Victorian Gothic Mansion
Lake District, Windemere
Cumbria
Property ID SVEOVGM
7 night price
Property Description
A magical secret, just waiting to be discovered, this stunning, Victorian Gothic mansion, is the perfect place for big celebrations to remember. Set within its own private grounds, within the Fallbarrow Holiday Park, this leafy getaway provides the perfect base for exploring the beguiling beauty of Lake Windermere, set on the beautiful water’s edge.
Charm and character are prevalent in every corner of this majestic property, with its Grade II-listing ensuring the careful preservation and considered restoration of the hall. Old blends with new, to create an enchanting sequence of bedrooms, living spaces and entertaining rooms, catering to groups of 36 people with ease. Charming staircases and grand hallways lead you between the jazzy cocktail bar, relaxed TV lounge, sophisticated library, cinema room and games room in the basement. There are so many nooks and crannies to explore, even including a chill-out room just for the children!
There is no need to find any dispute between the bedrooms, with eighteen gorgeous rooms, including two self-contained apartments. These sumptuous, beautifully presented bedrooms with William Morris wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and luxurious king-size beds are perhaps one of the highlights of a stay at the hall. The designer has taken inspiration from Lakeland poets, as well the elegant shaker style to combine romance, charm, and elegance into every corner of each room. The master suite is perhaps in another league, with its four-poster bed, separate seating area and roll-top bath.
Of course, in a location like this, with all the natural beauty of Lake Windermere on your doorstep, the outside space must be as captivating as the interior. The large private garden offers beautiful views across the lake. The holiday park also boasts a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar.
With the Lake Distract stretching out around you, there are endless sights to see and places to visit. From outstanding golf courses to the world of Beatrix Potter, there is a magic to the Lakes that must be experienced. Whether you want to explore pretty towns and villages, spend the days hiking or head on a gastronomy trail to visit some of the country’s top restaurants; there is something for everyone.
What you should know…
- Perched on the shores of Lake Windermere, locations in the Lake District cannot get any better than this, with beautiful views and fantastic access to some of the Lake’s best attractions!
- Carefully restored, this Grade II-listed house offers a beguiling blend of old and new, with character features weaving around every modern comfort
- The local area offers some truly spectacular scenery, with endless activities and pursuits to get involved in, with water sports, sailing and adventure opportunities on the renowned Lakes!
- Among the 18 bedrooms, there are two separate apartments, these are great for parents with young children or anyone that needs their own private space within the mansion
- With train stations dotted around the Lake District, including one in nearby Windermere, you can access the hall by public transport
- For large groups, we would recommend pre-booking any meals out before your stay, as the Lakes can get busy in peak times
Features
The Mansion
Lower Ground Floor
– Cinema room with a large Smart TV
– Games room with pool table and table tennis
Ground Floor
– A living room with a Smart TV
– Cocktail room
– Dining room
– Kitchen equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, wine cooler and dishwasher
– Utility room equipped with a fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
– A library
– A bedroom with a kingsize bed and an en-suite wet room
– WC
Apartment 1
– Open plan living space with a dining, living and kitchen equipped with an electric oven, electric hob, microwave and fridge
– A bedroom with a kingsize bed
– A bedroom with bunk beds
– Shower room
Apartment 2
– Open plan living space with a living and dining area and a kitchen equipped with an electric oven, electric hob, microwave and fridge
– A bedroom with a kingsize bed
– Bathroom with free-standing bathtub and walk-in shower
First floor
– Six bedrooms with a kingsize bed and en-suite with a walk-in shower
– One bedroom with a kingsize bed and en-suite with a bathtub and walk-in shower
– Three bedrooms with a zip and link kingsize bed (can be 2ft 6in twin beds on request) and en-suite with a walk-in shower
Second floor
– Four bedrooms with a kingsize bed and en-suite with a walk-in shower
Outdoor Ground
– Lawned grounds with terrace and views of the lake
Additional Facilities
– Gas central heating
– Wi-Fi included
– 5 travel cots and 5 highchairs available on request
– Private parking for 16 cars
– Coarse fishing on site
– Bike store
– The holiday park features a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar, The Willow, a marina directly on Lake Windermere and an adventure playground for the children to enjoy
Location
Perched on the edge of the beguiling Lake Windermere shores, only a hop, skip and jump from Windermere, Bowness Bay and Ambleside, Windermere Gothic Mansion offers you an escape in one of the most sought-after parts of the Lake District.
