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Georgian panelling creates a warm atmosphere
Sit back and relax
An elegant lounge
Play your favourite tune on the piano
Tickle the ivories whilst passing the piano
Enjoy the garden on a sunny afternoon
Relax in one of the lounges after a day of exploring
A woodburner helps keep the chill at bay
Large Georgian windows let the natural light flood in
Enjoy your breakfast or a light lunch in the day room
A fusion of traditional grandeur and modern elegance
The grand oak stairway leads to the first floor
Enjoy a formal dining experience
Dining room with enough seats to seat eight guests
Create your family's favourite meals
A bright and airy hallway
Super-king-size bedroom
Downstairs cloakroom
Enjoy a restful nights' sleep
En-suite bathroom
En-suite bathroom with separate shower
King-size bedroom with ornate bedframe
Time to snooze
Bathroom
Double bedroom
Double bedroom locates in the eaves
Shower room
Twin bedroom located in the attic room
Plenty of character in the twin bedroom
Relax in the beautiful garden
A fantastic garden to enjoy
Nice and peaceful
Towards the back of the property
Beautiful touches
Towards this beautiful property
Situated in the bustling village of Cartmel
Cartmel Priory nearby
The square in Cartmel
Enter the beautiful Garde II listed building
1 / 39  Georgian panelling creates a warm atmosphere
2 / 39  Sit back and relax
3 / 39  An elegant lounge
4 / 39  Play your favourite tune on the piano
5 / 39  Tickle the ivories whilst passing the piano
6 / 39  Enjoy the garden on a sunny afternoon
7 / 39  Relax in one of the lounges after a day of exploring
8 / 39  A woodburner helps keep the chill at bay
9 / 39  Large Georgian windows let the natural light flood in
10 / 39  Enjoy your breakfast or a light lunch in the day room
11 / 39  A fusion of traditional grandeur and modern elegance
12 / 39  The grand oak stairway leads to the first floor
13 / 39  Enjoy a formal dining experience
14 / 39  Dining room with enough seats to seat eight guests
15 / 39  Create your family's favourite meals
16 / 39  A bright and airy hallway
17 / 39  Super-king-size bedroom
18 / 39  Downstairs cloakroom
19 / 39  Enjoy a restful nights' sleep
20 / 39  En-suite bathroom
21 / 39  En-suite bathroom with separate shower
22 / 39  King-size bedroom with ornate bedframe
23 / 39  Time to snooze
24 / 39  Bathroom
25 / 39  Double bedroom
26 / 39  Double bedroom locates in the eaves
27 / 39  Shower room
28 / 39  Twin bedroom located in the attic room
29 / 39  Plenty of character in the twin bedroom
30 / 39  Relax in the beautiful garden
31 / 39  A fantastic garden to enjoy
32 / 39  Nice and peaceful
33 / 39  Towards the back of the property
34 / 39  Beautiful touches
35 / 39  Towards this beautiful property
36 / 39  Situated in the bustling village of Cartmel
37 / 39  Cartmel Priory nearby
38 / 39  The square in Cartmel
39 / 39  Enter the beautiful Garde II listed building

Priory Close House

Cartmel, Lake District

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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious private walled garden with wild flower area, patio seating area and well-tended lawns
  • Prime location in the heart of much-loved Cartmel village, right opposite the Norman priory - no need to use the car
  • A superb holiday retreat which has been recognised by Visit England with a 5 star rating
Overview
Property code: LCC45

Immersed in both history and beauty, this property is set in the beautiful village of Cartmel and is a Grade II listed building, believed to date back to the 14th century. Now, this luxury self-catering home gives large groups the chance to run away to the Lake District for sophisticated soirees and evenings tucked up by the fire, a true escape to the country.

Ageing with grace, the mullioned windows, original fireplaces and hidden passages are still in impeccable condition and the house retains many other nods to its medieval and Georgian past.

You'll find the property at the end of a track that runs along the west wall of the priory, and there are two entrances to choose from; the main door opens into the hall, the other lets you directly into the kitchen. Prepare dishes on the stone worktops and cook on an AGA under a canopy of original oak beams. The warm ambience from the kitchen flows through into the main dining room, where there is a long table for hosting animated feasts or more intimate meals. Relish in simpler past times in one of the two charming sitting rooms, both tastefully furnished with soft fabrics, elegant lighting and a toasty wood burner. One has attractive Georgian panelling and a comfy window nook where you can curl up with a book facing the ancient priory. The other offers a baby grand piano for those who want to create their own soundtrack for the holiday. Three of the five beautiful bedrooms can be found at the top of the grand oak stairway. On the first floor is the master bedroom, a noteworthy room with a brass framed bed and inspired interior details that you'll want to bring home with you. Bedroom two and three, though both a little smaller, are both superbly furnished; one has views of the priory and the smaller looks out over the gardens. The final two bedrooms are in the attic with reduced head height and can only be reached via the secret stairway! Outside, there is a spacious walled garden for you to enjoy and dine in. At the far end of the garden is a little door set in the wall that leads through to a small bank by the river, a haven that you can have all to yourself.

