10 Bedroom House In Cartmel, Cumbria

• Bedrooms: 10
• Sleeps: 20
• Bathrooms: 10
• Hot Tub: No
• Swimming Pool: No
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Pub Nearby: Yes
• Shop Nearby: Yes
• Our Rating: 5

Built in the 1800’s, Cark Manor honours historic opulence. Welcomed by its classical architecture as soon as you pull up the driveway, this stunning property oozes elegance and style from the start. Situated in the Southern end of The Lake District National Park, you are well placed for easy access to many spectacular locations. Enjoy a flutter at the races? Cartmel Racecourse is within easy reach and with multiple meets across the year why not make this spectacular property your home-from-home? If you can tear yourself away from the stunning grounds, the nearby fells, lakes and tarns make for a stunning days adventure. For fine dining, there are three Michelin Star restaurants close by; L’enclume and Rogan & Co. lie in the village of Cartmel only 4.7 miles away, Heft is close by in the village of Newton in Cartmel (5 miles), whilst The Gilpin Inn is a little further afield towards Windermere and Kendal 16 miles.

Entering this grand Manor House, you are welcomed into the great hall, itself a thoughtful space with dog-pack artwork and a crackling open fire to welcome you. Heading through this building you are immediately welcomed into the grand lounge, with plenty of sumptuous seating. Head to the bar next door,  inspired by Country clubs and fine Inns, with wooden panelling and rich leather furniture, this room offers a great space to relax and enjoy a fine wine or whisky. Why not wind down your evenings in the snug with a good book and roaring fire, a cosy space, perfect to enjoy separately from the group. For entertainment, you have options; enjoy movie night in the high-spec Cinema Room, with plenty of seating and plush carpet you can sit back with delight. Send the children (older or otherwise) to the games room, where a vintage pinball machine can be enjoyed alongside Karaoke later in the evening. If you fancy exercising your taste buds, why not treat yourself to cheese tasting whilst admiring the 1000-bottle-strong wine cellar? For the chefs of the group, you are treated to not one but two kitchens; from a full-blown commercial kitchen to a more traditional yet luxurious space with Miele appliances, two steam ovens, a microwave, oven, full-size Aga, and Sub-Zero wine fridge and freezer. If you don’t feel like cooking, the in-house team have some excellent recommendations for caterers. Enjoy your dinner in style in the grand dining room, a magnificent space to celebrate those special occasions. If you are entertaining clients, this room is easily converted into a conference space. The bedrooms are no exception to the extravagant luxury that flows through this house, with rich velvets and bold metallic accents and wallpapers from Zoffany and Mulberry, each room is inspired by the many 5-star hotels the owners have experienced. The Beverly Hills room boasts a super-king four poster bed and 65″ TV, the ensuite offering a freestanding Villeroy and Boch bath and walk-in shower. The Peninsula and St Regis rooms are also super-kings with 55″ wall TVs; The Peninsula with a separate bath and shower and St Regis with a walk in shower. The Colony Hotel is a double room with a shower and The Betsy room is a super-king with a shower, The Betsy room offers gorgeous views across the grounds of the property. Naples, La Residencia and Claridges are all luxurious rooms offering super-king beds with a separate bath and walk-in shower. Sandy Lane is a self contained flat located on the ground floor, with separate access and provides a super-king bed, large seating area, 55″ TV and an ensuite with a large walk in shower. Sandy Lane is ideal for any members of your party with mobility issues. To locate the tenth bedroom, you will need to take a stroll along the drive and step into the Summer House,. Once inside, you will be greeted with an open plan kitchen/living room and completing the ground floor is the bathroom with walk-in shower and WC. Upstairs, you are welcomed into a king-size bedroom with a curved freestanding bath in the bedroom itself.

If you are not already wowed by the interior of this manor house, the grounds are something else to behold! Soak up the sun in the orangery, with multiple spaces to dine al-fresco with a gin and tonic, or why not head over to the front terrace where you can gaze across the manicured gardens? If a special occasion is on the cards, you can make use of the pergola and dance the night away. For a bit of peace and quiet, tucked away towards the trees you can relax in the pod, with its own smart TV, Heater, Wi-Fi and magnificent views of the local countryside, large groups can gather to watch sports or a movie.