With a large utility/boot room, plus two double bedrooms, this is a great choice for a group of friends that like to spend their days finding adventure in the great outdoors.
Winner of self-catering accommodation of the year at the Cumbria Tourism Awards in 2024 and 2025, Grooms Quarters 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 two-bedroom apartment is ideal for adventure-seeking groups of friends or family as it has a huge utility/boot room that’s perfect for storing outdoor gear and bikes. Meanwhile, the estate grounds are perfect for a peaceful walk and the local Michelin starred restaurant, Pentonbridge Inn is a great spot for a delicious dinner.
This spacious apartment features exposed beams and a modern style and is furnished to a very high standard. On the ground floor there’s the entrance hall and a utility area/boot room that’s perfect for kicking off your walking shoes, storing your bikes or towelling the dog dry after a day exploring. The apartment is ideal for busy guests who enjoy outdoor pursuits and activities that can involve getting wet and muddy!
On the first floor there’s an open-plan living area comprising the sitting, dining and kitchen spaces, with the original oak ceiling beams adding character. There’s sofa seating and a 40-inch Smart TV. In the dining area there’s a table and chairs, whilst the adjacent corner kitchen is equipped with everything you could need including an electric oven and induction hob, a microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
On the first floor are the two bedrooms, one of which is off the living area and has a double bed with an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is located on the landing area which has a king-size bed which is zip and link so can be set up as to singles on request with a bathroom next door also featuring a stunning free-standing bath and walk-in rainforest 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.
