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Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

Family-friendly apartment with fitness centre and sauna

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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In the heart of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Orton Hall offers a charming stay with its 17th Century Jacobean Manor House charm and six acres of gardens. The Royalist Suite's oak-panelled living room features an imposing fireplace, while the Great Hall boasts a pool table and baby grand piano. With access to North Lakes Spa in Penrith, you can unwind in the sauna or relax by the heated indoor pool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4915 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Penrith
Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Apartment
Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Apartment Penrith

About the area

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Orton, England

What's nearby

  • Eden Valley - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 25 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Ullswater - 26 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 30 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butchers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬9 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. Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment is a real gem in a special building. It has a bookcase for a door!
Bookcase door
The hall
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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

Richard W.

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

A walk back in history

Amazing property . Loved the carved wood ceilings and wood panelled walls not to mention the secret door. Never seen so many books outside a library. unfortunately didn’t stay long enough to read any. Also a vast selection of DVDs. The communal lounge was magnificent, we didn’t use it but were very impressed. The rest of our accommodation housed everything we needed and was clean and functional. The bathroom maybe needed updating but maybe I am nit picking, plenty of hot water and at a good pressure. The grounds both to the front and rear of the property were well tended with several benches to sit on and admire the views. Stephanie was extremely informative both before our arrival and on arrival. We did several walks in the area using the information booklet provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

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

what an amazing place

This property is quirky in all the right ways and it's everything you need. The hidden rooms behind the bookcase is such a unique touch and it's somewhere I will definitely be looking to stay again. I will say this though.. take extra clothing because the description is right....it's certainly nippy in winter.. take extra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Adele D.

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

Orton Hall

Lovely apartment with everything you need for a short break and walking distant to local village and pub. Takes a bit of time to warm up at first bit very cosy. Will go againto visit more of the surrounding areas when the weather is better. Takes a bit of time to hear up
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Vincent S.

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

Orton sojourn

Best apartment ever! Stunning unit(900sqft) lovel view of garden, easy walk to pub in Orton. Kitchen well provisioned. Nothing to fault. Would hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Kerstin B.

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

Sehr schöne historische Unterkunft.In perfekter Lage

Saubere gut ausgestattete Wohnung. Leben wie ein Graf☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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