Glassonby Old Hall - Cumbrian Longhouse

Glassonby Old Hall is a Grade II listed, 5 Star Gold Award winning traditional long house. It is one of three luxury retreats in Glassonby, Cumbria, the other two being Elk Cottage and Jenny’s Croft which adjoin Glassonby Old Hall. All three properties date back to the 1600’s. The recent renovation brings these Cumbrian retreats back into habitation for the first time since 1764. Glassonby Old Hall retains many of its original features including old ship timber oak beams, oak mullion windows, flagged stone floors, open fires and stone staircases.

Though Old Hall Farm is no longer a working farm, its position on one of the higher hills in the Eden Valley gives it amazing views towards the Pennines and the rolling countryside that has seen this area in Cumbria declared one of the UK’s designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Glassonby Old Hall is in an ideal location for an outdoor break in Cumbria, with numerous walks nearby leading to Lacey’s Caves along the Eden River, to the Long Meg Stone Circle (the second largest in England) and to the charming nearby Cumbrian village of Melmerby, where the nationally acclaimed organic Village Bakery and the Shepherd’s Inn Pub provide good food and local ales.

Check in/ Checkout Times

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

Accommodation Description

Ground floor:
Sandstone flagged and galleried dining room with massive stone and log burning fireplace. This dining hall has double doors opening onto a sandstone terrace leading into the garden.
Sitting room with wood burning cast iron stove, a large breakfasting kitchen with four oven Aga, utility and store room and a ground floor cloak room.
The Daleraven Room is a double bedroom with 6' zip & link king size bed (can convert to two 3' single beds on request) and a wc and shower room with original sandstone walled well preserved below the glass flooring.

First floor:
The Master Bedroom suite is accessed along the oak gallery and has a 5' four poster bed and an en suite bathroom with separate rainfall shower and a traditional cast iron roll top bath.
The Addingham Room has a 5' carved antique bed.
The Salkeld twin bedroom has two 3' beds.
These bedrooms are located next to the family bathroom which has a cast iron bath and separate rainfall shower.

Equipment

Two wood burning stoves.
Oak and sandstone flag flooring with underfloor heating.
Four oven Aga.
Electric hob & separate oven.
Microwave.
American fridge freezer.
Bosch dishwasher.
Washing machine.
Tumble dryer.
Large screen LCD television, DVD player, iPod docking system.
WiFi*.
Telephone.
Heated towel rails in all bathrooms.
Cots, stair gates and high chairs available.
Weber barbecue with locally sourced charcoal provided for guests use, sustainable plantation teak garden furniture.

  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Family Friendly
  • Farm
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • National Park
  • 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

Attractions and nearby amenities

There is a village shop one and a half miles from Glassonby, in Kirkoswald which also has two local pubs.
Bicycles, locks and helmets are available for hire as well as fishing nearby.
Great walks starting from the front door including a walk along from Dale Raven along the banks of the River Eden, a walk to Lacey's Caves along the Eden River, a walk to the Long Meg Stone Circle (the second largest in England).
Cycling route maps provided and Glassonby is located along the popular C2C cycle route as well as having many quiet lanes in the local area which are ideal for cyclists.
Canoes and sailboats available to hire from the Glenridding Sailing Centre.
Pony treks from Rookin House Farm.
The charming nearby Cumbrian village of Melmerby, where the nationally acclaimed organic Village Bakery and the Shepherd's Inn Pub provide great food and local ales.
As a Rowley Estates guest you can enjoy a free swimming session at nearby Greystoke village Pool, a great heated outdoor community facility.