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Askham Hall
Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF
Guest Accommodation Gold Star Award
About
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/4 AA Rosette restaurant Allium offers an imaginative and creative dining style, using produce locally sourced from the 800 year old Lowther Estate. We offer a 6-course tasting menu (please see website for details and pricing). 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 £180 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, including colourful terraces, a 230ft long double herbaceous border, unusual species of plants, formal lawns, kitchen gardens, woodland, meadows and ponds. Take in the views down to the River Lowther and enjoy the secluded spots of the garden.
The gardens are now open to hotel, restaurant and wedding guests only.
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:
2024:
Visit England Taste of England Award 2024
Cumbria Tourism Pub of the Year 2024
2023:
Small Hotel of the Year 2023 (Visit England)
4AA Rosettes
4-Star Guest Accommodation (AA)
Good Hotel Guide Editor’s choice award ‘Historic'
One Michelin star
Cumbria Tourism’s 'Taste of Cumbria' finalist
2022:
4AA Rosettes
One Michelin star
Cumbria Tourism’s 'Small Hotel of the Year’ winner
Cumbria Tourism’s 'Wedding Venue of the Year’ winner
2021:
One Michelin star
2020:
One Michelin star
2019:
Good Hotel Guide 2019 editor’s choice awards Best Country House hotel
3AA Rosettes
Cumbria Tourism Awards Taste of England finalist
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard 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
Tripadvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent174
- Very Good35
- Average8
- Poor3
- Terrible2
Gradings
- 4 AA Rosettes Restaurant with Rooms
- 5 AA Gold Stars Guest Accommodation
Awards
- The AA
AA Breakfast Award 2022 - Visit England
Good Hotel Guide 2022 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - Visit England
Visit England Gold award for Excellence 2024
Further Information
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