William court cottage irton hall hall santon the lake district. Ny 10 sw inset irton with santon 1447 inset clock tower at irton hall 8. Greenlands, irton with santon, cumbria history in structure. Hearty full english breakfasts are served in the lounge bar, with a selection of lighter continental options also available. Irton, santon, and melthwaite, cumberland genealogy. Aside from the lovely grounds and appearance of irton hall, its steeped in history and made for a little. The irt was once famous for its pearlproducing mussels.
Once you have chosen a cottage that suits your requirments you. The aim of the information provided is to allow you to compare a range of properties. The church of st paul and the medieval tower incorporated into irton hall are at. James court cottage irton hall hall santon the lake.
Irton hall is located in the irton parish in north west cumbria and more information can be found in this description of the parish from the turn of the 20th century. Irton hall broughton house, cottages in western lakes and coast. It means that the whole of the very north of england is covered. It was designed by architect miles thompson of kendal, and features excellent stained glass designed by edward burnejones and manufactured by william morris. Company status active company type private limited company incorporated on 10 august 2009.
Cumbria was created as a county in 1974 from territory of the historic counties of cumberland, westmorland, lancashire north of the sands and a small part of yorkshire, but the human history of the area is ancient. Irton hall and its surroundings tell a fascinating story, and historical documents available to view at the hall tell the fascinating history of both the hall and its surroundings. With a noble history stretching back to the 14th century, irton hall is a lovely holiday destination located in the foothills of lakelands western fells between wasdale and eskdale. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Irton, cumberland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Gosforth is a village to the north west for eskdale, with a selection of pubs and shops. Holmrook hall was a victorian country house, at one time owned by the reverend charles skeffington lutwidge. The church we see today is victorian, built in 1857 to replace a medieval building.
Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with an impressive history set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district between wasdale and eskdale. Whatever your wishes from your lakeland visit, irton hall is the perfect place to stay in beautiful surroundings. In the 35th of henry viii it was found by inquisition that richard irton, esq. Irton hall broughton house in irton, near eskdale, cumbria. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. At first sight of this puppy, it was obvious, even to our novice eyes, that this was a real show dog. With a noble history stretching back to the 14th century, irton hall is a lovely holiday destination, in the foothills of lakelands western fells between wasdale and eskdale. Parts of the magnificent hall, such as the pele tower, date from the 14th century. Hotel is smart enough to feel special, relaxed enough to come in dirty after a full days walking and not feel out of place. Irton hall and its surroundings tell a fascinating story, and historical. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. Irton ancient parish in allerdale above derwent ward, cumberland, containing townships of irton and santon with melthwaite. Irton pike is a hill of 751 feet 229 m included in wainwrights book the outlying fells of lakeland, and the river irt flows through the parish, bridged at santon bridge.
But look out for the grey lady who haunts the halls of the lake districts hidden jewel. Post irton hall, irton, eskdale, holmrook, cumbria, ca19 1ta. Irton with santon is a civil parish in copeland, cumbria, england, which includes the village of. Visit cumbria irton hall the lake districts hidden jewel old cumbria gazetteer. Hall santon farmhouse is a grade ii listed building in irton with santon, cumbria, england. Laurie kemp has ventured fearlessly among the lakes and fells to uncover the stories of the uneasy spirits that lurk in dark and eerie houses. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. It is a county of contrasts, with its mountainous central region and lakes, fertile coastal plains in the north and gently undulating hills in the south.
Irton hall broughton house, irton, near eskdale, cumbria irton hall broughton house was available with, unfortunately for us this cottage is no longer available irton hall broughton house sleeps 14 people. You may want a base for splendid hiking or biking amongst lake district fells. This was ch dandyhow april fool, joxn, who taught us how to show, and what a quality dog was. Another great resource for genealogy information from this region on the british isles is is the cumberland and westmorland antiquarian and archaeological society, cwaas. The irton family has a history dating back to the 1250s. It looks down on englands deepest lake and is surrounded by scarfell pike englands highest peak, great gable and red pike mountains. The manor was held by a family of the same name from the norman conquest to the death of the late samuel irton, esq. Greenlands is a grade ii listed building in irton with santon, cumbria, england. All information provided about are for guidance only. Carlisle lake district airport44 misee all flights.
Irton hall lamplugh ref 25507 in irton, near eskdale. Irton hall broughton house a luxury cottage in holmrook, cumbria. St pauls church is a good example of a small, simple victorian church, complete with banners and stained glass windows. Irton hall lamplugh ref 25507 in irton, near eskdale, cumbria. If you would like to stay at irton hall, please contact us by post, phone or email. Irton, santon, and melthwaite, a township and a parish in cumberland. Parts of the magnificent hall such as the pele tower date from the 14th century. While theres no doubt that the gorgeous location and luxury interior are huge selling points, often it.
Within the grounds is a year old tree, the kings oak. The hall, in the shadow of scafell pike, will also be restored. Guide to irton, cumberland ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Rheged cumbria emerged as the regions most powerful kingdom under its ruler king urien ca. Irton hall lingard cottage, cottages in western lakes. Sitting in 19acres of beautiful parkland, as well as being the perfect base for exploring the lake district, its close to the sandy beaches of the cumbrian coast and a wide range of other popular attractions. Lord muncaster later sold the right of presentation and the tithes to samuel irton, esq. The ireton family name can be traced back to the name irton. Main house at irton hall, irton with santon 1086670.