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  • 5 bedrooms - 1 super-king, 1 king-size, 2 doubles, and 1 twin
  • Bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Shower room with WC
  • Ground-floor WC
  • En-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC to the master bedroom
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • 2 Wood burners
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Parking for 2 cars in the courtyard, plus 1 permit for 1 car for village parking
  • Shops and pubs within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • Please note there is a refundable £300 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday

Cartmel is a popular village with visitors thanks to its prime location just 6 miles south of Lake Windermere. It is a village of ancient architecture, delightful cheese and wine shops and its own microbrewery - it's also renowned for its fine dining experiences. There is a great selection of local walks to choose from, including Eggerslack Wood (3.5 miles), a tranquil place with native trees and an abundance of wildlife. Just 6 miles north of the village, clustered at the foot of Lake Windermere, lies Fell Foot, the National Trust's parkland. At the lakeside, you can hop on a steamer for a trip on the lake, which winds its way for 10 miles into the central fells.

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Georgian panelling creates a warm atmosphere
Sit back and relax
An elegant lounge
Play your favourite tune on the piano
Tickle the ivories whilst passing the piano
Enjoy the garden on a sunny afternoon
Relax in one of the lounges after a day of exploring
A woodburner helps keep the chill at bay
Large Georgian windows let the natural light flood in
Enjoy your breakfast or a light lunch in the day room
A fusion of traditional grandeur and modern elegance
Show 27 moreThe grand oak stairway leads to the first floor

Charlotte Scott

This property is personally managed by Charlotte.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher 8th March 2024

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Superb property , very well appointed and in a fantastic location .

Reviewed by Megan 1st March 2024

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Stunning house in a beautiful location, would fully recommend

Reviewed by Andrew 29th December 2023

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A charming house in a great location right in the centre of Cartmel.

Reviewed by Lynn 8th December 2023

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Lovely cottage for a big group,plenty of rooms to enable the group to have their own space if required . Great facilities, spotlessly clean,lovely garden,fabulous location. Maybe a few more christmas decorations, but the trees were a nice touch. Logs a nice touch.

Reviewed by Alison 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne 15th September 2023

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Beautiful house in great location. Great for a large family holiday.

Reviewed by Caroline 28th July 2023

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Great house especially for family get togethers. Lots of space for everyone and a beautiful enclosed garden. Very dog friendly with lovely walks nearby.

Reviewed by Roger 21st July 2023

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10/10 brilliant

Reviewed by Marina 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by c 26th May 2023

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House is lovely and spacious. Well located both in terms of convenience and attractiveness. Owners very helpful and welcoming. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Reviewed by Sharon 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Emma 7th April 2023

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A fantastic place to stay with everything you could need. It is a beautiful home, our family really enjoyed staying and made the most of all Cartmel has to offer. The house is kept to a very high standard: comfortable beds, very clean, well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed by Glynis 18th November 2022

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Priory Close House is an exceptional property, set in the centre of beautiful Cartmel. It is warm, with good heat retention throughout and every care has been taken to retain and enhance the character and ambience of the house. We were thrilled / intrigued by the houses individual features and artwork - something new to discover every day! Our famiRead morely of seven celebrated a special occasion in style - the setting was perfect - a great choice. Hide

Reviewed by ANITA 24th June 2022

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Beautiful house and garden. Good local facilities (shops, pubs and restaurants) within walking distance. Lively on race days.

Reviewed by Carol 20th May 2022

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This cottage is in the middle of the village and the parking space was really useful. The kitchen was not as large as it looks in the photos so I think it would be difficult to cook for lots of people if all the bedrooms were occupied. There was no hob on the oven, only the two hot plates on the top of the aga. The garden was lovely, a real bonus fRead moreor a cottage in the middle of the village. Nice bright bedrooms. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 16th May 2022

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FABULOUS house in a beautiful village. 8 people and 2 dogs shared the property and everyone absolutely loved being there. The house is spacious, beautifully decorated and contains everything you could possibly need. There is also a large beautiful garden to relax in whilst enjoying the melodic sound of the resident birds. Cartmel is a historic littRead morele village with plenty of places to eat and drink. The walks are lovely and it is only a short drive to Grange on Sands or Bowness on Windermere. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by Emma 22nd April 2022

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LOCATION

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