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Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Orton, England
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Whinfell Forest
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Ullswater
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

Orton Hall is a 17th Century Jacobean Manor House carefully converted into self-catering suites sharing a Great Hall and six acres of gardens with lawns, fountain and woodlands.

The one-bedroom Royalist Suite on the ground floor is full of period charm with a fully oak-panelled living room, imposing fireplace and a "secret door" through the bookcase to the rest of the apartment.

The Royalist Suite can accommodate two in the bedroom in a king-size bed with space for a cot to sleep a baby or toddler. Comfortable folding beds are available for up to 2 extra guests in the living room.
The bathroom is separate to the bedroom with WC, bath with shower over & sink. The kitchen has a cooker with hob, grill and oven, fridge with ice compartment, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and full complement of cooking equipment and utensils. In the living room there is a large TV with BT Vision and DVD player together with an extensive library of books & DVDs, sofa seating for 4 and a dining table in the bay window.

The Royalist Suite is fully self-catering apartment but you will find a complimentary starter supply of coffee, tea, milk, sugar & biscuits. The suite is also stocked with consumables including washing up liquid, hand wash, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, tinfoil, toilet rolls, salt & pepper & cooking oil.

There is a washing machine & tumble dryer in the communal laundry room. Both are coin-operated and accept £1 per load.

Towels & linen are included, as is complimentary membership to the North Lakes Spa in Penrith for the duration of your holiday where you can use the gym and heated indoor pool or relax in the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. You can also book treatments or massages at extra cost.

The communal Great Hall has a large fireplace, pool table & baby grand piano and is a great space for relaxing. If you don't feel like cooking, the local village pub, only 300 metres away, serves food and many good restaurants are in easy reach of Orton Hall by car.

The Royalist Suite at Orton Hall offers a period getaway for your short break in atmospheric surroundings in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Located in the Eden Valley within the Yorkshire Dales National Park but on the doorstep of the Lake District and all its charms, it offers a perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of England on foot, by car or by bicycle.

Property manager

Stephanie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve, while Courtyard Gallery and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Orton, England

What's nearby

  • Lowther Park - 15 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 25 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Ullswater - 26 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 30 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 13 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Butchers Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scar Side Farm - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Orton Hall, Royalist Suite have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Orton Hall, Royalist Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orton Hall, Royalist Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orton Hall, Royalist Suite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orton Hall, Royalist Suite located?

This family-friendly Penrith apartment building is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Orton Community Park and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

commanche s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location ,the property is a delight .Everything you need its home from home !!Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil and cozy

We spent two nights here while we explored the Lake District. It was lovely and cozy - a well appointed place for us to return to every evening. The bed is divine!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, nice to see the Red Squirrels. Very scenic, nice and quiet with a lovely local pub and shop. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

neil r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay but NO hot water.

The property was quite old fashioned and had its own charm. The cleanliness was spot on and the whole process of check in was great. Unfortunately we had no hot water at all during our stay and whilst the property manager attempted to get this rectified she was unable to due to a fault on the water system. After a 20 mile hike the need for hot soak was high but we had to travel 30mins to get a shower! We asked for a partial refund due to having no basic amenities however received no response from this and all communications ceased. I would not recommend this property or would stop here myself again due to unreliability of the water system and the inability to communicate with the property manager after the fact.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay at Orton

We stayed as a family and my daughter loved the bookcase door. The property has all the comforts and amenities that you need and really enjoyed the history of the place. we wish we were there longer as it's lovely base in Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Stayed in the Royalist Suite for a short break with our daughter and found the place just totally amazing. Stephanie was friendly and provided accurate local and check in information. Orton Hall, and the Royalist Suite are stunning and just next level opulence. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, but we hardly used it, as the George pub is literally 5 minutes walk and the food fab, with a very friendly landlors and staff. The grounds of the Hall are great, and, despite the damp weather had a couple of strolls and spotted a couple of cheeky red squirrels and a multitude of birdlife. The village is quiet, but not so remote that you are cut off, and in addition to the pub has a shop and fcafe in the chocolate factory (an absolute MUST!!). You are within a 10 minute drive of the M6 with easy access to the lake district. We wouild absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous apartment in great location

Stayed for a long weekend - will definitely be back! Great base for exploring the area and amazing old house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful surprise

Absolutely loved our stay here, the secret door was the topper to a wonderful placw to stay. Yes it wasnt the warmest before the heaters kicked jn but there were.cosy blankets, additional heaters and a the warmest duvet ive ever slept under! Loved the great hall and the pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay here such an unusual place having a secret door was great fun and not something we have come across before .parking was easy internet speed was good plus the tv has Netflix and there are lots of books and dvds to choose from ,the kitchen and bathroom was a bit dated but very clean and perfectly fine another joy was watching the red squirrels playing on the lawn right outside the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The property was very much as described. The lounge, with it's oak panelling and bay window was a delight to spend time in, the addition of the bookcase door was a real novelty. The kitchen was very well appointed, the bed was soft, with a heavy (possibly down) duvet. Not exactly my preference, but still comfortable and definitely warm. The bathroom was fine, although the hot water was occasionally short lived, it was easily managed. Overall, my only gripe was that it was a touch chilly, not what I was expecting when booking, although it was clearly pointed out in the detailed information we received after booking. Thankfully it was a warmer than average February weekend so again was manageable. We would definitely consider a return visit and recommend Orton Hall to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

