A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
15 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 30
Popular amenities
Balcony
Spa pool on site
Private pool
Dog-friendly
Arcade/game room
Dryer
Explore the area
Longtown, Cumbria
Spoilt Spa at Smiths
Place, Spoilt Spa at Smiths
11 min drive
Clan Armstrong Centre
Place, Clan Armstrong Centre
12 min drive
Gilnockie Tower
Place, Gilnockie Tower
12 min drive
Carlisle (CAX)
Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
28 min drive
Rooms & beds
15 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
Bedroom #4
1 King Bed
Bedroom #5
1 King Bed
Bedroom #6
1 King Bed
Bedroom #7
1 King Bed
Bedroom #8
1 King Bed
Bedroom #9
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #10
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #11
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #12
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #13
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #14
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #15
1 King Bed
12 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #7
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #8
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #9
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #10
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #11
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #12
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms
Situated just 3.5 miles north of Longtown on the Scottish Border and less than 10 miles from Gretna Green, a renowned wedding venue where couples can still tie the knot over the anvil, Bank House Longtown is a favored choice for wedding parties and is ideal for pre-wedding celebrations or hen and stag parties. This spacious accommodation is also perfect for various events, including conferences, club gatherings, fitness weekends, golfing trips, fishing excursions, shooting parties, reunions, and much more.
Heated by oil central heating and complemented by open fires, you'll stay warm and cosy even during chilly evenings. The inviting entrance hall features a writing desk, an open fire, and a chest filled with games and jigsaws. Unwind in the sitting room, which comfortably seats 10, plus an additional 7 on window seats and occasional chairs, all gathered around a welcoming log fire.
The oak room serves as the heart of the house, featuring seating for 17 people, including 9 on window seats. It also boasts a grand piano, a wide-screen Smart TV with a DVD player, a home cinema system with an 8-foot automated screen and surround sound, a Sony AV receiver, and a Fire Stick that is compatible with tablets and laptops for presentations.
Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, complete with a Rangemaster electric range cooker. The adjoining scullery houses 2 dishwashers, a large fridge, an upright freezer, and a microwave, while the pantry includes another fridge, washing machine, and tumble dryer. Family meals can be enjoyed in the dining room, which features 3 tables that seat a total of 30 people.
The study, perfect for some quiet time away from the rest of the group, offers seating for 6 along with a wide-screen Smart TV and DVD player—ideal for catching up on a good book. After dinner, head to the games room for a game of snooker, table football, or relax in front of the TV.
On the ground floor, you'll find 2 bedrooms: one with a super king-size bed and the other with twin beds, both sharing a disabled-friendly en-suite with a ‘drive-in' shower. The spacious back hall provides ample room for coats and boots, complemented by a cloakroom with 2 WCs and a hand basin. A lift services both floors for added convenience.
The first floor contains 12 spacious bedrooms, each offering views over the gardens or yard. There are six twin bedrooms, four of which have en-suite showers or bathrooms. Additionally, six bedrooms feature super king-size beds, five of which come with en-suite bathrooms equipped with a bath and separate shower cubicle. There are also 2 more bathrooms—one with a bath and the other with a shower—as well as a cloakroom with a WC and hand basin.
The attic room features a super king-size bed along with an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower cubicle.
All utilities, including oil, electricity, fuel for the fires, bed linen, and towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are also available, along with ample private parking. Enjoy the beautiful gardens featuring ponds, garden furniture, table tennis, croquet, badminton, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool (please note this is not heated and available May to September, the owners use it themselves betweens the hours of 4and 6pm.)
Nestled 3.5 miles north of Longtown on the Scottish Border and less than 10 miles from Gretna Green, a well-known wedding venue where couples can still exchange vows over the anvil, Bank House Longtown is a favoured choice for wedding parties and is perfect for pre-wedding celebrations or hen and stag parties. This spacious accommodation is also ideal for a variety of events, including conferences, club meet-ups, fitness weekends, golfing trips, fishing outings, shooting parties, reunions, and more.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 10 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property # 11755042
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Carlisle
Carlisle is home to this cottage. Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spoilt Spa at Smiths and Langholm Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider The Sands Centre, or check out an event or a game at Brunton Park.
Does Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms?
As of 26 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$9,823, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 10 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bank House Longtown - a cottage that sleeps 30 guests in 15 bedrooms located?
Set in Carlisle, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Longtown Library, Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie Tower. Canonbie Public Hall and Spoilt Spa at Smiths are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had an amazing time with family and friends for a long weekend. The house was fab. So much space for everyone and areas to all be together. The grounds are beautiful and in a great location for Gretna shopping or Carlisle. Hopefully be back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Thank you for a lovely review of your stay at Bank House, it has been a pleasure to host you and we look forward to welcoming you back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 December 2025
Lovely stay, definitely recommend!
We stayed at Glinger Bank house in Longtown for Christmas with family coming over from Oz and Dubai to all be together. The house and grounds are wonderful with all appliances necessary to feed a small army! We enjoyed the hot tub and sang carols around the piano, there is plenty of space to not be on top of each other and the bedrooms and bathrooms were great and spacious. We lit the fires, there was a decorated Christmas tree, perfect for the festive season.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2025
We are pleased you have enjoyed your family Christmas get together. Bank House is perfect for celebrations and we hopecwe can welcome you all back again next year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 December 2025
What a fantastic Christmas
Where to start -
We are 4 generations of a family, aged 11mths - 86 years old, all 24 of us.
We celebrated our Christmas in beautiful Glingerbank house, staying from 23rd - 27th December.
The house is just amazing, so well presented, everything you could possibly need to cook a huge Christmas dinner, full English breakfasts, Boxing Day buffet and all the meals in between.
From, plates, pans, cutlery, glasses, serving dishes, roasting tins, Yorkshire pudding trays, if you need it, it’s there and more.
Glingerbank is so comfortable, warm, clean, lovely bedding, all towels provided, heating was timed to come on for us, all day from 7am until late at night.
The house is quirky with different staircases, corridors, rooms galore and the lift was invaluable for our 3 Octogenarians.
We have enjoyed a wonderful family Christmas, filled with amazing memories and photographs - Thank you
We all highly recommend Glingerbank House
About the host
Hosted by Gail
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Premier Host
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