Self catering holiday cottage in Orton, Cumbria

Accommodation details

Experience a stay like no other in Orton Hall, taking in the grandeur and elegance of this mighty house while staying in a self-contained apartment on its first floor. The two-person property sits beside awe-inspiring scenery and never-ending estate gardens. It's accessed via a shared hall with games facilities, a chess board and a baby grand piano, allowing guests to unwind with some company on a relaxing evening.

Located within the historic village of Orton, just half a mile from a country pub, a local cafe and a famous chocolate shop, two guests are invited to experience a peaceful pace of life on a romantic retreat of any length. Having taken the stone steps up into the house and passed through the shared area, move on up to the first floor to reach the property itself.

Make memories together in the open-plan living area with a lounge, kitchen and diner neatly organised into one room. There's a spacious kitchen for rustling up all of your favourite meals and a flame-effect fire by the sofas in the lounge to create a warm, cosy ambience for when night falls. After dark, the king-size bedroom next door awaits.

This room benefits from an en-suite bathroom with a spa bath for luxurious soaking. Outside, you're free to enjoy the 5-acre garden space with mature flora, a fountain and a fishpond. Despite its location in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Orton is in fact in Cumbria with the Lake District just a short drive away (3 miles).

On the property's doorstep is the National Nature Reserve area of Great Asby Scar, a place famous for its limestone pavement and the rare plant species found dotted around it. Walk through the area to reach Rutter Force (8.5 miles), a spectacularly scenic waterfall, or the Smardale Gill Viaduct (9.5 miles), a mighty feat of engineering.