About this property
Historic Setting: The Great Hall in Penrith is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy free bicycles, a terrace, and a garden. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served in-room, complemented by a variety of refreshments. Convenient Location: Located 94 km from Teesside International Airport, the property is near attractions like Askham Hall (10 km) and Derwentwater Lake (43 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Stuart
United Kingdom“Rural location in a historic house. Amy is a splendid host - friendly and welcoming - and the huge breakfasts set you up for a day in the Lakes and Pennines.”
Anne
United Kingdom“A rare opportunity to stay in a historic building filled with interesting pictures and books with beautiful gardens.
The hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendly and provided great breakfasts to meet our needs, as well as other refreshments....”
Adrienne
United Kingdom“Amy is the hostess with the mostest! She is generous and thoughtful. She loves the old manor and gave us a tour of the amazing walled gardens. The bed was incredibly comfortable with a very upmarket duvet. The electric fire in the bathroom was a...”
Julienne
United Kingdom“Superb B&B. Amy was so welcoming, offering tea, wine and dinner on arrival. Beautiful building with panelled deep walls, sumptuous four poster bed, rugs and furniture. Modern shower over bath.
Parking outside by a beautiful garden with lovely...”
Adrianus
Netherlands“Very friendly host! Amy is also a professional cook and offers the guests a delicious dinner. The house has its own classical & historical atmosphere.”
Edward
United Kingdom“The property is just what I expected from the description it’s 16th century charm is evident everywhere
The owners are very welcoming and can’t do enough for you
And the breakfast was excellent, couldn’t fault anything
Would stay here again”
Lynn
Australia“A pleasant experience to stay in this grand old house with all original features. Amy was the best host with fresh scones, lighting fires in the beautiful garden and welcome drinks. Good place to explore the Lakes district by car”
Nofuninbeinggood
United Kingdom“The property was maintained and decorated beautifully, in keeping with the age of the building. It has a lovely atmosphere which gives a relaxing feeling and is a stepback into the world and time in which it was created.
Amy is a wonderful host...”
David
United Kingdom“What an experience. we were on an unplanned stay due to weather conditions travelling to a ferry to Ireland. However WHAT a bonus! we wanted something unique and filled with character. The Great Hall has both in abundance, wonderful rural location...”
Jonathan
United Kingdom“Very nice old property, lovely grounds and owners took care to make sure our rooms were warm”
Managed by Amy Chapman
Company review score: 8.5Based on 204 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties
Company information
We are proud to look after Newby Hall and continue to restore and improve the walled garden after its years of neglect. WE keep it as it was still standby 17th century . We decided to put our guest bedroom on bookingdotcom in hopes of sharing the joy of our about 500 -year-old home. we are believe to make the guests whom staying with us feeling home from home is important.
The house is not quite suitable for people who looking for modern accommodation or holiday apartment.
Property information
Newby Hall is an old English manor house set in 2 acres of gardens. It is a grade II ** listed building and a member of the Historic Houses association.
This is a no smoking guest house.
It has double bedrooms, suitable for two people.
Our upstairs guest bedroom: has a 4-poster bed and exclusive use of a heated bathroom . Part of the house have 400 year old wooden floor which have no carpet but William Morris Rugs and local sheep skin rug.
The Great Hall does not have a ground floor bedroom and does not have a walk -in shower room.
Access to the upper floor is by a short staircase.
We offer Bedroom only or Bed and Breakfast.
Breakfast is 15 pounds a person to be paid at the Great Hall.
We have bicycles for rent free of charge so you may discover the surrounding countryside
Check in is from 2PM to 21PM.
Check out by 11 AM..or early as you wish
Best Wishes,
From Amy
Neighbourhood information
Newby Hall is a short drive away from Penrith and Shap. It provides a good home base if you desire to venture out 30 mins to an hour to some of the Lake District's most beloved peaks: Ullswater, Blencathra, Hellvellyn, and smaller hikes are local to those who wish to take in what nature has to offer.
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 06:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 75
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
