Mentioned in the Domesday Book, this grand country house is a magnificent venue for celebrating special occasions with friends or family surrounded by the spectacular Lake District National Park.
Occupying a secluded spot in the north-western corner of the Lake District, this stunning property offers sumptuous accommodation for 14 human and three canine guests. Offering glorious views over Lorton Vale, this extensive house has been lovingly updated while retaining plenty of original features. With grand fireplaces, antique furnishings, a sauna, stone mullion windows, wood-panelled walls, a knot garden and a baby grand piano, this rambling historic country house provides a wonderful backdrop for a big family celebration or long-awaited reunion.
This beautiful country house features a light, spacious lounge perfect for relaxing with a film or a board game and a drink from the bar. The country-style kitchen has plenty of equipment and a charming breakfast table, and is a pleasure to cook in. When the meal is ready, guests can be summoned by ringing the large dinner gong and assembling in the formal dining room. With an open fire, grand piano and large dining table, this is a memorable space for everyone to gather together. The ground floor also offers a wood-panelled entrance hallway, a handy utility room, and a tiled WC with a Thomas Crapper lavatory. The property’s grandeur extends to the seven tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms upstairs: four king-size and three doubles. Outside, the elegant grounds feature a formal knot garden with a fountain, a delightful terrace, a summer house with a sauna, and a sweeping lawn with plenty of space for your canine companions to play. There is also a private pasture which is shared with The Lodge- Winder Hall. It has a half-mile walk along the River Cocker with fishing rights included. Winder Hall and The Lodge - Winder Hall can booked along side each other to accommodate up to 18 guests
The thriving town of Keswick (9 miles) and the Georgian town of Cockermouth (4 miles) have plenty of great dog-friendly places to eat and drink. The nearest of the lakes are Crummock Water and Loweswater (both 4 miles). Dogs are welcome at the Puzzling Place, the grounds at Mirehouse and Whinlatter Forest Park (all within 12 miles).