General Information
PLEASE NOTE: availability and prices shown in Availability are for Birkmere Hall and Johnby or Fell Cottage only, sleeping 30 guests. Please enquire for an accurate quote for your party and availability.
Halls & Cottages
The Birkmere Hall Estate is made up of the following halls and cottages
- Birkmere Hall
- Birkmere Barn
- Johnby Cottage
- Fell Cottage
Birkmere Hall
- Sleeps 24 guests
- 12 bedrooms | 11 bathrooms
- One family bathroom
| Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | Features |
| Adam de Blencowe | 2 | Double / Twin* | En-suite |
| Garden Room | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| West Range Master | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| Greystoke Room | 2 | Twin | En-suite |
| Cumberland Room | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| Cromwell's Folly | 2 | Double | Private bathroom |
| Petrill Room | 2 | Double | |
| Norfolk Room | 2 | Double / Twin* | |
| Henry de Blencowe | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| North Tower Master | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| Lady Jane Grey Room | 2 | Twin | En-suite |
| South Tower Master | 2 | Double | En-suite |
Birkmere Barn
- Sleeps up to 8
- 4 bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | Features |
| The Lincklaen Room | 2 | Double / Twin* | En-suite |
| Madison Room | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| The Chittenango Room | 2 | Twin | En-suite |
| The Lorenzo Room | 2 | Double | En-suite |
Johnby Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6
- 3 bedrooms, all en-suites
| Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | Features |
| The Derwent Room | 2 | Double / Twin* | En-suite |
| The Ullswater Room | 2 | Double | En-suite |
| The Haweswater Room | 2 | Double / Twin* | En-suite |
Fell Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 en-suite bathrooms, 1 private bathroom
| Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | Features |
| The Helvellyn Room | 2 | Double / Twin* | En-suite |
| The Skiddaw Room | 2 | Double | Private bathroom |
| The Blencathra Room | 2 | Double | En-suite |
Cooking and Dining
- In Birkmere Hall, Dining Tables comfortably seat 24 guests
- Breakfast Table in the Kitchen seats 24 guests on two tables
- Four oven Aga, electric hob and separate oven and microwave
- In Birkmere Barn, Four oven Aga, gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, washer and dryer.
- In Johnby Cottage, Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
- In Fell Cottage, Stainless steel Brittania range incorporating two electric ovens and a gas hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
- Weber BBQ
- Eat out at the Boot and Shoe pub
Children Welcome
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Where We Are
- The Postcode is CA11 0DF
- The nearest large village is Greystoke, just over a mile away
- Ullswater is 7 miles away
- The nearest train station is Penrith, a 13 minute drive
- The nearest airport is Carlisle, a 37 minute drive
- Taxis available
- Plenty of parking available
Things To Do
Things to Do Inside
- Games room with snooker table
- TVs in Solar and Snug rooms
- DVD player
- Stereo
- iPod dock
- Wi-Fi
Things to Do Outside
- Extensive gardens and great walks nearby
- Terrace Garden
- Courtyard Garden
Activities
- Sail, canoe and kayak at Glenridding Sailing Centre, Ullswater
- Country pursuits available including clay pigeon shooting nearby
- Quad biking at Rookin House
- Horse riding at Park Foot
- Cycle hire for the Coast 2 Coast route, cycles can be dropped at the estate
- Pampering and beauty treatments at the house
Top Things to Do for Children
- Picnic at Ullswater Lake
- Crafty Monkeys pottery and crafts studio
- Pony trekking
- Woodland trail cycling
- Eden climbing centre
Location & Booking
Payment Process
- We take a one third deposit at the time of booking
- The balance is due three months before the date booked
Cautionary Deposit
- £1,000 refundable deposit
House Restrictions
- Up to two well-behaved dogs allowed (£25 per dog)
- Not suitable for stag parties
- Hen parties welcome
Arrival and Departure
- Week or Weekend bookings begin on Friday or Saturday
- Check in is 4pm
- Check out is 10am
What’s Included
- Linen
- Towels
- Essentials
- Utilities
