Lune House

Description

Lune House holds a truly special location nestled within beautiful Cumbria countryside on the Lune Estate. Overlooking Howgill Fells, the house makes a brilliant base for those wanting to enjoy the great outdoors with scenic strolls and bike rides from the front door while enjoying the picturesque surroundings. Guests are conveniently situated to enjoy days out in the Lakes or the Dales, both easily reachable in less than an hour's drive.

Lune House, situated on the Lune Estate and neighbouring Lune Hall has been recently updated to an incredibly high standard by Georgina Rose, a former Soho House architect. The house is just bursting with charm, with characterful interiors and elegant furnishings throughout, comfortably sleeping eight guests across its four bedrooms. On the ground floor is the spacious living accommodation which comprises of a cosy sitting room with log-burning stove, a fully-equipped kitchen and connecting dining room with seating for eight. Upstairs are the four beautifully appointed double bedrooms, two of which boast en-suite facilities while the remaining two share the use of a family bathroom and a family shower room. Two of the bedrooms can be set up with twin single beds on request making them ideal for siblings or friends sharing.

Outside, guests of Lune House will enjoy spending time in the private garden. There is no better place to spend sunny Summer evenings than on the terrace enjoying yummy barbecues al fresco. The children are bound to enjoy playing games on the large lawns which offer impressive views over the Fells.

#### Features
Ground Floor
- Sitting room with log-burning stove
- Dining room with seating for 8
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Boot room
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Family shower room
- Bedroom with super-king bed (can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Bedroom with super-king bed (can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private garden
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
- Firepit
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Wood burners
- Two travel cots are available on request
- Washing machine & dryer
- Dishwasher
- Bike rental available at £20 per bike, per stay
- Parking

#### Location
Lune House is situated on the outskirts of the Cumbria village of Newbiggin-on-Lune. The market town of Kirkby Stephen is less than fifteen minutes away by car, here a variety of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found. Guests will enjoy picturesque walks to the village of Ravenstonedale, roughly 40-minutes away on foot, here there are two excellent local pubs, The Black Swan and The King's Head – both fantastic spots for a post-walk drink!

Being situated within the Yorkshire Dales, the house is ideal for those looking to explore the great outdoors, with plenty to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. The medieval ruin of Brough Castle is just a 20-minute drive away, here there is a fantastic Ice Cream Parlour with a huge variety of unique and homemade flavours. Continuing on the sweet theme, for chocoholics, Kennedys Fine Chocolates coffee house and factory shop is a must-visit, located in the village of Orton it is less than 15 minutes away. During your stay, we recommend enjoying a ride on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, one of the most scenic and impressive railways in the UK with scenic views over the north Pennines, Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales.

In the dales, the beautiful Aysgarth Falls are under an hour away, while the iconic Malham Cove, a huge curving amphitheatre shaped cliff formation of limestone rock, is just 75-minutes away. Built to guard the wild northern frontier of the Roman Empire in AD122 and stretching 73 miles coast to coast, Hadrian's Wall is a must-visit and just over an hour away. For those looking to enjoy a day out in the beautiful Lake District, the market town of Kendal, often considered to be the gateway to the Lake District, is less than a 35-minute car journey away. Popular Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is less than 45-minutes away.