Steeped in ancient local history Roger Ground House was originally the home of a local Priest (Roger), who administered the Hawkshead districts before the reign of Henry VIII and it is said that the surrounding picturesque Hamlet is named after him.
Dating back to the 16th Century this house is a spacious family residence full of character in a beautiful setting. A footpath leads from the orchard to the conservation village and cobbled streets of Hawkshead (approx 500m). It is here that both Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth attended school and where you will find local shops, tearooms, restaurants, and excellent country pubs. Walks are in abundance from the house. Esthwaite Water is only a short stroll away and Grizedale Forest less than a mile.
Even before you step inside, the character of Roger Ground House is obvious yet once inside you will be delighted by the sheer attention to detail, the flagged floors, 2 wonderful oak staircases and mullioned windows. As to be expected, Morris & Co, Sanderson & Laura Ashley furnishings feature heavily throughout, together with the traditional colours of Farrow & Ball. This splendid property has a spacious and gracious atmosphere to the Georgian rooms whilst the Tudor rooms, with their plethora of old oak beams and panelled walls have a cosy feel. The formal front garden gives access to the stone built Folly and the apple orchard is an ideal spot to enjoy meals 'al fresco' where garden furniture is provided in sizes to suit both adults and children! Please note that there is a drainage ditch around the rear wall of the house so parents with small children should take care. There is a shaled private car park capable of parking 4 cars with care. Seldom do we find such magnificent residences as this Grade II Listed Period Lakeland wonder. Roger Ground House has something for everyone at any time of the year and we are sure you will agree that such unsurpassed accommodation on this scale is a rare find.
The accommodation comprises; a traditional trelliced porch entrance leads to a vestibule providing space for boots and walking clobber. An old heavy oak door leads into the slate floored entrance hall with beams. Georgian Lounge; this bright elegant family room overlooks the front garden and displays a spice cupboard and window seat together with lavish furnishings. Dining Room; with window seat and a large oak table for family gatherings. A short flight of stone steps with oak panelled walls leads to the lovely fully equipped kitchen overlooking the orchard. With Shaker cream units, granite style work surface and a range cooker, this kitchen contains all a family would need for a relaxing holiday. A door to the orchard separates the kitchen from a useful cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The Priests Lounge; a cosy room with low beamed ceiling, window seat, deep cushioned furnishings and the constant glow of a woodburner. The Garden Room; leading off the Priests lounge via a couple of steps is a ground floor twin bedroom with en-suite facility which overlooks the rose filled garden. At the half landing of the 17th Century oak staircase is the spacious panelled bathroom with window seat, beautiful double shower with marble inlayed tiles and twin ended roll top bath to help soothe away those aches of the day. Also at this level is the Priests Bathroom with shower over bath and two bedrooms known as the Priests Bedrooms' a double and a twin with oak paneling and window seats with beautiful views. The staircase continues to two further bedrooms. The master bedroom is known as the Rose Room with a sumptuous 6ft bed, window seat, sofa bed for occasional use and useful en-suite facility. The Blue Room is a family room with double and bunk beds and yet another window seat.
