Big House in the Lakes

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    No. 1
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    No. 2
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    No. 3
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    No. 4
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    No. 5
  • Oakland
    Hall
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    House
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    Cottage
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A look at Oakland Hall

Our beautiful house, great at any time of the year!

  • The Langdales.

    The Langdales.

    The house looks out across lake Windermere and to the Langdales beyond. This shot is taken from Orrest Head which is slightly higher than the house.

  • The inscription on the window

    The inscription on the window

    Fortune follows the brave!

  • We have two of these huge stained glass windows

    We have two of these huge stained glass windows

    The Grand Hall is dominated by two huge stained glass windows. Which feature original illustrated glass.

  • View from the the Stickle Suite

    View from the the Stickle Suite

    Two of our bedrooms look out over the Langdales.

  • Roe deer.

    Roe deer.

    In the colder months roe deer occasionlly appear in our garden, dusk and dawn are the best times. SSSSShhh. (Shot kindly supplied by digitalwildlife.co.uk)

  • Kitchen.

    Kitchen.

    The kitchen has been remodeled with new oak concertina doors onto a breakfast patio.

  • Rear enclosed garden.

    Rear enclosed garden.

    The remodeled rear garden.

  • The living room.

    The living room.

    Our opulent living room has a stunning ambiance .

  • Evening view.

    Evening view.

    When the sun sets over the Langdales the views from the rear oif the house can be stunning.

  • Dining room.

    Dining room.

    The dining room has a huge table and dominated by a superb fireplace.

  • The front patio

    The front patio

    The kitchen opens onto the front patio - perfect for dining alfresco.

  • The rear patio.

    The rear patio.

    Enjoy a sun-downer or two on our lovely patio.

  • Sunset on the rear patio.

    Sunset on the rear patio.

    With uninterrupted views of the Langdales our patio is the place to be when the sun melts away.

  • The rear of the house.

    The rear of the house.

    A beautiful but simple, totally enclosed garden, class!

  • Oakland Hall

    Oakland Hall

  • The sun over the Langdales

    The sun over the Langdales

    Every time you look you find more beauty.

  • The front door.

    The front door.

    A majestic opening to your break.

  • The lounge wood-burner.

    The lounge wood-burner.

    The lounge has a lovely wood-burning stove to warm it's heart.

  • The lounge fireplace.

    The lounge fireplace.

    The story goes; that the original lady of the house wanted a softer fireplace than her husband's choice in the hall. I wonder what she'd think of the statue?

  • Features galore!

    Features galore!

    Every aspect of the house has been carefully thought through.

  • The front at night.

    The front at night.

    Even the lighting of the house has been considered. A look at night is very special.

  • The front of the house.

    The front of the house.

    There's enough parking for a fleet of cars at the front of the house.

  • Bedroom 2.

    Bedroom 2.

    A twin room, which can convert into a double. With window seat looking out to the Langdales.

  • Bedroom 1.

    Bedroom 1.

    King-size, with ensuite shower room and seating area with views of Windermere and the Langdales.

  • View from bedroom 1.

    View from bedroom 1.

    The sunset viewed from bedroom 1 is something to behold.

  • First floor balcony.

    First floor balcony.

    The glass balcony, which connects the bedrooms is made of glass, allowing you to see the full majesty of the Grand Hall.

  • Bedroom 3.

    Bedroom 3.

    Bedroom 3 is a cosy double with feature alcove. The room has an ensuite shower room.

  • Bedroom 3 ensuite.

    Bedroom 3 ensuite.

    Tiled in natural stone with dinner plate shower-head, sink and toilet.

  • Bedroom 1 ensuite.

    Bedroom 1 ensuite.

    With granite and oak vanity unit, sink bowl, dinner-plate shower-head and WC.

  • Dinner-plate shower-heads.

    Dinner-plate shower-heads.

    All our showers have large size dinner-plate shower-heads. Supplied by a pressurised system these beauties give you a fantastic washing down!

  • Bathroom bedroom 4.

    Bathroom bedroom 4.

    Bedroom four has a ensuite with p-shaped bath, shower (with diner-plate shower-head), large sink and WC.

  • Bathroom bedroom 4.

    Bathroom bedroom 4.

    A beautiful ensuite bathroom.

  • Bedroom 4.

    Bedroom 4.

    Four solid Ash twin beds a stunning stained-glass window and views to Orrest head.

  • The balcony.

    The balcony.

  • The kitchen.

    The kitchen.

    The kitchen has 5 oak stools around a "nero" granite island unit, perfect for watching your chef perform.

  • Alfresco breakfasts.

    Alfresco breakfasts.

    Fold back the oak concertina doors and take your breakfast outside. Fantastic!

  • Enjoy!

    Enjoy!

    Enough said!

  • "The loo with a view".

    The ensuite in bewdroom 2 must have one of the most stunning views of any toilet anywhere.

  • Wash.

    Wash.

    We want you to enjoy every part of your break - even showering should be a great experience.

  • Downstairs toilet.

    Downstairs toilet.

    Nestled under the stairs the all-important downstairs toilet.

  • Packed with features.

    Packed with features.

  • We have a lot of these!

    We have a lot of these!

    Every evening they come out to eat. They're a lot easy to spot than the roe deer!

  • Our Christmas tree.

    Our Christmas tree.

    Christmas is very special at Oakland Hall.

  • Christmas.

    Christmas.

  • Christmas.

    Christmas.

  • Christmas fire place.

    Christmas fire place.

  • A winter view.

    A winter view.

    Taken from room 2 on a winter morning.

  • Santa takes a ferry.

    Santa takes a ferry.

    The cruise boats have their own slant on Christmas.

  • A scrounger!

    A scrounger!

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  • Number One
    No. 1
  • White Moss
    No. 2
  • Alice Howe
    No. 3
  • Boston House
    No. 4
  • Bannerrigg
    No. 5
  • Oakland
    Hall
  • Orrest Head
    House
  • Orrest Head
    Cottage
  • History
  • Visitors Book
  • Documents
  • Things to do in The Lakes

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