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.

This holiday at a glance

• Sleeps twenty four guests.
• Twelve bedrooms, eleven en-suite and one shower room.
• Three open fires.
• Inglenook fireplace with a cast iron wood burning stove.
• Private front and rear gardens as well as full access to 25 acres of woodland walks.
• Onsite private parking.
• Children of all ages welcome.
• Four well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge - see notes).
• WiFi.
• Minimum of a three night stay.

Additional features

• Billiards room.
• Stag Cottage: Handmade Oak kitchen & Sustainable wood chip central heating.
• Oil fired four oven Aga, gas hob and additional oven and microwaves.
• American fridge/freezers.
• Three dishwashers.
• Two washing machines and tumble dryers.
• Three LCD televisions, DVD player and iPod docking system.
• Payphone.
• Cot, stair gate and highchair available on request.
• Garden furniture.
• Weber Barbecue with locally sourced charcoal provided for guest use.
• Secure cycle storage.
• Babysitting by arrangement.
• Victorian castle folly at the foot of the archery lawn.
• Clay pigeon shooting can be arranged with prior notice.
• Sorry, no stag or hen parties. No fireworks with the exception of 5th November and New Year.
• PLEASE NOTE: Any wedding enquiries must be directed through the office.

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Key Features

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Pet Friendly

Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage allows pets so their is no reason why your dog has to miss out on your short cottage break in Cumbria

Book a short break

Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage is available to book for a short break. So if you are tight on holiday time this could be the perfect option

Golf course nearby

Keen golfer? there is a golf course nearby.

Fishing on site or nearby

Keen on fishing? Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage could be the perfect choice.

Wifi / Internet Access

Keep up to date with social media, emails etc with the internet access available.

Games Room

Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage has a games room. Perfect for families and couples ailke for any rainy days.

Open Fire or Logburning Stove

Ideal for winter breaks! why not put your feet up and warm yourself in frot of a delightful open fire or log burning stove. Fell the stress disolve away!