Stag Cottage, Melmerby, near Langwathby, Penrith

About this property

This 5* Gold Award winning 17th century sandstone cottage is set in the grounds of Melmerby Hall, 12 miles from Lake Ullswater. Stag Cottage retains period features such as stone mullion windows and a wood burning inglenook fireplace.

Stag Cottage is a 5* Gold Award winning, peaceful, 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. Melmerby is set in the foothills of the Pennine Fells and has outstanding walks in the local area as well as being within close proximity to the Lake District National Park and Ullswater.

As well as having full access to the 25 acres of woodland grounds of Memberby Hall, Stag Cottage has private front and rear gardens. The rear garden has a sandstone patio and a Weber barbecue with complimentary, locally sourced charcoal provided for guest use. There is a connecting passage between Melmerby Hall, sleeping 18 guests and Stag Cottage which has lockable soundproof doors to respect guest privacy. Both Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage can be booked together, click here for details. You will also find Kirkbride Hall, sleeping eight guests within the grounds of Melmerby Hall.

Additional Information:

Sustainable wood chip central heating.

Oak flooring throughout.

Mullion windows, exposed beams and inglenook fireplace with a cast iron wood burning stove.

Handmade oak kitchen.

Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request.

Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge per dog). Please ensure they are kept to the ground floor and off the furniture.

Complimentary logs, kindling and firelighters provided for guests use.

All duvets and pillows are feather filled. These may be changed to polycotton on request before guest arrival at no additional cost.

Catering service available, please contact Lynn Hilditch 07775 733608.

HOT TUB information The owners would be happy for the guests to hire a hot tub at the property.This can be arranged with Cumbria Hot Tub Hire - 07703 046523 or info@cumbriahottubhire.co.uk. The owners will ask for a £30 surcharge to be added to the reservation to cover the cost of extra water and electricity used.

Two EV chargers on-site shared between the five properties at Melmerby. Payment made via QR code, full details will be provided prior to arrival.

Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Sorry, no fireworks other than 5th November and New Years Eve.