A luxury one-bedroom apartment with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams that’s a fantastic countryside retreat for a couple. Plus, there’s stunning private parkland to explore just outside the door.
Winner of self-catering accommodation of the year at the Cumbria Tourism Awards in 2024 and 2025, Engineer is one of nine beautifully renovated apartments and cottages set within the 36-acre private estate of a Grade II*-listed mansion house in north Cumbria. Built on the site of a Roman fort and with a 16th-century tower house at its heart, plus 17th, 18th and 19th-century additions, the mansion is a spectacular building. This one-bedroom apartment is very romantic with its vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, rolltop bath and west-facing aspect that affords views of the lawns and incredible sunsets. Meanwhile, the estate grounds are perfect for a quiet stroll and the nearby Michelin starred restaurant, Pentonbridge Inn is a great spot for a romantic meal.
This spacious, first floor apartment is cosy and romantic with a vaulted ceiling and original wooden ceiling beams. It has a streamlined, modern style and is furnished to a very high standard. The open-plan living area comprises the sitting, dining and kitchen spaces, all under the original oak beams. There’s sofa seating and a wood burning stove to make things extra toasty on chilly evenings spent watching your favourite show on the 40-inch Smart TV. In the dining area there’s a dining table and chairs, whilst the adjacent kitchen is equipped with everything you could need including an electric oven and induction hob, a microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher. There is a washer/dryer located in the cupboard in the bathroom.
The split-level design of the apartment means that a few steps separate the living area from the bedroom. The bedroom is a romantic space with an oak-beam ceiling and a king-size bed, while the spacious en-suite bathroom has a rolltop bath and a separate walk-in shower.
You’ll also have access to the estate’s 36 acres of grounds that include parkland and a walled garden. Meanwhile, benches are positioned in scenic spots so that you can enjoy reading a good book, chatting or daydreaming in peace.
