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Orton Hall, royalist suite

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Orton Hall, royalist suite

Orton Hall is a 17th Century Jacobean Manor House carefully converted into self-catering suites sharing a Great Hall and six acres of gardens with lawns, fountain and woodlands.

The one-bedroom Royalist Suite on the ground floor is full of period charm with a fully oak-panelled living room, imposing fireplace and a "secret door" through the bookcase to the rest of the apartment.

The Royalist Suite can accommodate two in the bedroom in a king-size bed with space for a cot to sleep a baby or toddler. Comfortable folding beds are available for up to 2 extra guests in the living room.
The bathroom is separate to the bedroom with WC, bath with shower over & sink. The kitchen has a cooker with hob, grill and oven, fridge with ice compartment, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and full complement of cooking equipment and utensils. In the living room there is a large TV with BT Vision and DVD player together with an extensive library of books & DVDs, sofa seating for 4 and a dining table in the bay window.

The Royalist Suite is fully self-catering apartment but you will find a complimentary starter supply of coffee, tea, milk, sugar & biscuits. The suite is also stocked with consumables including washing up liquid, hand wash, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, tinfoil, toilet rolls, salt & pepper & cooking oil.

There is a washing machine & tumble dryer in the communal laundry room. Both are coin-operated and accept £1 per load.

Towels & linen are included, as is complimentary membership to the North Lakes Spa in Penrith for the duration of your holiday where you can use the gym and heated indoor pool or relax in the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. You can also book treatments or massages at extra cost.

The communal Great Hall has a large fireplace, pool table & baby grand piano and is a great space for relaxing. If you don't feel like cooking, the local village pub, only 300 metres away, serves food and many good restaurants are in easy reach of Orton Hall by car.

The Royalist Suite at Orton Hall offers a period getaway for your short break in atmospheric surroundings in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Located in the Eden Valley within the Yorkshire Dales National Park but on the doorstep of the Lake District and all its charms, it offers a perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of England on foot, by car or by bicycle.

Property manager

Stephanie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Piano
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Penrith
Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Apartment
Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Apartment Penrith

About the area

Map
Orton, England

What's nearby

  • Lowther Park - 20 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Ullswater - 26 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 30 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 31 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 32 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 13 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Butchers Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scar Side Farm - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orton Hall, royalist suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orton Hall, royalist suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orton Hall, royalist suite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orton Hall, royalist suite located?

This family-friendly Penrith apartment building is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Orton Community Park and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Orton Hall, royalist suite Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay at Orton
We stayed as a family and my daughter loved the bookcase door. The property has all the comforts and amenities that you need and really enjoyed the history of the place. we wish we were there longer as it's lovely base in Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orton sojourn
Best apartment ever! Stunning unit(900sqft) lovel view of garden, easy walk to pub in Orton. Kitchen well provisioned. Nothing to fault. Would hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay here such an unusual place having a secret door was great fun and not something we have come across before .parking was easy internet speed was good plus the tv has Netflix and there are lots of books and dvds to choose from ,the kitchen and bathroom was a bit dated but very clean and perfectly fine another joy was watching the red squirrels playing on the lawn right outside the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

T J., England

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Character, history, quirky. If these excite you, this place is for you. Do it, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous apartment in great location
Stayed for a long weekend - will definitely be back! Great base for exploring the area and amazing old house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
The place is absolutely stunning and we loved the secret door in particular. The fact there was some basic provisions when we arrived was super. The size of the apartment was much bigger than expected, and the decor, although a bit dated was in keeping with the property. The local village was quaint and we enjoyed a meal and drinks at the local pub one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Lovely stay in a lovely house. Area was beautiful, good proximity to Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Just off Motorway but far enough away to not notice it. Really quaint property, loved the bookcase hidden doorway. Lots of books, dvds etc for use. Milk, cookies, tea, coffee etc provided. Handy location to charge our electric vehicle at Tebay services.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness
was lady of the manor for a week !
Our first visit to the lakes. Orton Hall is amazing, so olde worlde, such history, truly beautiful. So nice to escape from the hustle and bustle of london for a week, it is so idyllic and peaceful. very central to everywhere. The Royalist Suite is magical, very special, loved the secret passage behind the bookcase. my sister and i loved it, we would certainly come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Was blown away by the beauty of the building. Our apartment was lovely. Would benefit from a bathroom refit to bring it in line with the rest of the apartment but it was decent enough. Kitchen has everything you need (needs a bulb in the fridge though) Nice and clean, bit of dust but I didn't mind and think it adds to the look! Nice comfy bed :) Lovely and cosy in the evenings, would definitely come back! Right up my street 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of paradise
A completely gorgeous flat, full of character, in a beautiful historic hall - after wonderful days out in the Lake District and Westmorland Dales, this was the perfect retreat to come home to. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Historical Home
Lovely environment, and beautiful gardens. Very well located for travel to surrounding areas of interest. Had everything we needed and enjoyed walking the bridle paths. The George Hotel great for dinner. Just make sure you have change for the washer and dryer if you need them!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE B., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful manor house
Our second time here, and even more lovely to be back after a few years of not being able to make it. Orton is a lovely little village, with a great pub (The George), and other amenities. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great again
Our 2nd time here and did not disappoint again. We love this place, it has so much character. Great location and always quiet. We will definitely see you again soon. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness
NOT QUITE WHAT WE EXPECTED
If you'relooking for a smaller version of Downton Abbey, this is not it. While quite comfortable, there are a number of drawbacks. The smell of mould in the bathroom is very unpleasant. This was the most expensive place we've stayed in this holiday, and to find we were expected to pay to use the washing machine and dryer was notacceptable, particularly as the washing machine smelled of mould.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., NORTH SHIELDS

