10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs Jewers
Sarah J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cartmel, Cumbria
- Cartmel Priory1 min walk
- Cartmel Racecourse6 min walk
- Holker Hall6 min drive
- Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel
Recently refurbished, luxury five star accommodation in a Grade II listed house in the centre of the historic village of Cartmel in the South Lake District. Five comfortable bedrooms; three bathrooms; period features; garden. The house is within walking distance of Simon Rogan's L'Enclume restaurant with its two Michelin stars and Rogan & Co with one Michelin star. The Cavendish Arms, Royal Oak, Kings Arms and Unsworth's Yard Brewery are all within two minutes' walk. Cartmel Racecourse and the sticky toffee pudding shop are just across the square.
3 night weekend and 4 night midweek breaks are available outside of main holiday periods. Please call or email for rates as we are unable to display them on this site.
3 night weekend and 4 night midweek breaks are available outside of main holiday periods. Please call or email for rates as we are unable to display them on this site.
Property manager
Judy Staples
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Up to two well behaved dogs - £15 per dog.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in the garden only
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
About the area
Grange-over-Sands
Located in Grange-over-Sands, this holiday home is on a lake. Cartmel Priory and Holker Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing and Raw War Paintball. Travelling with kids? Consider Cartmel Cheeses and Yewbarrow House Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
Cartmel, Cumbria
What's nearby
- Cartmel Priory - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Cartmel Cheeses - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Cartmel Racecourse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Holker Hall - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Anglers Arms - 12 min drive
- Fish Over Chips - 5 min drive
- Engine Inn - 4 min drive
- The Pig & Whistle - 4 min walk
- The Keg & Kitchen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location
Paul E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stuart B.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property, in a great location, we all had a lovely holiday.
Stuart B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gillian E.
21 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Trip
Gillian E.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
lucille h.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cartmel
lucille h.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jo R.
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Jo R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stephen C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
6 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Great property.
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracy P.
26 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cartmel
Tracy P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Valerie R.
28 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House for special birthday celebration
Valerie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Danielle R.
10 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in a fabulous location! Highly recommend
Danielle R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Steve A.
6 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property in the perfect location
Steve A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Caroline K.
29 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belated birthday getaway
Caroline K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joanne W.
18 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went for my 50th birthday and it was a truly amazing few days. The house was just perfect!
Joanne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
8 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience & location
Paul E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
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10 Sept 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location base for touring the Lakes
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joanne D.
16 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Joanne D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte J.
14 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding trip
Charlotte J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
30 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jemma S.
31 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, great location
Jemma S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Estella C.
21 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, spacious & comfortable
Estella C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Deborah F.
12 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Deborah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
7 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location we were the 1st in property
Mark T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Debora P.
17 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Debora P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a family mini break. Judy was really helpful in all corresponence
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Judy Staples
Judy Staples
We are a family of 5 with 3 daughters. We have always holidayed in the Lakes and Cornwall introducing our girls to the sea, surfing, lakes and Beatrix Potter!
We are a family of 5 with 3 daughters. We have always holidayed in the Lakes and Cornwall introducing our girls to the sea, surfing, lakes and Beatrix Potter!
Why they chose this property
We bought Ford House in 2014 after it came back unexpectedly on the market. It was already perfectly set up as a luxury holiday home catering for large groups with unique charm and features.
As a family we often visit the Lake District and both my husband and I were brought up holidaying here as children.I particularly spent a lot of time in Grange over Sands with a day trip to Cartmel as an annual treat. The Lakes have a magical quality for me and I always feel I've escaped when there.
Cartmel has so much more to offer these days and is a stepping stone to the many lakes and fells.
As a family we often visit the Lake District and both my husband and I were brought up holidaying here as children.I particularly spent a lot of time in Grange over Sands with a day trip to Cartmel as an annual treat. The Lakes have a magical quality for me and I always feel I've escaped when there.
Cartmel has so much more to offer these days and is a stepping stone to the many lakes and fells.
What makes this property unique
Ford House is right in the heart of the village, in The Square. We have immediate access to many eateries or a variety of artisan shops for a meal at home. To be so close to the racecourse is exciting on those meet days and you can take picturesque walks without getting in the car. All the bedrooms are attractive and spacious and no one feels they have second best. The garden is a lovely sun trap and the sitting room a cosy haven.
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