Hardcragg Hall sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms and has 6 bathrooms, with numerous seating areas and even a working bar, an excellent choice for those celebrating a special occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary or simply the annual family get together or intimate celebration. The rooms are of good quality, many with sea views, all with colour TV's. The delightful grounds are fully enclosed and secured by electric gates. There is a small attached cottage next door to the Hall.

This unique and historic Elizabethan Grade II listed Manor house dates back to 1563 and displays a wealth of original features with panelled rooms, stone mullioned windows and huge fireplaces as well as a delightful stained glass window bearing the house motto 'tenez le vray', meaning 'hold onto the truth'. The Hall also boasts some very famous visitors including Beatrix Potter - Miss Potter often visited Hardcragg Hall and the house became the inspiration for Pigling Bland whilst Beatrix gazed down from the latticed bedroom window onto the piggery below. The pictures in the story book depict scenes from inside the Hall. Also Oliver Cromwell reputedly stayed at Hardcragg Hall between military campaigns.The Hall is set within 3/4 acre of mature, enclosed gardens and above the principal seaside town of Grange Over Sands. Grange offers an excellent selection of eateries, shops and facilities, including a golf course, and some superb fell and woodland walking. The mile long, traffic free promenade overlooking Morecambe Bay is a most pleasant stroll, whilst the popular resorts of Windermere and Bowness are a mere fifteen minute drive drive. The house is in an excellent location for devotees to the ever popular Cartmel races which run several times a year.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

The property has gas central heating and comprises:

Hall/sitting area: Oak panelled with a feature wood burning stove.

Breakfast room: Oak panelled with bar area, feature fireplace dated 1666 and spice cupboard.

Drawing room: Part oak panelled with conservatory and gas fire.TV/DVD/Video

Inner hallway with window seating.

Cloakroom: With hand basin and W.C.

Snug: With open fireplace and TV/DVD/video.

Dining room: Oak panelled room with spice cuoboard, gas fire and large table to seat 14, which has double doors opening to kitchen.

Kitchen: With Aga, conventional rangemaster double oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge.

Utility Room: With washing machine, tumble drier and freezer.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1: With King size bed with en-suite shower, hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom 2: With double bed and en-suite shower, hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom 3: With twin beds and en-suite shower over bath, hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom 4: With four poster King size and en-suite shower, hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom 5: With double bed and en-suite shower, hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom 6: With twin beds.

Bedroom 7: With double bed.

House Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle, hand basin and W.C.

FACILITIES

All gas, electric and bed linen provided. Cot, high chair and stair gate available. 2 well behaved pets are welcome.

Outside: Mature, enclosed grounds with furniture provided. Private parking for up to 10 cars.

Please note: There is a refundable damage deposit of £200 payable one week prior to arrival.

Nearest Town: Grange, Nearest Town Distance: 500 yards, Shops Distance: 500 yards, Restaurant Distance: 500 yards, Pub Distance: 500 yards, Nearest Lake: Windermere, Railway Station: Grange, Railway Station Distance: 500 yards.