Irton gives quick and easy access to eskdale, wasdale and all the coastal attrations. With a noble history back to the 14th century, irton hall is a delightful holiday. Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with impressive history, set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district. In recent years a hotel was built at the site and the new owner, accountant steve cottrell, intends to build more holiday cottages. Nestled in the foothills of the lake districts western fells between eskdale and wasdale, the history of irton hall stretches all the way back to the 14th century. The parish lies within the lake district national park, and the only major road is a short stretch of the a595 along the western edge, passing through holmrook a village. Landownership manor of irton held by irton family from th century until death of samuel irton 1866. The parish includes the hamlets of holm rook and hall santon. Lamplugh is a delightful semidetached holiday cottage with spacious rooms looking out over grounds having its own private sittingout area and freedom. Filing history for irton hall ltd 06986861 people for irton hall ltd 06986861 charges for irton hall ltd 06986861 more for irton hall ltd 06986861 registered office address irton hall irton, holmrook, eskdale, cumbria, ca19 1ta. With its rich cumbrian history, and beautiful surroundings, irton hall tells a fascinating story.
The pele tower ref 25366 creates a totally unique holiday venue on four floors. Towns and villages around whitehaven irton with santon. There are traditionally furnished rooms in the 14thcentury tower, the converted ballroom, and separate selfcatering apartments. Irton hall is 5 minutes away from the winner of britains greatest view, wastwater.
Once visited by oliver cromwell and henry vi, parts of irton hall date back to the 14th century. Dandyhow border terriers, offered us a dog pup which combined the fruits of her many years of breeding experience. The township lies on the river irt, 3 miles ene of drigg, and 3. Irton hall is situated in the foothills of the western fells, and sits amongst beautiful lakeland countryside just a couple of miles from santon bridge and eskdale green. Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with an impressive history, set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district between wasdale and eskdale. With a noble history back to the 14th century, irton hall is a delightful holiday destination, in the foothills of lakelands western fells between wasdale and eskdale.
Irton hall is a stunning holiday location with impressive history, set in the foothills of the western fells of the lake district between wasdale and eskdale. Irton hall, holmrook, in west cumbria was built in the th century and it is believed former guests included oliver cromwell and henry vi. S from wastwater, and has a station at irton road on the ravenglass and eskdale railway. Two miles northeast along the irt valley is irton hall, a large mostly 19thcentury house which incorporates a 14thcentury pele tower holmrook hall. Beautiful, quite valley with great access to some of the best walks in the area. From our initial contact with tom to book our venue viewing and discuss what. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Irton is an area mid way between eskdale and ravenglass, bordering muncaster fell and the river irt. William court cottage holiday cottage in irton with santon. Aug 01, 2016 regular guest, love eskdale, and staying at irton hall. The 14th century pele tower is still preserved, but the other parts of the mansion are of various and more modern dates, much by grayson 1874, in the elizabethan style. His relative charles lutwidge dodgson better known as the author, mathematician and photographer lewis carroll used to come and.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and i fully intend to book again in the near future. Both oliver cromwell and henry vi visited here, so the atmosphere and character of the hall would be ideal for a period drama or even a murder mystery. It retains traditional timber framing and other charming features, but offers modern amenities like free wifi. The hall is set at the foothills of the western fells of the lake district, between. Stay at this 4star businessfriendly guesthouse in holmrook. Cumbria is a large county formed from the old counties of cumberland, westmorland, part of north lancashire and part of north yorkshire. Irton hall broughton house luxury cottage holmrook. Irton hall broughton house ref 24374 in irton, near. Approximately two miles long and one and a half miles wide, it is bounded by the rivers irt and mite. Staff were all very friendly, our room was comfortable and the vegetarian breakfast was both delicious and plentiful. Irton hall was home to the lords of the manors of irton and melthwaite. Cumbria, a forgotten celtic kingdom the inheritage almanack. Perriam, denis and robinson, john, 1998, the medieval fortified buildings of cumbria kendal. Coursed, squared rubble with quoins on chamfered plinth.
Irton, near eskdale, western lakes and coast in cumbria. The hamlets of santon, hall santon and santon bridge lie in the scattered parish of irton with santon which nestles between the hills and the sea about fifteen miles south of whitehaven. In 1865 the old church that stood here was demolished, and work started on a new one, designed by miles thompson of kendal. Clock tower at irton hall, irton with santon 56184. See more ideas about cumbria, lake district and england. Ii large house, later a school empty at time of survey, july 1984. Exploring cumbrian history would seem to be the next natural step in the exploring series of books.
Aug 01, 2019 jules huck set up the facebook group west cumbria look for a book which has encouraged kids to do more reading over the school holidays. Alternatively you can send us a simple request using our online enquiry form. Post town and money order and telegraph office, holm rook. Apr 11, 2016 venue for northern staffordshire bull terrier rescue. Broughton house forms the west wing of irton hall where spacious elegant rooms chandeliers and a grand staircase with stained glass windows make this a. With a noble history stretching back to the 14th century, irton hall is a lovely holiday destination, in the foothills of. Irton pike is a hill of 751 feet 229 m included in wainwrights book the outlying fells. Located in holmrook, irton hall is near the airport. Irton hall ltd overview free company information from. Irton with santon, copeland, cumbria, ca19 ii kennels and stables to north east of barn at greenlands irton with santon, copeland, cumbria, ca19 ii irton hall servants memorial 8 yards west of st pauls church irton with santon, copeland, cumbria, ca19 ii church of.