Big House in the Lakes

  • 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

Orrest Head House gallery.

We will be adding new photographs as the house takes shape. Pop back and have a look every so often. We hope you enjoy the progress.

  • The house exterior.

    The house exterior.

    Freshly painted in a new colour scheme.

  • Feature fireplaces.

    Feature fireplaces.

    We've now added a wood-burning stove to keep your toes nice and warm this winter!

  • Dining room.

    Dining room.

    Ready for finishing touches.

  • Woodburner for winter.

    Woodburner for winter.

    As promised we've now installed 2 wood-burning stoves this one will be heating the bar for your late night storytelling.

  • Croquet on the lawn.

    Croquet on the lawn.

    Bring outdoor games with you.

  • The lawn.

    The lawn.

    The lawn a great place on a sunny day.

  • The Snug.

    The Snug.

    Just off the kitchen, the snug has a 50 inch plasma screen and seating for a smaller group to watch TV while the rest of your party preps dinner.

  • Kitchen.

    Kitchen.

    Cool grey units with granite work-surfaces, 2 large fridge freezers, a 46 bottle wine cooler and a 7 ring burner, twin fan oven range cooker.

  • Kitchen.

    Kitchen.

    Central island unit with prep sink.

  • Kitchen.

    Kitchen.

    Large breakfast table, separate washing area with dishwasher and double drain sink.

  • Kitchen.

    Kitchen.

    Large table with bench seats, feature fireplace, underfloor heating and oak floors.

  • Bedroom 4.

    Bedroom 4.

    A triple with ensuite shower room.

  • Bedroom 5.

    Bedroom 5.

    A triple with ensuite shower room.

  • Bedroom 3.

    Bedroom 3.

    Bedroom 3 with ensuite shower room and in bedroom bath.

  • Bedroom 1.

    Bedroom 1.

    With a super-king-size sleigh bed.

  • Ensuite bedroom 1.

    Ensuite bedroom 1.

    With romantic Victorian bath plus separate shower cubicle, toilet and sink.

  • Ensuite bedroom 4.

    Ensuite bedroom 4.

    Shower, toilet and sink.

  • Ensuite bedroom 5.

    Ensuite bedroom 5.

    Shower, toilet and sink.

  • Overhead shot.

    Overhead shot.

    An aerial shot showing both Orrest Head House and Cottage.

  • lounge

    lounge

    The biggest Chesterfields you've ever seen.

  • Outside on a cold night.

    Outside on a cold night.

    A crisp winter evening.

  • Lounge.

    Lounge.

    Opulent seating for 16.

  • Lounge through the mirror.

    Lounge through the mirror.

    An indulgent view.

  • Outside at night.

    Outside at night.

    Serenity.

  • Ensuite, bedroom 2.

    Ensuite, bedroom 2.

    A large shower, Italian tiles and large basin.

  • That's our philosophy.

    That's our philosophy.

    What more can we say.

  • A big fridge just for beer!

    A big fridge just for beer!

    We have 2 American fridge freezers one for drinks, one for food.

  • When our project began.

    When our project began.

    A truly historic building.

  • Party time.

    Party time.

    Look in on any Saturday night, this is what you'll find.

  • Dinner for 16.

    Dinner for 16.

    You can taste the atmosphere.

  • Snow day.

    Snow day.

    We have a few of these special days every year. Fantastic!

  • Snow day.

    Snow day.

    The perfect Windermere day!

  • Snow day.

    Snow day.

    The rear view of the house from the walk up Orrest Head.

  • Winter from Orrest Head.

    Winter from Orrest Head.

    This is the view from the walk which starts at your back door.

  • The Langdales in winter.

    The Langdales in winter.

    Taken from the top of Orrest Head on a beautiful "snow morning".

  • The neighbours.

    The neighbours.

    The sheep in the field next door are truly hardy.

  • Bedroom 2.

    Bedroom 2.

    Bedroom 2 has a fantastic bath in the bedroom.

  • A bath with a view.

    A bath with a view.

    We have two in-bedroom baths that look out onto the garden - chillax!

  • The bar.

    The bar.

    Josiah Brown's your own bar.

  • The bar.

    The bar.

    Named after Josiah Brown once an owner of Orrest Head House - a true local philanthropist.

  • G&T or a cocktail?

    G&T or a cocktail?

    Have pre or post-dinner drinks in Josiah Brown's.

  • The terrace.

    The terrace.

    Walk out of the lounge doors onto our sun-filled fantastic terrace.

  • Patio doors.

    Patio doors.

    Open the patio doors onto the terrace and let the sun flood in.

  • The terrace.

    The terrace.

    18 seats enough for the residents of both houses to eat together alfresco.

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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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