Mentioned in the Domesday Book, this grand country house is a magnificent venue for celebrating special occasions with friends or family surrounded by the spectacular Lake District National Park.
Occupying a stunning setting at the head of the Lorton Vale, a huge variety of walks and cycle rides are right on the doorstep. Don your walking boots to take on the high fells of Grisedale Pike, Hopegillhead, Grasmoor, High Pike and Haystacks, or, for a slightly less strenuous walk, stroll up Ranerdale to admire the stunning views of the valley and lakes below. Just 4 miles away, the Georgian town of Cockermouth boasts independent shops, cafes and restaurants and is also home to Wordsworth House and Jennings Brewery. Closer to home Lorton offers a well-stocked village shop, popular pub and trout fishing lake.
Brimming with history, charm and grandeur, the stately accommodation boasts stone mullion windows, antique furniture, original wall panelling and timeless soft furnishings. A wood-panelled entrance hall welcomes you into the property, with plenty of space to store bags, coats and boots and a tiled WC complete with a Thomas Crapper lavatory. A professional kitchen with Range-style oven, electric hobs, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer is also furnished with a breakfast table for enjoying light meals or keeping the chefs company while they rustle up delicious feasts. Meanwhile, a utility room houses a washer/dryer. Once prepared, ring the large dinner gong before enjoying meals in the formal dining room complete with an open fire and baby grand piano for after-dinner sing-alongs. Afterwards, retire to the spacious lounge where you can help yourself to an evening tipple from the bar before lighting the open fire and relaxing in front of the Freeview TV and DVD player or choosing between the selection of board games. This property’s grandeur continues upstairs, where four king-size bedrooms and three double bedrooms are located, Each with their own en-suite bath or shower rooms, Freeview TV and distinct character, and some boasting feature fireplaces and four-poster beds. Two doubles and two king-size bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, while one double and two king-size bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, two with showers over the bath and one with a separate shower.
Stepping outside, the elegant grounds to the front and rear of this property boast a formal knot garden with a fountain, a sweeping lawn for picnics and games, a terrace with furniture for al fresco dining and a summer house complete with a sauna. There is a also a private pasture, which is for the sole use of Winder Hall and The Lodge - Winder Hall with a half-mile walk along the River Cocker and fishing rights included. Winder Hall and The Lodge - Winder Hall can booked along side each other to accommodate up to 18 guests There is ample parking to the front of the property.