Holly can wind down in the hotel’s spa complex which features six massage rooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, a Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi and beauty treatments
Decor: The resort boasts lavish, tropical decor in one of its cocktail bars with scenic views
All good things come to an end: Holly was recently forced to cut short her seven-week family holiday to go into quarantine so that she can return on time to host This Morning
A source close to Holly said of the arrangement: ‘Holly isn’t ‘unhappy’ to be returning, but happy to do what is necessary to keep everyone safe’.
The UK government introduced the 14-day quarantine period for travellers to the country on June 8 when a coronavirus spike hit with an infection rate of almost 50 per 100,000 population, one of the highest in Europe.
They flew to Portugal soon after her last appearance on This Morning on July 10 with Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford, both 60, filling in.
Friends say Holly cherishes the summer break as she gets to spend more time with her family away from the commitments of filming ITV’s This Morning.
Returning to work: The source explained that Holly was disappointed but it’s what ‘she’s had to do to keep the This Morning team safe and to ensure she returns to the show on time’
Quality time: Holly had planned to fly home from the Algarve at the end of August after taking a summer break with husband Dan and their children
The strain of presenting during the pandemic showed when Holly penned an emotional farewell from TV last month.
She had continued to present the popular daytime program with Phillip, 58, working with producers to ensure the show went ahead as normal.
Holly took to Instagram before her summer break to express her thanks to the This Morning team and the viewers who tuned in during lockdown.
She said: ‘Thank you… thank you for staying with us over the last 109 days… When we began this new way of broadcasting, we had no idea how long we would be able to come in, or whether it would be our last time broadcasting from the studio during lockdown.
‘The team have adapted and had plan a, b, c and d in place just in case… Some days we didn’t know If we’d have the content to fill the show, but somehow we always managed it and even had a few laughs along the way.
‘You see us, but we feel that you are there with us, every single show… @thismorning holds a mirror up to life and reflects the mood of what we are all feeling.’
Holly added: ‘I can’t thank our team enough! @martinfrizell1, Emma, all the production who came in.
‘The production team who worked from home, crew, the TM family and fellow presenters who are consistently brilliant, but mostly to @schofe for metaphorically holding my hand and reliably being socially distanced shoulder to shoulder with me…
‘What a strange time… Feeling incredibly grateful… Huge love, thank you again… See you in September.’
‘The summer is her chance to re-charge’: A source told MailOnline Holly isn’t happy about cutting her summer break short by two weeks but understands she must follow the rules