Melmerby Hall & Stag Cottage, Melmerby, near Langwathby, Penrith

About this property

Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage are both 5* Gold Award winning properties set in the foothills of the North Pennines, one of 40 classified Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England.

Melmerby Hall is a Grade II listed manor house within its own sandstone walled grounds, which are entered through an arched gateway at the edge of the village. The grounds include an archery lawn, walled vegetable gardens and a Victorian castle folly at the foot of the lawn (now converted to a children's play area). The forested grounds of 25 acres incorporate a small tributary of the River Eden with picnic area and stone barbecue by the stream.There is a connecting passage between Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage which has lockable soundproof doors to respect guest privacy.

Stag Cottage is a self-contained 17th century Grade II listed sandstone cottage set in the grounds of Melmerby Hall. It has separate, private, front and rear gardens, parking and entranceway. Carefully restored, it retains its period features such as stone mullion windows and a wood burning inglenook fireplace with complimentary logs, kindling and fire lighters provided. With private front and rear gardens and a sandstone patio with a Weber barbecue.

Both properties enjoy full access to the 25 acres of woodland grounds and have outstanding walks in the local area as well as being within close proximity to the Lake District National Park and Ullswater. You will also find Kirkbride Hall, sleeping eight guests within the grounds.

Additional Information:

Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request.

Babysitting by arrangement.

Up to four well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge per dog). Please ensure they are kept to the ground floor and off the furniture.

Complimentary logs, kindling and firelighters provided for guests use.

Two LCD televisions. DVD player. iPod docking system in Melmerby Hall. LCD television, DVD player and iPod docking station in Stag Cottage.

All duvets and pillows are feather filled. These may be changed to polycotton on request before guest arrival at no additional cost.

Catering service available, please contact Lynn Hilditch 07775 733608.

HOT TUB information The owners would be happy for the guests to hire a hot tub at the property.This can be arranged with Cumbria Hot Tub Hire - 07703 046523 or info@cumbriahottubhire.co.uk. The owners will ask for a £30 surcharge to be added to the reservation to cover the cost of extra water and electricity used.

Two EV chargers on-site shared between the five properties at Melmerby. Payment made via QR code, full details will be provided prior to arrival.

Clay pigeon shooting can be arranged with prior notice.

Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Sorry, no fireworks other than 5th November and New Years Eve.

please note: Any wedding enquiries must be directed through the office.