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quiet accommodation. Set in mature parkland gardens. Close to village and Tebay Farm shop.
Quite unique apartment with panelled walls and ceiling in living room and secret bookcase door to the rest of the apartment. Close to Kendal and the Lake District. Nicely equipped and very quiet. Just what was needed for an Autumn break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a lovely time staying in the Royalist Suite. The communal area was also lovely and the place was full of character. It was in a peaceful location with easy access to the lakes. A few things didn’t work such as the radios and there wasn’t a DVD player as mentioned in the listing. Despite this we had a lovely stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want abit peace and quiet then this is perfect ,ideal for lakes and other local areas .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was the highlight of our trip, especially for our two daughters. They were enchanted by the breathtaking grounds and they particularly loved the secret book case and all the games, books and movies available. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short honeymoon stay
The location is fantastic, very easy to get to many beautiful parts of the lake district. The accommodation itself is very spacious, lovely setting in the old Manor Hall. As you'd expect from a property of this age it is not perfect, and has a few quirks (the shower gets all it's pressure from the hot water so if the emersion heater has been on recently you have to put up with a light spray!) The bed is very comfy and we slept well. We picked up a few essentials but expected there to be coffee, which there wasn't. Also a general note about the area, which we were not aware of until after we arrived: restaurants & pubs stop serving food around 8-9pm, so make sure you plan ahead!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Hannah S., Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful building
Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the royalist suite, and we really enjoyed having access to north lakes spa - that was a great touch! Enjoyed watching the red squirrels in the garden and little one enjoyed spotting rabbits! My only niggle is that we were disturbed two evenings by the people in the flat above doing very loud renovations (I did mention on one of the to Stephanie that they were disturbing us, it was suggested for us to go upstairs which if I’m honest We didn’t feel we were able to do). Just felt it was a tad inconsiderate considering they had seen us in the corridor, other than that a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short break away from it all!
We booked for a few nights away at the last minute, and we're so glad we found this place. We had everything we needed and the house was in a beautiful setting. Everything about our stay was straightforward and relaxing, and the main living room with the secret doorway was particularly atmospheric. We fully intend to book again if we get the chance later in the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend
Great place to stay, wonderful location and beautiful grounds. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
I brought my friend from Texas and we had an amazing time there. So much to do at the house and then we drove around many places ~ it felt like a mystery to navigate the room but when we figured it out it was so cool! I’ll let new people figure it out alone too hahaha thanks for the wonderful time and for the extra gifts left for us on the table !!! Also lovely meeting the people that frequent there! :) 10/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin I.

Liked: Cleanliness
10th Anniversary weekend away!
I was looking for somewhere for me and my husband to enjoy our 10th wedding anniversary and boy did we pick the right place! Stephanie was great with communication and even arranged a little surprise for us when we got their as a gift for our anniversary! The place was immaculate and STUNNING! Highly recommend this place to stay and Stephanie as a host! 10/10; 5*s!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Great place to stay in a great central location for Lake District. Our boys loved the secret doorway and plenty of games to play on the really rainy days! A day at the complementary spa was a nice touch and again helped with the poor weather. Overall highly recommended and will definitely return, just hope it doesn’t get too popular!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021