Winder Hall Country House Hotel, Low Lorton (Lake District)

Winder Hall is an historic manor house in the peaceful lakeland village of Low Lorton in the English Lake District

Summary 17th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's cots Children's games Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Restaurant Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar Picnic area

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (walking distance) Recommended restaurants (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Winder Hall Country House Hotel is an historic house in the peaceful village of Low Lorton in the Lake District. This Jacobean manor house, with its secluded location, offers something extra special to guests. 

The guest bedrooms are comfortably furnished and individually decorated boasting wonderful views. There are four posters, and doubles, all offering en-suite bathrooms (please advise if you prefer a bath or shower as not all rooms have both).

Children are welcome at Winder Hall, a reduced tariff for children sharing a room with their parents is offered. Please see Available Rooms for the promotion codes. Children are welcome to join their parents in the Dining Room if they are old enough to enjoy the evening meal. A children’s tea is available as an alternative.

History to the present day

Winder Hall has an interesting and unusual history. Although the present fabric dates from the 17th & 19th centuries and includes an ancient priest hole, there has been a manor house on the site since Saxon times (i.e. before 1066).

It is recorded that Malcolm III of Scots visited the Lord of the Manor in 1053 and was royally entertained, as was his prerogative, as at that time the whole of the Lake District formed part of the kingdom of Scotland. 

Food and Drinks

One thing you will find different about Winder Hall is the kitchen. Unlike big hotels, you are welcome to pop in for a chat and find out what’s cooking.

Breakfast is served in the Dining Room and there is plenty to choose from including freshly-brewed coffee, croissants, freshly-squeezed orange juice, fruit salad, home-cured bacon, organic Cumberland sausage, perhaps gently poached smoked haddock, not forgetting the freshest free-range eggs from Winder Hall’s own hens.

If you wish to stop for afternoon tea, home-made scones, cakes and sandwiches are served with fresh loose-leaf organic tea and Fairtrade coffees. Enjoy an apéritif before dinner in the new oak-panelled bar in the lounge. 

The Victorian Dining Room is the heart of the house. A large open fire at one end is complemented by a grand piano, oak-panelling and deep-set, mullioned windows. Overlooking an enclosed garden with a fountain and trimmed box hedges, guests can look out on the near-by fells. Passionate about food, the menu incorporates local ingredients, organic meats and home-grown free-range eggs and pork.

Grounds and gardens

Hidden from the house and overlooking the river meadow, the new Summer House is equipped with a Nordic sauna and intimate Jacuzzi hot tub.

Whatever the time of year, take a walk down to the summer house. Breathe in the scent of daffodils, rhododendrons, wild flowers, rosemary and cedar. Look out over the meadow to the farms nestling on the back-drop of our local fells.

Other facilities

Car parking available onsite. Laundry and drying room for wet anoraks and muddy clothes. Jigsaws, games and a well stocked bar for days in. Packed lunch available on request. Rucksacks, maps and route cards for days out.

Collect your own eggs for breakfast and help feed the pigs each afternoon.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Marrie Shepherd, Winder Hall, Low Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Lake District, CA13 9UP, United Kingdom

Address: Winder Hall Country House, Low Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UP

Check In: From 2.00pm Check Out: Before 11.00am

Directions: From the South: Take the M6 North to Junction 40, signposted Penrith & Western Lakes. Turn left onto the A66 heading towards Keswick. Remain on the A66, by-passing Keswick. Do not drive into Keswick. 1.5 miles after Keswick, turn left onto the B5292, signposted Braithwaite and Lorton via Whinlatter Pass. Drive over Whinlatter, descending into Lorton Vale. Ignore the signs to Lorton and continue on the B5289 entering Low Lorton village. Drive past the Wheatsheaf Inn on the left. Winder Hall is 100 yards past the Wheatsheaf on the right-hand side.

From the North: Either take the M6 South until junction 40 and follow the directions above or: from Carlisle take the A595, initially signposted Workington and after 5 miles signposted Cockermouth.Continue to follow signs to Cockermouth. On enteruing Cockermouth, cross the River Derwnt and then turn left onto Main Street. Turn right into Station street, following signs for Lorton & Buttermere. Turn left at the traffic lights onto the B5289 and follow the road 3 miles into Lorton. Ignore the left turn to Lorton Church and continue on the B5289 entering Low Lorton village. Drive past the Wheatsheaf Inn on the left. Winder Hall is 100 yards past the Wheatsheaf on the right-hand side.

Nearest Train Station: Penrith or Carlisle.

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