Askham Hall

Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF

Guest Accommodation The AA indicate that this guest accommodation is amongst this star rating's top 10% in terms of quality

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With modern furnishings and fresh décor, whilst carefully retaining the charm and character of this historic house, Askham Hall is somewhere you can kick off your wellies at the front door and relax in down to earth, comfortable surroundings.

The emphasis is on the food and our michelin-starred restaurant Allium offers an imaginative and creative dining style, using produce locally sourced from the 800 year old Lowther Estate. Our 6 course tasting dinner menu is available for £75 per person. The cycle of life in the gardens and fields dictate our menus - we work with the seasons to grow, source and preserve the produce from our surrounding farms and woodland.

Furthermore there are 19 bedrooms to choose from initially, each is totally unique and individually named. Room rates start at £150 per night including breakfast. A Scandinavan sauna, outdoor heated pool and hot tub are available to guests from April to October, as well as access to Askham’s ‘Health Barn’ all year round.

The grade II listed gardens are full of stunning features, visitors can also enjoy something delicious in the atmospheric Kitchen Garden Café.

A stunning wedding and party barn is also available.

Sister establishment of the George and Dragon, Clifton, repeated winners of the Cumbria Tourism Taste Awards.

Askham Hall have won may awards over the years, here are the most recent:

2016:
Cumbria Life Food & Drink Awards: ‘Outstanding Service award' (Nico Chieze) winner
Cumbria Tourism:
‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ winner
‘Guest Accommodation of the Year’ winner
County Brides North West Wedding awards ‘Cumbria Venue’ winner
Good Hotel Guide ‘Country House Hotel’ (editor’s choice)

2017:
Taste Cumbria 2017 winner

2018:
Family Business Awards Cumbria 2018 - Best Food & Drink establishment
Visit England Awards of Excellence 2018 - Taste of England Bronze
Cumbria Tourism Boutique Guest Accommodation of the Year 2018 - Finalist

2019:
Good Hotel Guide 2019 editor’s choice awards Best Country House hotel

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Booking Details:

Arrival Date:: Thur , 13th Aug 2020
Departure Date:: Fri , 14th Aug 2020
No. of Nights:: 1

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Room 1 - for 1 guest(s)

Sup Double/Twin (flexible sleeps 2)
If you wish to book a dinner table in conjunction with your room, please call or email us first to check restaurant availability. Each of our Superior Double or Twin rooms are totally unique. When booking you could be allocated either of the below rooms. If you require a particular room you will need to phone or email the Hotel direct. CHERRY: Formerly the bedroom of the Earl and Countess of Lonsdale’s youngest daughter, Lady Marie-Louisa. Cherry, located in the 17th century wing, is a pretty twin bedroom with exposed oak beams and a charming window seat overlooking the herb garden and River Lowther below. With a spacious and bright bathroom, complete with a bath with shower fittings, wash basin and WC and finished with beautiful original Chinese antique wallpaper. ROWAN: A charming Superior king double or twin bedded room in the south facing courtyard wing. Dating back to the 16th century, this part of the building was remodelled by the current owners’ grandfather in the 1930s has recently been brought back to life after being used as storage space for the past 50 years. Overlooking the entrance courtyard with pretty cherry trees, stone griffins and the old stable block, this characterful room has a modern bathroom with a large walk in drench shower and can interconnect with Sycamore.
En suite room, Private facilities, Non-smoking room, Bath en suite, Shower en suite, Accepts pets, total cost - £137.50 Book Online

Standard Double (double sleeps 2)
If you wish to book a dinner table in conjunction with your room, please call or email us first to check restaurant availability. Each of our Standard Double rooms are totally unique. When booking you could be allocated either of the below rooms. If you require a particular room you will need to phone or email the Hotel direct. OLD PLAYROOM: As its name suggests, this room was once the nursery and playroom for the Earl and Countess’s children Charles and Marie-Louisa who now run Askham Hall. Located in the 17th Century wing and overlooking the courtyard and old stable block, the Old Playroom is a light and airy room with a king size bed, 17th century original fireplace, desk and reading area and a spacious bathroom complete with modern walk in drench shower, wash basin and WC. QUINCE: Located in the 17th Century old ‘boys’ wing’ where the Earl of Lonsdale’s sons lived, Quince overlooks the swimming pool and spa area, herb garden and River Lowther. This comfortable and characterful bedroom has a king size bed, original furniture from the family’s collection and a stylish bathroom including double ended bath and shower. The standard rooms are equally as lovely as the other bedrooms, just slightly smaller.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Bath en suite, Shower en suite, Accepts pets, total cost - £137.50 Book Online

