Askham Hall Hotel

Why do people love staying in your hotel? The antithesis of the traditional country house hotel found in the Lakes, Askham Hall is really a bohemian-style home from home, with tremendous history and style. Open roaring fires, comfy sofas and intimate areas create a warm, relaxing and luxurious feel. Charming original features compliment stylish fittings and design. The food, much of it home grown and reared at Askham Hall itself and on the 800 year old family estate, is as delectable as the surroundings. What is there to do in the area? Askham Hall is situated in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside, in a beautiful lesser known part of the Lake District. The surrounding mountains, rivers, lakes, wildlife and history make this an idyllic spot to visit. Askham Hall is the perfect base for walking, running, cycling and other outdoor activities and sports such as fishing, deer stalking or shooting. Nearby Lowther Castle and Gardens is a fascinating restoration project with strong family connections. (The owners of Askham Hall's ancestors lived here). What kind of breakfast do you offer? Our breakfast is highly rated and examples include: Porridge with cinnamon and bananas Full English breakfast – sausage, bacon, black pudding, egg of your choice, tomato and mushrooms Fluffy apple pancakes with Askham berries, maple and agave syrup and Greek yoghurt Eggs royale – toasted English muffin with smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce Eggs benedict – toasted English muffin with local ham, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce Brougham Hall smoked kippers Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Dinner at Askham Hall. Lunch, tea or morning coffee are available in the Kitchen Garden cafe during opening times, and lunch and dinner is available at our sister property the George and Dragon in nearby Clifton (ten minutes drive). Which are your most popular room types, and why? The Superior Pele Tower rooms, in the oldest part of the house with spectacular south facing garden views. Combining original features such as lead mullion windows together with modern furnishings and bathrooms, these luxurious bedrooms epitomise the style of Askham Hall. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? We can provide private dining facilities for a family if they prefer in the Old Pantry dining room. Up to two extra beds fit in the larger Pele Tower rooms, one extra bed or a cot in some of the smaller rooms. Cots are free of charge extra beds are £30 per bed per night. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Come and see for yourselves!