Morland House and Gardens
Ancient Cumbrian house and gardens and home to the Markham family since 1828
Morland, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3AZ
Features
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Bike storage facilities
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Free parking
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No smoking
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Open fire
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Pet friendly
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WiFi
The garden, set on a number of levels, has many stone steps which may be slippery in wet weather. The gravel paths are difficult for wheel chair users.
Enjoy exclusive use of large historic family home now updated to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 19 guests. Set in the heart of the idyllic Eden Valley, near the Lakes, Morland House dates from Tudor times, and its oak panelled reception rooms, complete with antique furnishings, curios and family portraits, provide a truly unique setting for memorable celebrations.
Home to the Markham family since 1828, the house is a paradise for history-lovers, with the nine bedrooms being each themed around a particular ancestor from the C18 and C19. Recent modern touches include excellent WiFi, ‘smart’ central heating, extra bathrooms and two kitchens (one for any catering requirements). Children have their own games room, a snug with tv and can either share the triple bedroom with single beds or the bunk-bed room with cot.
Visit our the house’s accommodation site
The house is set in four acres of spectacular gardens laid out in Victorian times around Morland beck. Although open to the public and Historic Houses members, they are never crowded. Guests enjoy the use of the Croquet lawn and enclosed private south-facing garden with barbecue and garden furniture.
The house is seven miles from Penrith, so easily accessible to the M6 and A66 with the mainline station having fast, direct trains to Euston
For all enquiries please email Julia Evans, the house manager
julia.evans@morlandhouse.net
The garden, set on a number of levels, has many stone steps which may be slippery in wet weather. The gravel paths are difficult for wheel chair users.
Getting here
Morland, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3AZ
To get to Morland:
From the south, leave the M6 at Junction 39 (Shap), pass though Shap village and take the second turn right, signposted Morland. On entering Morland follow the road down the hill and the drive entrance is at the bottom of the hill on the left.
From the north, leave the M6 at Junction 40 (Penrith), and take the A66 east for half a mile to the roundabout and then right on the A6 to Shap. Pass though Eamont Bridge and then take the second left, signposted Morland. After 4 miles, in Cliburn village, turn right to Morland and on entering the village follow the road down the hill. The drive entrance is at the bottom of the hill on the left.
From the east, take the A66 from Scotch Corner and turn left 1 mile after the end of the Appleby bypass, down a road signposted to Bolton and Cliburn. After Bolton village, take the first left and then the first right, signposted Morland. On entering the village cross the bridge into the village square, and the drive entrance is on the right.
By train, Penrith is the closest station, on the West Coast Main Line – 3 hours from London or 1½ hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh. If train travellers cannot be collected by other members of their party, a taxi to Morland House will cost approximately £25.00. There is a list of numbers in the station waiting room, or call Beacon Taxis on (01768) 895969 or Penrith Taxis on (01768) 899298. Coming from Yorkshire, Appleby station (on the beautiful Settle to Carlisle line) is another option.