T J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Character, history, quirky. If these excite you, this place is for you. Do it, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful manor house

Our second time here, and even more lovely to be back after a few years of not being able to make it. Orton is a lovely little village, with a great pub (The George), and other amenities. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you want abit peace and quiet then this is perfect ,ideal for lakes and other local areas .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staying here was the highlight of our trip, especially for our two daughters. They were enchanted by the breathtaking grounds and they particularly loved the secret book case and all the games, books and movies available. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Historical Home

Lovely environment, and beautiful gardens. Very well located for travel to surrounding areas of interest. Had everything we needed and enjoyed walking the bridle paths. The George Hotel great for dinner. Just make sure you have change for the washer and dryer if you need them!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great again

Our 2nd time here and did not disappoint again. We love this place, it has so much character. Great location and always quiet. We will definitely see you again soon. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Lovely stay in a lovely house. Area was beautiful, good proximity to Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Just off Motorway but far enough away to not notice it. Really quaint property, loved the bookcase hidden doorway. Lots of books, dvds etc for use. Milk, cookies, tea, coffee etc provided. Handy location to charge our electric vehicle at Tebay services.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of paradise

A completely gorgeous flat, full of character, in a beautiful historic hall - after wonderful days out in the Lake District and Westmorland Dales, this was the perfect retreat to come home to. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

was lady of the manor for a week !

Our first visit to the lakes. Orton Hall is amazing, so olde worlde, such history, truly beautiful. So nice to escape from the hustle and bustle of london for a week, it is so idyllic and peaceful. very central to everywhere. The Royalist Suite is magical, very special, loved the secret passage behind the bookcase. my sister and i loved it, we would certainly come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

Absolutely loved our stay at Orton Hall. It had everything we wanted and more. Having already stayed before 8 years ago it was lovely to go back. Situated in a beautiful place with easy access to the lake district. Suite had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and everywhere was spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant mini honeymoon

My husband and I got married in January and as our baby was 10 months old at the time, we decided to go for a relaxed, UK based honeymoon. We love the Lake District so quickly settled on Cumbria, and then we discovered the accommodation at Orton Hall. We booked the Royalist Suite and absolutely loved our stay. What a cosy, characterful apartment, equipped with everything you need, including shelves of DVDs and games and a very well-equipped kitchen, which was so handy with an infant. The location was also great as Orton is close to main A roads and motorways but also only a short drive into the National Park for walks or meals in towns such as Keswick. There is also a great hall / common area with sofas, a pool table and a grand piano.The landlady was very lovely, helpful and responsive. On the last day of our stay there was a bad storm that led to temporary power outages. She made it possible for us to stay an extra night at short notice and checked in with us throughout the day to make sure we and the little one were ok, which was very kind.I'm sure we will stay here again for wedding anniversaries and I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone looking for somewhere to stay in comfort and with period charm!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had an excellent and comfortable stay in the Royalist suite

So much fun watching our boys hunt for the bedroom through the secret door. We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect for seeing both the lake district and the North Yorkshire moors. Though perhaps a little tired the appartment is warm and cosy, the beds lovely and clean and comfy and all you could need heat wise.. The use of the pool table in the grand Hall was a realy fun bonus for the children. We highly reccomend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Was blown away by the beauty of the building. Our apartment was lovely. Would benefit from a bathroom refit to bring it in line with the rest of the apartment but it was decent enough. Kitchen has everything you need (needs a bulb in the fridge though) Nice and clean, bit of dust but I didn't mind and think it adds to the look! Nice comfy bed :) Lovely and cosy in the evenings, would definitely come back! Right up my street 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Femina

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Thanks to Stephanie for her help and advice. Accommodation was well stocked with great books including recommendations for tourist attractioand some nice games and some video cassettes. But decor was very old and place was really dirty at places with moldy at some places including dishwasher. I had to clean mold from dishwasher for half an hour before I could use it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short honeymoon stay

The location is fantastic, very easy to get to many beautiful parts of the lake district. The accommodation itself is very spacious, lovely setting in the old Manor Hall. As you'd expect from a property of this age it is not perfect, and has a few quirks (the shower gets all it's pressure from the hot water so if the emersion heater has been on recently you have to put up with a light spray!) The bed is very comfy and we slept well. We picked up a few essentials but expected there to be coffee, which there wasn't. Also a general note about the area, which we were not aware of until after we arrived: restaurants & pubs stop serving food around 8-9pm, so make sure you plan ahead!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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