Aynsome Manor

Cartmel, Cumbria

Step back in time to an age of quiet elegance at this 400-year-old manor house with views over farmland to pretty Cartmel village and its Norman priory church. More

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Step back in time to an age of quiet elegance at this 400-year-old manor house with views over farmland to pretty Cartmel village and its Norman priory church. Indeed, the house was once the home of descendants of the founder of the priory, William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke. Run by the Varley family for over 40 years, the hotel is reassuringly traditional with deep sofas and glowing table lamps in fire-warmed lounges, and a polished sideboard and cut-glass crystal in the panelled Georgian dining room. A daily-changing table d’hôte dinner offers classic dishes with a sophisticated touch such as chicken liver parfait with sherry, and roast Cumbrian sirloin with red onion marmalade and Burgundy wine jus. Diners appreciate the option of two to five courses. Spacious bedrooms are pleasant with patterned wallpapers, modern oak furniture and brightly coloured bedcovers. Second-floor rooms have beams and a sloping ceiling. Breakfast is a fine affair, from poached fruits and creamy porridge to Cartmel Valley smoked haddock and a grill including Cumberland sausage and fried bread – a handsome start for exploring this quiet part of the Lakes.

Hotel details

Address

Aynsome Lane
Cartmel
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6HH
England

Telephone

01539 536653

Bedrooms

12. 2 in cottage across courtyard.

Open

all year except 23–27 Dec, 2–26 Jan.

Facilities

2 lounges, bar, dining room, in-room TV (Freeview), ½-acre garden, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed, extra bed for under-15s £30, no under-5s in dining room in evening, children's supper available.

Dogs

in bedrooms only and must not be unattended (£7 per night).

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £105. Set dinner £25–£40. 2-night min. usually required but ring to check, race weekends premium prices.

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Comments about Aynsome Manor

An oasis of peace and tranquillity set in beautiful countryside. It is also exceptional value for money. Chris and his team combine efficiency with first-class service in a friendly and unobtrusive manner. The quality of the food at dinner and breakfast was excellent. Once the residence for the descendents of the founder of Cartmel Priory, it retains some interesting features. - Bob & Jean Henry - October 2017

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