Heavenfield

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

A FlipKey verified reviewer
January 2013

“A luxury break in Cumbria”

We stayed in the Heavenfield apartment for 4 nights in between Christmas and New Year. The apartment was a very good size and had everything you could possible want. The furniture and fittings were a really high quality and although modern fitted in well with the period and style of the building. The key code entry system worked no problem, although we did find the main door open on a couple of occasions the second door was always locked tight. We spent our days exploring the surrounding ...

We stayed in the Heavenfield apartment for 4 nights in between Christmas and New Year. The apartment was a very good size and had everything you could possible want. The furniture and fittings were a really high quality and although modern fitted in well with the period and style of the building. The key code entry system worked no problem, although we did find the main door open on a couple of occasions the second door was always locked tight. We spent our days exploring the surrounding areas and the apartment was a really great place to come back to in the evenings, really warm and homely. I would say that you do need a car if you stay here as the roads immediately around the house are narrow country lanes (as you would expect) but within 10 minutes you reach major 'A' roads and motorways. Just a couple of negatives: the bed was uncomfortable for us but that doesn't mean that it would be for anyone else, I'm sure it would be impossible to find a mattress that suited every guest; also I think the bathroom of the apartment upstairs was directly above our bedroom as we could very clearly hear it been used during the night but I guess there isn't much that can be done about soundproofing in an old building. The positives of Staffield Hall far outweigh the negatives: It's in a great location for exploring the Lake District and even the Scottish Borders; the house and grounds are beautiful; we instantly felt 'at home' there and you'll find it very difficult to get that much luxury in that price range anywhere else in Cumbria.
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Staffield Hall Apartments

Staffield Hall is an impressive, Victorian manor house, originally built in 1848 for the beautiful bride Lady Jane Aglionby and occupies a magnificent elevated setting with superb views over the surrounding countryside of the Eden Valley. Staffield Hall is located between the pretty villages of Kirkoswald and Armathwaite in the northern Eden Valley, an area of peace and tranquillity. Staffield Hall is a truly idyllic country house with formal terraced gardens, and has been converted to seven luxuriously appointed, one bedroom, en-suite apartments and a three bedroom, all en-suite ground floor apartment. The Hall retains its period features including the "Great Hall" with a magnificent, carved oak staircase, feature stained glass window, servants’ bells, vaulted beamed ceilings including ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. Staffield Hall was converted in 2005 by the owners using their wealth of experience of the luxury self-catering market to provide romantic accommodation for a break at any time of the year, an ideal honeymoon location or for those to celebrate special occasions enabling you to relax in the tranquillity and splendour in a style lost to all but the privileged few. The apartments are furnished and equipped to the highest of standards achieving VB 5 star rating, most are fitted with Jacuzzi baths, all have power showers, designer kitchen equipped with microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, fan ovens and halogen hobs. The lounges have flat screen digital LCD TVs and DVD/CD players. WiFi is available within the properties. All have pay telephones. Romantic bedrooms, one with a four poster bed, others with double and super King size beds (some can be converted to twin beds, please advise when booking), all with co-ordinating bed linen including towels and dressing gowns for adult guests. Within a short drive are the market towns of Carlisle and Penrith, Ullswater the northern most lake, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Borders. Staffield Hall is a very special venue for a small family gathering or a reunion of old friends that can comfortably cater for up to 18 people.

The property

This luxury one bedroom first floor apartment comprises a double bedroom with king-size bed.

There is a large studio room which has a super king-size bed as well as a dining area and sitting area making it ideal for four guests.

The kitchen is beautifully-equipped with granite worktops and all the appliances you need for a relaxing stay.

Summary

One super king-size bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request)
Bathroom with bio-jet whirlpool bath, basin and WC
Kitchen
Studio room with dining area, sitting area and king-size bed
Electric central heating
Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, LCD TV, DVD, CD, WiFi, payphone
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Dressing gowns for adults provided
Ample off road parking
Shared use of grounds
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1.6 miles.

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About the location

KIRKOSWALD

Penrith 9 miles; Carlisle 18 miles.

The delightful rural village of Kirkoswald is situated in the Eden Valley and is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Kirkoswald has two excellent pubs, both serving fine quality food, a 12th century church and a shop and Post Office. The River Eden runs nearby and the area is renowned for its superb trout and salmon fishing, along with walking, cycling, canoeing and climbing. There are literally miles of glorious paths following the river's course, with welcoming spots for riverside picnics and sightseeing. Expect caves and gorges, and look out for the ten unusual benchmark sculptures along the way. The Eden Gorge, between Lazonby and Armathwaite, is one of Cumbria's best-kept secrets, and is well worth exploring, plus the local railway station is a stop on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, which is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain. Brougham Castle, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England), Hadrian's Wall, the town of Penrith and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away. The stunning scenery of both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks are within reach, making Kirkoswald a convenient place to stay.

Region Information

Lake District Holiday Cottages

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas