Strickland Manor, Penrith

Strickland Manor8 bedrooms, Sleeps 16 + 1 Baby.

Big groups who want everyone properly accommodated should find Strickland Manor easy to like: it sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms, and every one has its own en-suite. That makes it a strong choice for extended family get-togethers, celebrations or walking parties, with a wood-burner in the main living space for sociable evenings and a games room with Xbox, books and games when the group breaks into smaller camps. The kitchen is geared up for numbers too, with a double oven, induction hob and American-style fridge/freezer, plus a separate utility room.

Accommodation details

A pub serving food is only 100 yards away, handy when not everyone wants to cook, while the patio is set up for all 16 to eat together and the lawn adds plenty of breathing space. The bedroom mix is flexible, with several zip-and-link rooms that can be arranged as twins or super kings, and there’s thoughtful accessibility on the ground floor: one kingsize bedroom has a disabled-friendly wet room with Doc M facilities, with level access for wheelchair users and an M2 rating for guests with reduced mobility.

Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: With wood burner, Freeview TV with Sky TV (full package) and iPod dock.
Kitchen: With electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With two washing machines and tumble dryer.
Games room; With Freeview TV, Xbox, a selection of games and books.
Cloakroom: With toilet.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, TV and en-suite wet room with shower, toilet and Doc M pack disabled facilities.

Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds which can convert to a super king (please advise when booking), TV, walk in wardrobe and en-suite with shower over bath, WC and wash basin. First Floor:
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed, Freeview TV and en-suite with spa bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 4: With zip and link beds twin beds (can be super kingsize on request), Freeview TV and en-suite with shower and toilet.

Second Floor:
Bedroom 5: With kingsize bed, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower and toilet.
Bedroom 6: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request), Freeview TV and en-suite with shower and toilet.
Bedroom 7: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request), Freeview TV and en-suite with shower and toilet.
Bedroom 8: With double bed, Freeview TV and en-suite with shower and toilet

Ground source heat pump, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included.  Cot and highchair available. M2 awarded property - Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those who may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps. . Wi-Fi internet access available.  Patio with table and chairs for 16 guests, BBQ available on request and a large lawn with mature trees and flowerbeds. Parking for 8 cars. Visit Britain Gold awarded property,Visit England 5 Star. A refundable damage deposit of £300 is payable one week prior to arrival.

Strickland Manor is a fabulous, detached, large country house which can accommodate large walking groups and family gatherings. The house has undergone total renovation and refurbishment and combines exceptional quality with excellent facilities, including en-suite facilities in all bedrooms, superbly equipped kitchen with separate utility room plus a games room for kids or all sizes to enjoy.

Situated in the small, rural village of Great Strickland in the Eden Valley, just two miles from the Lake District National Park and six miles from Ullswater.

It benefits from easy access to the M6, peaceful country lanes for cycling and walking on the Lakeland Fells or Pennine Hills. There is a village pub serving food, 100 yards from the house with excellent amenities in Penrith just five miles. Disabled guests with mobility problems can take advantage of the ground floor bedroom, with disabled friendly wet room and level access for wheelchairs.

You can also book Strickland Manor with one or even both excellent properties just next door, The Oaks UK adding an extra 6 guests, The Woodland UK adding an extra 6 guests.

This property can be booked with The Oaks and The Woodland to accommodate up to 28 guests.