Only a ten-minute walk away, you will find yourself immersed in the quaint cafes, traditional pubs, outstanding restaurants, shops and supermarkets of Bowness-on-Windermere. With an information centre, this is the perfect place to start your Lake District adventures. Windermere village can be reached within a longer thirty-minute walk, and the bustling town of Ambleside is only a fifteen-minute drive away, or you can arrange a lake cruise, travelling across the water and taking in the fabulous views along the way!
Windermere is England’s largest lake, measuring 10.5 miles long and 219 feet at its deepest point. Its size and majestic beauty, unsurprisingly, make it one of the most renowned and popular areas to visit in the Lake District. For outdoor adventures, the hiking, cycling and water sports on offer are fantastic, as well as crazy golf, climbing, hot air ballooning and orienteering to fill up your holiday schedule! Any opportunity to leave the car behind and lost yourself in the fresh air and nature, is highly recommended.
Perhaps one of the closest attractions, is the delightful World of Beatrix Potter, where the fabulous animals of Beatrix Potter’s tales are brought to life in three dimensions. Also on the list, must be the Lakes Aquarium, with the UK’s largest collection of freshwater fish and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, where you can enjoy a 3.5-mile steam locomotive trip into the Leven Valley.
As well as being home to England’s largest lake, The Lake District is also England’s largest National Park, with more than 3100km of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride your way around this stunning part of the country, revelling in some of the world’s best scenery.
Carlisle, Leeds and Newcastle airports are all within around a 2-hour drive, and there are train stations dotted throughout the National Park, so accessing the house on public transport is certainly possible. The average journey time from London and the south-east is about five hours, while it’s about one and a half hours from Manchester and two hours from York.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport | Carlisle Lake District Airport(81 km) | ||
| Nearest Train Station | Windermere(3.2 km) | ||
| Nearest Town/City | Bowness-on-Windermere(600 m) | ||
| Nearest Restaurant | West View, Bowness-on-Windermere(800 m) | ||
| Nearest Bar/Pub | Hole in t’ Wall(600 m) | ||
| Nearest Supermarket | Co-op Food(750 m) | ||
| Nearest Beach | Seascale Beach(63.8 km) | ||
| Nearest Golf | Sedbergh Golf Club(36.1 km) | ||
| Nearest Tennis | Kendal Lawn Tennis Club(17.9 km) | ||
Kids
Best Suited For: All Ages
Kids are going to find Windermere Gothic Mansion equally as enchanting as the adults do! With sumptuous bedrooms, king-size beds and endless rooms and entertaining spaces to play in, the whole hall can feel like one ginormous playground! If the cinema room and library weren’t enough, there is even a chill-out room just for the children! A cot and highchair can be provided for the smallest guests should you need.
Beyond the mansion itself, there are plenty of activities for kids to enjoy in the local towns and the vibrant and unspoilt natural environment of the Lake District. By way of an active day out for the whole family, we recommend cycling through the array of pretty villages along the many magnificent lakes that give this region its name. There are plenty of rental services so you should have no problems finding bikes, or you can of course bring your own.
Water sports are often up there with the highlights of a trip in the lakes, with plenty of places along Lake Windermere to head out from. Hiking is another great way to take in the scenery, with a picnic lunch somewhere half up a big hill so your whole family can admire the majestic views!
