Experience a stay like no other in Orton Hall, taking in the grandeur and elegance of this mighty house while staying in a self-contained apartment on its first floor. The two-person property sits beside awe-inspiring scenery and never-ending estate gardens. It’s accessed via a shared hall with games facilities, a chess board and a baby grand piano, allowing guests to unwind with some company on a relaxing evening. Located within the historic village of Orton, just half a mile from a country pub, a local cafe and a famous chocolate shop, two guests are invited to experience a peaceful pace of life on a romantic retreat of any length.

Having taken the stone steps up into the house and passed through the shared area, move on up to the first floor to reach the property itself. Make memories together in the open-plan living area with a lounge, kitchen and diner neatly organised into one room. There’s a spacious kitchen for rustling up all of your favourite meals and a flame-effect fire by the sofas in the lounge to create a warm, cosy ambience for when night falls. After dark, the king-size bedroom next door awaits. This room benefits from an en-suite bathroom with a spa bath for luxurious soaking. Outside, you’re free to enjoy the 5-acre garden space with mature flora, a fountain and a fishpond.

Despite its location in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Orton is in fact in Cumbria with the Lake District just a short drive away (3 miles). On the property’s doorstep is the National Nature Reserve area of Great Asby Scar, a place famous for its limestone pavement and the rare plant species found dotted around it. Walk through the area to reach Rutter Force (8.5 miles), a spectacularly scenic waterfall, or the Smardale Gill Viaduct (9.5 miles), a mighty feat of engineering.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- Large bedroom with king-size Sealy divan bed

- En-suite bathroom with a shower over the spa bath, WC

- Electric oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster

- Shared laundry room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer

- Flame-effect electric fire

- Storage heaters and electric panel radiators

- Smart TV with Freeview Play and offering Netflix /Amazon access to existing account holders

- Wi-Fi included

- Limited mobile reception, most networks available in the window

- First floor apartment, which is accessed via: external stone steps, plus two flights of stairs between the hall and first floor landing

- Extensive shared gardens and grounds

- Parking by the Hall's front door, further visitor parking to the side of the building

- Shared grand hall with pool table, chess table, baby grand piano and seating

- Situated at the edge of Orton Village - shop and pub within 500 yards

- Bike shed available

- Short stroll from the Coast to Coast Walk