The Rowley Estates

Stag Cottage

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Stag Cottage

Sleeps 6

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

Melmerby, Penrith CA10 1HD

Calm and creature comforts in this 17th-century sandstone cottage.

Just beyond the arched entrance in the high sandstone walls of the Melmerby Hall Estate you’ll find Grade II listed Stag Cottage, tucked up against the Hall

Stag Cottage has been converted with craft and care from one of Melmerby Hall’s former working spaces into a bright and welcoming holiday retreat. Inside, you’ll find charming oak beams, a historic inglenook fireplace, and a spacious open plan reception and breakfasting kitchen. Outside, there are gated and sandstone walled private front and rear gardens with a fire pit and Weber charcoal BBQ for relaxed gatherings.

Stag Cottage is connected to Melmerby Hall via a secret lockable door leading to the Butler’s Pantry and both properties can be rented together as a glorious twelve-bedroom house to accommodate larger groups.

Rates range from £43 per person per night based on full occupancy of the 3 bedrooms for a 3 night mid-week stay in the early spring season.

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Overview

This charming three-bedroom retreat is a cozy escape from the demands of the outside world. Dating back to the 17th century, the cottage retains its period features, including a oak beams and a spacious open fireplace that dominates the living area. The ground floor including the Dacre ensuite double bedroom is step free throughout.

Stag Cottage’s flagstone oak and granite kitchen’s built with muddy boots and paws in mind for relaxed lunches. Make the most of the elegant dining room for candlelit suppers and games around the antique table. Get the wood-burning stove blazing, stretch out on leather sofas and oriental rugs. Curl up on a padded window seat to read, dream and nibble local delicacies from your generous wicker welcome hamper.

The historic grace and five-star comfort of Stag Cottage replenishes you, body and soul.

Highlights

Private garden

Private off street parking

Country pub nearby

Broadband WiFi

Dog Friendly

Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer

Woodland views

Catering available

Electric car charging

Outdoor dining

Stag Cottage aerial view of private rear garden luxury holiday let cottage near Lake District at The Rowley Estates

Enjoy privacy and freedom to roam the wooded estate

Enjoy a sunny morning coffee and convivial barbecues on your private terrace and gated rear garden. Head into Melmerby’s woodland grounds for a hearty walk down to Melmerby Beck through acres of ancient woodland, perfect for den and dam-building. Stroll into the village for delicious scones from The Old Village Bakery, or a pint of local ale from The Shepherds Inn and explore the treasure trove of toy workshop and stunning boutique clothes that are squirrelled away behind the village’s rose sandstone walls.

Stag Cottage Access Statement

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Ground floor

Gravelled parking area leading to an oak floored entrance hall opening to a large open plan breakfasting kitchen and sitting room with oak flooring and an open wood-burning fire with plenty of free logs and kindling provided! The spacious dining room opens directly to the lawned and hedged private front garden. The ground floor Dacre bedroom can either be arranged as a 5′ king size bed or twin beds depending on guest preference and has an ensuite shower room.

First floor

The spacious Master Bedroom has an oak carved 5′ bed and a large dressing room leading to a cathedral ceilinged ensuite bathroom with a cast iron bath and a separate shower. The Threlkeld Bedroom has twin beds which can be joined to form a 6-foot bed depending on guest preference and an ensuite bathroom.

If you can bear to leave...

With the Pennines at one elbow, the Lakes at the other, you’re spoiled for choice. Bike, hike, ride, fish and shoot. Scale a mountain or try wild swimming. There are numerous walks from your doorstep. Take the Ullswater steamboat for jaunts round Aira Force, or swan into one of Cumbria’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Make memories to cherish, picking sun-ripened raspberries or brushing snow from the branches of your hand-picked Christmas tree, felled to order on the Estates. If the limitless supply of natural wonders begin to pall, recharge your adrenalin with quad biking, e-bike cycling or clay pigeon shooting.

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Rates range from £43 per person per night based on full occupancy of the 3 bedrooms for a 3 night mid-week stay in the early spring season.

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Reviews

Stag Cottage is rated 5 out of 5 based on 25 reviews

A lovely stay in Stag Cottage recently – have stayed before in one of the Rowley Estate cottages that are of a high standard. Plenty of room for the family. Clean and well-kept. Beds comfortable. Welcome hamper excellent. Eden valley a lovely location.

Julie

06/09/2024

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Wonderfully comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting, expertly run.

Mr Farnell-Watson

30/08/2024

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Booked this cottage as it linked directly to Melmerby Hall and accommodated the rest of our large party. With its doorway directly into the Hall it was so easy for everyone to mingle. The same high standard and attention to detail in this cottage as the Hall. From its beautiful...

Maureen

16/08/2024

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Stag Cottage very well appointed and lots of space. Lovely hamper with excellent quality items.

Good pub nearby with food and cafe even closer. Good walks direct from the cottage with helpful directions provided. Lots of very helpful information on the local amenities and places to visit.

Chris

15/04/2024

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We really enjoyed our weekend at Stag Cottage which we found to be very comfortable and well equipped. Hamper was appreciated and full of lovely things. We were 3 couples and the cottage was perfect for us. My husband and I have stayed at Melmerby Hall twice as part of...

Alison

20/03/2024

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We enjoyed a lovely, relaxing weekend with friends at Stag Cottage. Cottage is very comfortable and well equipped, and the welcome hamper was much appreciated. Great pub in the village serving good food and plenty of local walks.

Alison

19/03/2024

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Guest Services

Enhance your getaway with personalized optional guest services. From gourmet catering, spa treatments & massages brought to you onsite by Icon in the Lakes to a rejuvenating rental hot tub from Lake District Hot Tub Hire set up for your arrival, we’ve got you covered.

Explore the breath taking landscapes effortlessly with Arragon’s ebike or cycle hire service and bring the essentials to your door with convenient grocery delivery. Your perfect retreat awaits.

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