Master Double (double sleeps 2)
If you wish to book a dinner table in conjunction with your room, please call or email us first to check restaurant availability. Each of our Master Double rooms are totally unique. When booking you could be allocated any of the below rooms. If you require a particular room you will need to phone or email the Hotel direct. LONSDALE: Located in the Pele Tower of Askham Hall, the Lonsdale room was formerly the private bedroom of the Earl and Countess of Lonsdale. With the original 7ft Emperor 4 poster bed and stunning oriental themed bathroom, lavishly decorated with luxurious textiles and artwork, consisting of a modern drench shower, free standing bath, double wash basin, WC and bidet and finished off with contemporary Spanish tiling. The Lonsdale room benefits from spectacular garden views and a vista to Knipe Scar Fell. ADMIRAL’S ROOM: Located in the east corner of Askham Hall’s 13th Century Pele Tower, the oldest part of the house, the Admiral’s Room was the guest room of The Duke of Edinburgh on his numerous visits to Askham Hall. This spacious suite includes a super king bed and its own private corridor leading to a charming bathroom with a bath and separate WC. The Admiral’s Room has views extending to both the east and the south, overlooking the gardens, River Lowther and Lowther Church with its strong family connections. YEW: Located on the top floor of Askham Hall’s 12th Century Pele Tower, Yew enjoys some of the best views of any room in the house, looking south over the 17th Century topiary gardens towards Knipe Scar and the Fells beyond. A double room with a super king bed with ornate red and gold curtain drapery. The quirky bathroom consists of a large antique bath and shower, wash basin and separate WC in an old ‘Priest Hole’ carved out of the wall, together with original antique weighing scales.
En suite room, Non-smoking room, Four poster bed, Bath en suite, Shower en suite, Accepts pets, total cost - £177.50 Book Online

Master Dbl/Twin (flexible sleeps 2)
If you wish to book a dinner table in conjunction with your room, please call or email us first to check restaurant availability. Located on the top floor of Askham Hall’s 13th Century Pele Tower, Wellingtonia benefits from some of the best views of any room in the house, looking south over the topiary gardens towards Knipe Scar and the fells beyond. With an original stone fire place and exposed oak beams, Wellingtonia has plenty of character and comes with twin beds which can be converted to a super king and a spacious bathroom with a large antique bath and shower, wash basin and WC. Pele Tower Top Floor Location | Spectacular Topiary Garden Views | Original Stone Fireplace | Bath with Shower | Free Wi-Fi | Flat Screen TV
En suite room, Private facilities, Non-smoking room, Bath en suite, Shower en suite, Accepts pets, total cost - £177.50 Book Online

Sup Pele Tower (double sleeps 2)
If you wish to book a dinner table in conjunction with your room, please call or email us first to check restaurant availability. Each of our Superior Pele Tower rooms are totally unique. When booking you could be allocated either of the below rooms. If you require a particular room you will need to phone or email the Hotel direct. OLD DRESSING ROOM: A fabulous room epitomizing the style of Askham Hall, combining original features such as 16th Century lead mullion windows and an ornately decorated door, together with modern furnishings, super king bed, an open plan drench shower with contemporary tiling and a separate toilet cubicle. Originally the dressing room to the Lonsdale room main bedroom and with wonderful views over the terraced topiary gardens, Knipe Scar Fell and beyond. CEDAR: Located in the centre of the top floor of Askham Hall’s 13th Century Pele Tower, Cedar affords some of the best views of any room in the house, looking south over the topiary gardens towards Knipe Scar and the Fells beyond. Cedar has characterful furnishings including a king size bamboo double bed and an original chest of drawers from the family’s personal collection. The spacious bathroom includes a large double ended bath with shower.
En suite room, Private facilities, Non-smoking room, Bath en suite, Shower en suite, Accepts pets, total cost - £177.50 Book Online

