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Reign in style in this majestic Cumbrian castle. Blencowe Hall is steeped in history but offers contemporary five-star luxury. Click HERE to find out more.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
2 Kings3 Queens5 Fulls4 Twins1 Crib
Bathrooms
1 Full bath10 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Christine Rowley (Property Manager The Rowley Estates)
Hosting since February 2013
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests:Â Around 2 weeks prior to arrival guests will receive a pre-arrival message which includes details regarding key collection. We also send our guests local information about 'what's on' in the area during their stay.
Guests have sole occupancy of the property during their stay and our Manager is available by telephone at all times.
We celebrated my 60th birthday at Blencowe Hall with friends and family. We had a fantastic meal catered for us by Lynn Hilditch recommended to us by Rowley Estates. Lynn and her team were really efficient and the service and quality of the meal was great. We had a good tour of the Nicky Richards racing stable on the Sunday which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Also the live music and evening meal at the Boot & Shoe inn finished off the weekend well.
Visited March 2024
Written March 19, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hannah G
1 contribution
Amazing for a large group
Incredible stay. We have a large family (26 in total, with 14 kids!) and wanted to all be together for a 70th birthday. Before our stay, the owners could not have been more helpful with answering all of our questions and ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay. The accommodation was amazing - great big spaces to all be together, with plenty of smaller snugs and spaces for quieter times, a brilliantly equipped kitchen, great bedroom sizes snd plenty of bathrooms. Location is fantastic - would definitely love to come back again!
Visited January 2024
Written February 9, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Neil001155
Manchester, United Kingdom23 contributions
An amazing birthday weekend.
We have had the most fabulous weekend at Blencowe Hall, what a stunning place.
The facilities are brilliant. It was spotless and everything we could ask for.
There was a very slight maintenance issue whilst we were there and that was sorted out by the maintenance guy who was there nearly as quick as we put the phone down.
Christine is a brilliant host! very helpful, and sent lots of information to help with the stay before we got there. Even down to who to ask to do the catering for a birthday meal.
We will definitely be back.
Visited November 2023
Written November 21, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jayne F
15 contributions
A magical week in a castle of dreams
Just returned from a fantastic week at Blencowe Hall with relatives from both sides of the Atlantic. Christine and her team were available and easy to contact whenever we had a question, and the property itself is beautiful, both inside and out. We had great fun exploring and even now I'm not sure that we found all the magical little nooks and crannies around this remarkable castle. There was something for everybody in our group -- every age catered for. There was plenty of space for our large group to be comfortable, whether gathered together, or spending a little quiet time on their own. The peaceful setting really can't be beaten, and the renovations to the building have been done so well that you feel as if you have the best of both worlds - historical ambiance combined skillfully and thoughtfully with modern comforts and convenience. I know we all have wonderful memories to treasure. It was amazing and unforgettable!
Visited August 2023
Written September 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jane T
2 contributions
What a place!
We have just returned from 4 nights at Blencowe Hall celebrating my 60th birthday with friends and what an amazing time we had. Blencowe is stunning - well equipped, super comfy beds (lots of four posters), gorgeous duvets and sofas that you don’t want to leave. It’s incredibly peaceful in gorgeous rural surroundings yet only 10 minutes from all the facilities in Penrith. We had a 3 course catered dinner for 21 people by Lynn Hilditch which was delicious - highly recommend for any type of catering. A truly memorable stay overall.
Visited March 2023
Written March 28, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Clive Bridges
1 contribution
Wonderful Venue
Stayed here for birthday celebrations with a party of 24. Everything about the place is characteristic and steeped in history. All amenities were in tip top condition and the services provided second to none.
The clay pigeon shooting activity provided by Michael Coates and his team in the hall grounds is second to none in terms of entertainment and professionalism and is a must do.
We will definitely be back.
Visited January 2023
Written January 15, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
PhilsFamilyView
Hartlepool, United Kingdom424 contributions
Excellent wedding venue.
We enjoyed the main house along with the cottages in the grounds for a Friday to Monday. Great location, peaceful but close to town. Obviously a celebration with excitment and emotions. The house was absolutely superb. Space for a whole range of ages. Quiet areas, snooker room, dining, kitchen and main Solar room. All the guests slept well with all the facilites. The kitchen is well equipped and and everything you would need for an event. We bought in Hog Roast caterers for wedding breakfast. But used all the kitchen facilites for our breakfasts and evening dinners.
Certainly 5* and will likely return for more family weekends in the cottages in the future..
Visited November 2022
Written November 7, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mollydog12
3 contributions
Superb venue, excellent quality and a very helpful team - Perfect wedding location
Having previously been to stay at Blencowe Hall for an event about 10 years ago I always knew that is ever we needed a perfect venue for a special event that Blencowe would be the place! It certainly proved to be exactly that! We had a fabulous wedding in a superb venue and neither we or our 48 guests can recommend this enough - its a perfect wedding location.
The Hall and cottages are all lovely, the support team are so helpful and all of the suppliers recommended by the Rowley Estates were absolutely fabulous, The guidance and advice that we received from both Christine & Joanna has been really helpful - from booking over a year ago to departure a couple of weeks ago.
It was also great to accommodate 44 guests on site - between the Hall and the three cottages and the Byre is ideal for a wedding reception for up to 50 people too.
If you are looking for a fab location - this is the one - can't recommend it sufficiently.
Thank you team Rowley Estates / Blencowe - you have been amazing and helped create a lifetime of lovely memories
Visited May 2022
Written May 24, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nicola P
1 contribution
Perfect.
This is a fantastic venue, supported by a wonderful team. The place is breathtaking and well maintained, with care taken to ensure you have everything you need to be comfortable throughout your stay.
Whilst staying at Blencowe we booked Lynn Hilditch Catering, and I cannot recommend this company highly enough. Lynn is a wonderful chef and a pleasure to work with when creating your menu. Great support staff too! And the pizza oven was a massive hit.
We also used Jill Harrington photography, Wild Ivy flowers, and Eden Event Hire, and I would happily recommend all! So easy to work with and all very talented!
Thanks to Christine, Joanna, the house keeping team, and everyone at Blencowe Hall for our wonderful wedding and very happy holiday!
Visited September 2021
Written October 13, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Written March 7, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
christine939
Hi
Thanks for your great review and belated Happy Anniversary! It's great to hear that your wedding at Blencowe Hall was perfect, it certainly sounds absolutely lovely. We will make sure your comments are passed on to the rest of the team.
Best Regards Christine, Charlie and team
Written November 19, 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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