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Brettargh Holt Mansion Sleeping 32

Brettargh Holt near Levens, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1201678)

Lakelovers rating

  • 32 Guests

  • 15 Bedrooms

  • 15 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Hot tub
  • Four poster bed
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sauna
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • 15 bedrooms

    Four ground-floor bedrooms:
  • 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x twin with en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC



    Eleven first floor bedrooms:
  • 1 x family room with super-king-size and custom built in bunks with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • 1 x four poster king-size with TV, bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite claw foot bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with TV, freestanding soaker tub and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with TV, shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC



    Living areas:
  • Entrance lobby area with open fire
  • 2 x gendered cloakrooms with basins and WCs
  • Accessible cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Catering kitchen
  • 2 x Utility
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Study
  • Snug with open fire
  • 1 x Billiard and shuffleboard room
  • 1 x Table football room
  • Conservatory
  • 2 x Bars
  • Cinema
  • Gym
  • Infrared sauna with changing room and WC
  • Outside amenities
  • Off-road parking for 30+ cars, including EV charging
  • Patio with 17 acres of formal and informal garden and grounds featuring outdoor furniture, 2 barbecues, and 2 hot tubs (bring your own barbecue briquettes), infrared/coal sauna and table tennis

    Inside amenities:
  • Gas central heating and woodburning stoves
  • 2 x Ovens, hobs, microwaves, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, wine chillers, 4 x bottle fridges, coffee makers, ice machine, kettles, toasters
  • Multiple TVs, 100” in cinema plus 3 x 75" screen, distributed speaker system, selection of games and books, football table, table tennis, Brunswick billiard table and shuffleboard
  • WiFi
  • Gym equipment including exercise bikes, rowing machine, multi‑gym, Pilates reformer, and vibration plate; infrared sauna and changing room
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • 3 x Highchairs and travel cots available

    Important information:
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome (allowed on the ground floor only)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1 mile, pub 1.7 miles, river 0.4 miles
  • Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £2000
  • Note: Access to the commercial kitchen is for insured professional chefs only
  • Note: No fireworks, no additional day guests or stag/hen dos without the owner's written permission
  • Note: Bookings can only be accepted on Fridays and Monday arrival days

The property

Brettargh Holt Mansion 32 is an exceptional pet-friendly residence near Levens, Cumbria.

Set on the edge of the Lake District National Park, this impressive property features bubbling hot tubs, saunas, a gym, two characterful woodburning stoves, and multiple games rooms.

Constructed in 1871 as a family home for the Brettarghs and crafted by local architect Joseph Bintley, Brettargh Holt began its life as a distinguished Victorian country house.

Its history has since unfolded through a number of chapters, including ownership by the Brettargh family, Sir Charles Walker and then used as a hotel, before its careful restoration for contemporary stays.

Digitally controlled gates open onto a long, tree‑lined drive which leads you towards the house, with the stone frontage and expansive grounds coming into view as you approach, creating a strong sense of occasion from the outset.

Pull into the spacious private car park, where there is plenty of room for groups to arrive together, EV charging on site, and a dedicated entrance area fitted with a dog wash station, boot stand, and coat hooks, offering thoughtful practicality for guests returning from walks with muddy boots and paws.

Step through a panelled corridor to the entrance lobby, and take a moment to read the plaque detailing the history of the house, the welcome heat of the woodburning stove greeting you before you head further inside to the imperial bifurcated staircase.

There, the scale of Brettargh Holt Mansion quickly reveals itself, with a grand staircase encouraging you to pause as the chandelier glitters above the sweeping staircase, while the ceiling atrium and patterned Victorian tiled floor draws you forward through the ground floor.

The layout unfolds into a collection of striking yet well‑judged living spaces designed for gathering and downtime alike, with the sitting room inviting guests to spread out for conversation, games, or evenings spent beneath the TV above the decorative fireplace, tall windows looking out across the surrounding grounds.

Close by, the snug provides an inviting place to gather later in the day, centred around the woodburning stove and arranged for relaxed evenings of conversation, while the study offers a quieter option for reading, or moments away from the social heart of the house.

As the evening approaches, the bar area near the staircase naturally becomes a focal point, with generous seating and a 75” TV creating an easy space to settle with a drink, before light leads you through to the billiard room and further onto the conservatory, where seating for up to 32 guests makes it simple to bring everyone together and doors open straight onto the gardens so gatherings can spill outside.

At the core of the house, the main kitchen soon becomes a hub of activity, with guests pulling up stools at the central island to chat over coffee or lend a hand as meals are prepared, the inclusion of two of every appliance allowing several people to cook together comfortably.

When it’s time to dine, step through to the impressive dining room, where six large tables set the scene for extended meals beneath a garden‑inspired mural, while nearby bar areas ensure drinks are close at hand and the catering kitchen allows chefs to operate discreetly during larger events.

Evenings unfold at your own pace, whether settling into the cinema room for film nights on the 100” surround‑sound screen or taking on friendly challenges in the games rooms, where billiards or shuffleboard, and table football provide plenty of opportunity for fun and games.

The billiards games room stands out in particular, with wall panelling, a feature fireplace, a 75” TV, and direct access into the conservatory, keeping movement between spaces fluid, while a distributed speaker system throughout the main ground‑floor shared rooms allows music to set the mood.

Fill your days with multiple activities, starting with a session in the gym before easing into the sauna facilities, or use of the table football room, outside, make the most of the large rear patio, where ample seating creates an ideal spot to fire up the barbecue, share outdoor meals, play table tennis or garden games, or pause with a drink as the day draws on.

As the evening air cools, sink into the hot tubs or spend time in the infrared/coal‑heated sauna and let the pace slow naturally.

When it’s time to retreat, the 15 bedrooms provide generous space across the ground and first floors, offering flexibility without taking you far from the heart of the house, with ground‑floor accessible options positioned close to the main living areas, each finished with en‑suite facilities for comfort and ease.

Upstairs, a well‑proportioned family room and spacious bedrooms offer a restful escape, many featuring built‑in wardrobes, seating areas, and TVs, with large bay windows framing views across the landscaped grounds, while distinctive bath features in selected rooms, including freestanding and claw‑foot designs alongside spacious walk‑in showers, bring a sense of indulgence to the end of each day.

The spacious family room with custom built-in bunk beds is ideal for those younger children.

Step outside whenever you wish to wander the lawns, gather on patios, or linger beneath the trees without ever leaving the estate, with covered barbecues, outdoor seating, and the surrounding grounds providing space to slow down, celebrate, or simply enjoy time together.

Beyond the gates, discover the renowned topiary and formal gardens of Levens Hall, explore the layered history of Sizergh Castle, or spend time beside the water at Windermere before returning to the impressive presence of the house.

Brettargh Holt Mansion 32 delivers a stay shaped by scale, character, and shared enjoyment, where standout spaces are created to be experienced, used, and remembered, this luxury house is the ideal place for family getherings, weddings or corporate events.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £2000.

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About the location

LEVENS

Kendal 5 miles; Windermere 16 miles.

Levens is a small traditional Cumbrian village set on a high promontory in beautiful countryside and ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The village has a lovely old church, general store/newsagent and a pub. With excellent views of the southern fells across the Lyth Valley and the River Kent which flows below the village, Levens consists of a huddle of fine, stone-built traditional houses, cottages and barn conversions surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with varied flora and fauna and a nature reserve providing beautiful walking country. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall, with its superb topiary garden, are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay. Nearby Kendal is ideally placed for exploring South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. With other attractions such as Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Levens provides a superb base for a relaxing break.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas

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