BABY AND TODDLER EQUIPMENT
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
KIDS ACTIVITIES CLOSE-BY
- Playground nearby
- Easy By Train
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Tourist Towns & Villages
ONSITE FACILITIES
- Bikes
- Games Room
- Indoor Games
- Table Football
- Pool/Snooker
- Waterfront
Extras
At Sun Villa Escapes we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday.
We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning
– Private chef/cook/catering
– Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
– Local day-trips or tours
– Airport pick-up/drop-off
– Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 36 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9th 2024 – May 10th 2024 | £12,416 | £14,951 | £17,485 | £17,737 |
| May 10th 2024 – May 24th 2024 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| May 24th 2024 – May 31st 2024 | £14,673 | £17,899 | £21,125 | £22,574 |
| May 31st 2024 – Jun 7th 2024 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| Jun 7th 2024 – Jun 21st 2024 | £13,168 | £15,857 | £18,545 | £18,812 |
| Jun 21st 2024 – Jul 5th 2024 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Jul 5th 2024 – Jul 12th 2024 | £13,921 | £16,763 | £19,605 | £19,887 |
| Jul 12th 2024 – Jul 19th 2024 | £14,297 | £17,216 | £20,134 | £20,424 |
| Jul 19th 2024 – Jul 26th 2024 | £13,544 | £16,770 | £19,996 | £22,574 |
| Jul 26th 2024 – Aug 2nd 2024 | £14,190 | £17,569 | £20,949 | £23,649 |
| Aug 2nd 2024 – Aug 16th 2024 | £15,480 | £19,167 | £22,853 | £25,799 |
| Aug 16th 2024 – Aug 23rd 2024 | £14,835 | £18,368 | £21,901 | £24,724 |
| Aug 23rd 2024 – Aug 30th 2024 | £14,190 | £17,569 | £20,949 | £23,649 |
| Aug 30th 2024 – Sep 6th 2024 | £14,673 | £17,669 | £20,664 | £20,962 |
| Sep 6th 2024 – Sep 13th 2024 | £14,297 | £17,216 | £20,134 | £20,424 |
| Sep 13th 2024 – Sep 20th 2024 | £13,921 | £16,763 | £19,605 | £19,887 |
| Sep 20th 2024 – Sep 27th 2024 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Sep 27th 2024 – Oct 4th 2024 | £13,168 | £15,857 | £18,545 | £18,812 |
| Oct 4th 2024 – Oct 11th 2024 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| Oct 11th 2024 – Oct 18th 2024 | £11,824 | £13,974 | £16,124 | £21,499 |
| Oct 18th 2024 – Oct 25th 2024 | £12,416 | £14,673 | £16,931 | £22,574 |
| Oct 25th 2024 – Nov 1st 2024 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Nov 1st 2024 – Dec 6th 2024 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| Dec 6th 2024 – Dec 13th 2024 | £13,168 | £15,857 | £18,545 | £18,812 |
| Dec 13th 2024 – Dec 20th 2024 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Dec 20th 2024 – Dec 27th 2024 | – | – | – | £30,099 |
| Dec 27th 2024 – Jan 3rd 2025 | – | – | – | £37,280 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 – Jan 10th 2025 | £11,287 | £13,591 | £15,895 | £16,124 |
| Jan 10th 2025 – Jan 17th 2025 | £11,513 | £13,863 | £16,213 | £16,447 |
| Jan 17th 2025 – Jan 24th 2025 | £11,663 | £14,044 | £16,425 | £16,662 |
| Jan 24th 2025 – Jan 31st 2025 | £11,814 | £14,226 | £16,637 | £16,877 |
| Jan 31st 2025 – Feb 7th 2025 | £11,964 | £14,407 | £16,849 | £17,092 |
