Cazenovia Hall - Award Winning Luxury Cottage in Cumbria

This superb, award winning property is a four bedroom conversion of a traditional stone built barn dating back to 1726. It has views up over the nearby hills and its secluded south facing sandstone terraces are a marvellous place to relax.

Cazenovia Hall is a Grade II listed holiday home within the secluded grounds of the family owned Grade I listed Blencowe Hall. Sensitively renovated to a high standard, Cazenovia Hall is a 5 Star Gold Award winning, light and airy four bedroom traditional stone built barn dating back to 1726. It has views up over the nearby hills and its secluded south facing sandstone terraces are a marvellous place to wind down after a day out exploring in the Lake District.

Rural Retreats offer two other properties within the grounds of Blencowe Hall, Riverain and Wythburn Cottage, both sleeping six guests.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

Ground floor:

Entrance hall opening into a double height kitchen and oak floored dining hall. Chefs will delight in the exceptionally well equipped kitchen which has a four oven Aga, separate gas hob and electric oven, a stainless steel American fridge freezer and a massive granite topped cooking island.

The Gin Case lounge has french doors opening onto the gardens and sandstone terraces and an open stone log burning fireplace. The separate utility room area has a Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer and coat and boot storage.

The Madison Room has a 5' king size bed and an en-suite shower room.

Two steps lead down into the Lincklaen Room which has a 6' zip and link bed (can convert to two 3' singles upon request) and an en-suite bathroom with an over bath shower.

First floor:

Accessed via the massive hand built oak staircase is The Lorenzo Room with a 5' antique oak bed and an en-suite with a separate bath and shower.

The Chittenango Room has two antique 3' twin beds and an en-suite shower room set into the eaves.

Equipment

Open fire, oak flooring, underfloor heating from a sustainable woodchip boiler.

Four oven Aga, Bosch appliances including gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, massive fridge/freezer, washer and dryer.

42" TV, DVD player, iPod docking system.

Telephone, WiFi*.

Travel cot, stairgate and high chair available on request.

Sustainable plantation teak garden furniture, Weber barbecue with locally sourced charcoal provided for guest use.

Hot tub available to hire (see notes).

*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible.

Amenities Description

Attractions and nearby amenities

  • Clay pigeon shooting is available.
  • Within the grounds of Blencowe Hall is a tributary of the River Petterill which has brown trout fishing.
  • Other outdoor pursuits can easily be arranged including pony trekking, sailboat hire and cycle tours along the popular C2C cycle route which passes through the village.
  • The peaceful setting make this cottage ideal for walkers or guests seeking a "get away from it all" location from which they can enjoy the Lake District without being overrun by other visitors. You are less than four miles from the Lake District National Park.
  • Easily accessible from the Penrith railway station (three hours direct from Euston) and a 10 minute taxi ride. It is about four miles from Junction 40 of the M6.
  • As a Rowley Estates guest you can enjoy a free swimming session at nearby Greystoke village Pool, a great heated outdoor community facility.
  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Family Friendly
  • Farm
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • Near a River
  • Near Golf Course
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Pets
  • Pub Nearby
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Travel Cot
  • Washing Machine

About the area

Blencowe is situated on the edge of the Lake District, about four miles from the Lake District National Park. Close at hand is the Air Force National Trust waterfall offering a great combination of a boulder strewn stream for the young at heart to paddle in, a tea shop and a scenic walk up to the peak of Gowbarrow Fell. The property is just over a mile from Greystoke Village which has a lovely village shop, a traditional Lakeland pub, the Boot and Shoe, a heated swimming pool and Greystoke castle with its 3,000 acres of woodland grounds, with the deer park now open for country walks.