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 18

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Room	Prices from £75.00 to £160.00 per person per night
Admiral's Room	Prices from £190.00 to £320.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Apple	Prices from £150.00 to £170.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Cedar	Prices from £190.00 to £260.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Cherry	Prices from £150.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Griffin	Prices from £150.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Lonsdale	Prices from £190.00 to £320.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Medlar	Prices from £150.00 to £170.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Old Dressing Rm	Prices from £190.00 to £260.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Old Playroom	Prices from £150.00 to £170.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Park View	Prices from £150.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Quince	Prices from £150.00 to £170.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Rowan	Prices from £150.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Sycamore	Prices from £150.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Wellingtonia	Prices from £190.00 to £320.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Yew	Prices from £190.00 to £320.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)

* Askham Hall Gardens are currently open to the public every day from 11.30 am to 8 pm. Take away wood-fired pizzas available.
There is now also a spacious beer hall with indoor and outdoor seating.
Askham Hall will re-open for overnight stays and dinner in our Michelin starred restaurant on Thursday 30 July. Have a look at our fantastic re opening offers! Please contact us to make a booking.
The Queen’s Head Askham will also re-open for overnight stays and resident dinners on 30 July. The Queen’s Head will be closed for non residents until further notice.
Our sister pub the George and Dragon Clifton is now open to the public for both dining (from 12 noon to 8.30 pm) and accommodation.
Please keep an eye out here for the next stages in our re opening coming soon.
We wish you and your loved ones all the very best at this challenging time. Hopefully see you all in the coming months!
Charles, Marie-Louisa and the Askham Collection team

Facilities

Other

Electric car charging point

Booking & Payment Details

Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Evening meals
Licenced (table or bar)
Restaurant open to non-residents
Snacks/afternoon tea
Special diets available
Vegetarian diet available

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
Children's outdoor play area
Cots available
High chairs available

Heating Facilities

Central heating
Real log/coal fires

Laundry Facilities

Ironing facilities

Leisure Facilities

Fishing
Health/beauty facilities onsite
Pony trekking/horse-riding
Sauna onsite
Shooting
Swimming pool - outdoor onsite

Parking

Private parking

Property Facilities

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Lounge for residents' use
Telephone (public)
Television available
WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

Hairdryer
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Telephone
Television

Site Features

Building of historical interest
Garden
Working farm

Target Markets

Coach parties welcomed

Room/Unit Facilities: Admiral's Room

King-sized bed

Property Facilities: Apple

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Bath
Private facilities
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Cedar

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view

Room/Unit Facilities: Cherry

Scenic view
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Griffin

Bath
King-sized bed

Room/Unit Facilities: Lonsdale

Bath
Four poster bed
Scenic view

Room/Unit Facilities: Medlar

Bath
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Old Dressing Rm

King-sized bed
Scenic view
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Old Playroom

King-sized bed
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Park View

King-sized bed
Scenic view
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Quince

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view
Shower

Property Facilities: Rowan

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Sycamore

Bath
King-sized bed
Private facilities
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Wellingtonia

Bath
Four poster bed
Scenic view

Room/Unit Facilities: Yew

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view

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Gradings

2 AA Rosettes
5 AA Gold Stars Guest Accommodation

Awards

Visit England VisitEngland Award For Excellence Bronze 2016
Cumbria Awards Cumbria Tourism Awards Winner 2016
Other Accommodation Awards Fair Booking 2016
Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Further Information

Take a Virtual Tour

Askham Hall - Kitchen Garden Cafe, PenrithVisit our lovely café for morning coffee, a light lunch or afternoon tea. You can relax in front of our log burning stove or enjoy the sunshine in our secluded garden. During spring and summer (peak times only) you can enjoy a pizza from our wood-fired oven and our homemade ice creams.

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