| Feb 7th 2025 – Feb 14th 2025 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Feb 14th 2025 – Feb 21st 2025 | £15,050 | £18,122 | £21,194 | £21,499 |
| Feb 21st 2025 – Feb 28th 2025 | £11,663 | £14,044 | £16,425 | £16,662 |
| Feb 28th 2025 – Mar 7th 2025 | £11,964 | £14,407 | £16,849 | £17,092 |
| Mar 7th 2025 – Mar 14th 2025 | £12,040 | £14,497 | £16,955 | £17,199 |
| Mar 14th 2025 – Mar 21st 2025 | £12,416 | £14,951 | £17,485 | £17,737 |
| Mar 21st 2025 – Mar 28th 2025 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| Mar 28th 2025 – Apr 4th 2025 | £14,297 | £17,216 | £20,134 | £20,424 |
| Apr 4th 2025 – Apr 11th 2025 | £13,544 | £16,770 | £19,996 | £22,574 |
| Apr 11th 2025 – Apr 18th 2025 | £16,931 | £20,156 | £23,382 | £22,574 |
| Apr 18th 2025 – Apr 25th 2025 | £12,040 | £14,497 | £16,955 | £17,199 |
| Apr 25th 2025 – May 2nd 2025 | £15,426 | £18,575 | £21,724 | £22,037 |
| May 2nd 2025 – May 9th 2025 | £12,416 | £14,951 | £17,485 | £17,737 |
| May 9th 2025 – May 23rd 2025 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| May 23rd 2025 – May 30th 2025 | £14,673 | £17,899 | £21,125 | £22,574 |
| May 30th 2025 – Jun 6th 2025 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| Jun 6th 2025 – Jun 20th 2025 | £13,168 | £15,857 | £18,545 | £18,812 |
| Jun 20th 2025 – Jul 4th 2025 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Jul 4th 2025 – Jul 11th 2025 | £13,921 | £16,763 | £19,605 | £19,887 |
| Jul 11th 2025 – Jul 18th 2025 | £14,297 | £17,216 | £20,134 | £20,424 |
| Jul 18th 2025 – Jul 25th 2025 | £13,544 | £16,770 | £19,996 | £22,574 |
| Jul 25th 2025 – Aug 1st 2025 | £14,190 | £17,569 | £20,949 | £23,649 |
| Aug 1st 2025 – Aug 15th 2025 | £15,480 | £19,167 | £22,853 | £25,799 |
| Aug 15th 2025 – Aug 22nd 2025 | £14,835 | £18,368 | £21,901 | £24,724 |
| Aug 22nd 2025 – Aug 29th 2025 | £14,190 | £17,569 | £20,949 | £23,649 |
| Aug 29th 2025 – Sep 5th 2025 | £14,673 | £17,669 | £20,664 | £20,962 |
| Sep 5th 2025 – Sep 12th 2025 | £14,297 | £17,216 | £20,134 | £20,424 |
| Sep 12th 2025 – Sep 19th 2025 | £13,921 | £16,763 | £19,605 | £19,887 |
| Sep 19th 2025 – Sep 26th 2025 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Sep 26th 2025 – Oct 3rd 2025 | £13,168 | £15,857 | £18,545 | £18,812 |
| Oct 3rd 2025 – Oct 10th 2025 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
| Oct 10th 2025 – Oct 17th 2025 | £11,824 | £13,974 | £16,124 | £21,499 |
| Oct 17th 2025 – Oct 24th 2025 | £12,416 | £14,673 | £16,931 | £22,574 |
| Oct 24th 2025 – Oct 31st 2025 | £13,545 | £16,310 | £19,075 | £19,349 |
| Oct 31st 2025 – Nov 10th 2025 | £12,792 | £15,404 | £18,015 | £18,274 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
T&C’s
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £1000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included |
| Minimum stay | 3 nights. All other durations on request |
| Changeover day | Monday or Friday |
| Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. Up to 2 dogs are welcome in each apartment but are only permitted on the ground floor in main house |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay |
- Features
Parking – Games Room – WiFi – Open Fireplace – Heating – Walk to Village – Walk to Restaurant
