| Melmerby Hall is nestled in the foothills of the North Pennines, one of 40 classified areas of outstanding natural beauty in England and Wales. It is set in its own sandstone-walled grounds, which are entered via 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. There are 20 acres of forests, incorporating a beck. The village of Melmerby is in the Eden Valley, lying between the Pennines and the Lake District, 12 miles from Ullswater and 9 miles from Penrith. There are a number of outstanding walks along the edge of the River Eden. One of the largest Druidic stone circles in England — Long Meg and her Daughters — is also close by. Melmerby is unusual in that, despite its small size, it contains two Egon Ronay award-winning establishments; The Shepherd's Inn Pub, and the Village Bakery. There is also a post office, tea shop and art gallery.
The first mention of the existence of the Hall is during the reign of Edward II (1307-27) when it was owned by John de Denum. It passed into the family of Adam Pavining in the fourth year of the reign of Richard II, and some time later to the Threlkeld family, who extended the tower in the 17th century and the front of the house in the 18th century. As a result of its gradual extension over the last 700 years, the house contains a number of unusual features including a priest hole, an enormous inglenook fireplace and doorways through old fireplaces. Occupancy: 14-18 people Price Code: A3 (up to 13 guests); A4 (14 guests or more); A5 (Christmas Week); and A6 ( for 3-6 night stays) Reference Code: RR/CU-014 
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Accommodation:
Ground Floor-Hall, drawing room with open fire, oak panelled library with open fire, dining room with oak flooring and enormous open fire salvaged from one of the local castles, family living room with open fire and adjacent playroom, front cloakroom, large breakfasting kitchen with parquet flooring and hand-crafted oak cabinetry, sandstone larder room, utility room, boot room, back cloakroom, sandstone terrace with built-in barbecue accessed by french doors from family living room. First Floor-Master bedroom with open fire, double bed and connecting doors to 1st twin bedroom and study, ensuite bathroom with large built-in shower, cast iron roll top bath and dressing area. 2nd double bedroom with connecting doors to 2nd twin bedroom, ensuite bathroom with buit-in shower and separate cast iron bath. 3rd double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. (Note: 2 of the ensuite bathrooms have second doors which allow access from the landing.)4th double bedroom with washbasin. Second Floor - Large double bedroom with open fire and ensuite bathroom, billiards room with full size table and open fire, bathroom with shower. Extensive outbuildings/garages. Features: The house is furnished throughout with antique furniture. Other amenities include an oil-fired four oven Aga, gas hob and additional oven, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave oven, 2 TVs and videos (in family room and children's playroom), open fires, Central oil heating (2 large boilers!), very large gardens and ample parking. Babysitting and dinners cooked by arrangement. Clay pigeon and other shooting can be arranged as well as fishing along the River Eden. Bicycles are available and Melmerby lies close to the new coast-to-coast Cumbrian cycle route. The keyholder lives in the housekeeper's cottage next to Melmerby Hall. Guest privacy will be respected at all times. Sorry, no smoking and no dogs. Minimum 3 nights and 7 nights Saturday to Saturday during July and August. |
