Martindale House North of England

This 17th century converted barn, with its enviable views over Ullswater lake outstanding quality and luxury with true flair and sophistication. It fits comfortably into the landscape and its split level layout boasts walls of glass that appear to bring the outside in! It has four double bedrooms, three with lake views and an enormous lounge with fine furnishings and even a minstrel’s gallery! There is WiFi throughout and Bluetooth allowing you to play your own music, or choose from Ullswater’s own database. It is a great facility for family gatherings, or birthday celebrations The kitchen features: an electric oven and induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and kettle tap and the dining room is light and airy with spectacular views over Ullswater.

Exclusive use of the estate provides you with accommodation for up to twenty people and includes the boathouse and jetty; spa and wellness sanctuary featuring a Laconium and bar; the infinity terrace and hot tub; the function suite with the minstrel’s gallery in the Lake Room; the cinema; and the barbecue terrace. With 26 acres of private grounds to explore and ½ mile of lake shoreline to enjoy, this truly is a little bit of paradise.

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Martindale Estate just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house.  If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

• Sumptuous “And So To Bed” hand-crafted beds in all 10 bedrooms
• Beds with Vi-Spring Elite mattress, boutique quality linen and Brinkhaus Pyrenean duck down pillows
• 10 bedrooms with Flat Screen TV, Bluetooth Media Hub, KEF Surround Sound, Systemline 7 music system (uses WIFI)
• Luxury stone and porcelain bathrooms with invigorating monsoon or rain showers
• ½ mile of Lake Frontage and 26 acres of private estate grounds
• Boathouse with private jetty
• Breath-taking panoramic views of lake and mountains
• Spa & Wellness Sanctuary
• Infinity terrace with lake-view hot tub
• Wood burning stove
• Private cinema room with Sky Movies and Sports
• Integrated music system and iPad control
• Microwave, 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens, Induction hob, Coffee machine
• 2 fridges, freezer, salad drawer and warming drawer
• Red & white wine temperature storage
• Utility room / boot room with washing machine, tumble drier and sink
• Secure bike and canoe storage
• Lake view terraced gardens with seating
• Barbeque terrace with all you require – just add food and drink!
• Sweeping private drive with secure parking. Security gate entry system
• Pet-friendly room with underfloor heating
• Helicopter landing available

The Lake District is one of the most fantastic locations in the country for walking. If strenuous hill walking is your thing, it’s all there, but there also plenty of opportunities for gentle country strolls with stunning views and, if your party includes a wheelchair or buddy, check out the Miles without Stiles routes. If you want we can arrange private guided walking or pony trekking. Why not try sailing or canoeing on the lake, or indulge in some private fishing lessons, or spend a day shooting, all of which we can arrange for you? We can even provide private flying lessons in a gyrocopter! Or we can arrange for a massage, Pilates or yoga classes in the comfort of the house.