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New House Farm
17th Century Country
House
situated in the beautiful
Lorton/Buttermere Valley in the North West Corner of the Lake District
National Park.
T
he
House dates back to 1650 when it was part of Lord Egremont's Cumberland
Estate. The original name of the property is not known but records show it
as New House Farm as early as 1832.
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Original
features discovered include oak beams and rafters, flagged floors and stone
open fireplaces where log fires crackle on colder days.
The House and adjoining barn are listed Grade II.
The
Stable suite on the ground floor and has a king sized solid oak four poster
bed
Inside
the house on the first floor all bedrooms have ensuite facilities and
magnificent views.
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Outside
are 15 acres of open fields, woods, streams and ponds which guests may
wander around with any dogs which may be staying, guests can enjoy a
relaxing Hot Spring Spa in our garden.
We also have a stable block and guests who wish to bring their own horse are
welcome to do so.
There are spectacular views all around, particularly of Swinside and Dodd
glowing red on a late summers evening.
For those driving, Keswick, Cockermouth and the West Coast towns are easy to
get to
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A walk around Crummock Water or Buttermere Lake reveals some of the best
valley views in the Lake District
some of the most stunning scenery and views in the country.
Returning to the New
House Farm for an memorable evening meal
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The cooking is a particular attraction and Hazel
produces a fine range of traditional set five-course English Dinners, with
local ingredients wherever possible.
Starters may be Liver Pate with Port Jelly followed by
cream of Fennel Soup. Main Courses are usually roasts - Pheasant, Lamb,
Duckling or possibly locally caught Salmon.
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Puddings are a specialty and are traditional - Spotted
Dick with Custard, Ginger Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce or something
lighter such as Syllabub, Crème Brulee etc. Local and traditional cheeses
round off the meal.
It would be helpful if you could advise us of any dislikes
For special occasions we can also arrange a champagne tray and flowers to be
waiting in your room on arrival.
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