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Brettargh Holt Mansion Sleeping 48

near Sizergh, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1201677)

Lakelovers rating

  • 48 Guests

  • 22 Bedrooms

  • 22 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

  • Please enquire with us to book
  • Over three floors
  • 22 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 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 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



    Seven second floor bedrooms:
  • 1 x family room with super-king-size and custom built-in bunks with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • 5 x 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 with 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 Billiards room with shuffleboard
  • 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 (bring your own barbecue briquettes), and 2 hot tubs, 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, 2 x wine chillers, 4 x bottle fridges, coffee makers, a ice machine, kettles, toasters
  • Multiple TVs, 100” in the cinema room plus 3 x 75" screen, distributed speaker system, selection of games and books
  • Football table
  • Brunswick billiard table and shuffleboard room
  • 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 in ground floor rooms 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 Friday and Monday arrival days
  • Note: Monday - Monday available for standard 7 night price, please enquire for the rate
  • Note: Two night weekend available at three night rate
  • Note: Brettargh Holt Mansion is also available in a reduced‑occupancy configuration, listed separately under ref 1201678
  • Note: Sorry, bed configurations cannot be changed

The property

Brettargh Holt Mansion Sleeping 48 is a remarkable country house nestled on 17 acres of formal & informal grounds near the village of Levens, in Cumbria.

Resting on the outskirts of Lake District National Park, this grand luxury abode, built in 1871, is perfect for large family and friend get-togethers, weddings or corporate events featuring bubbling hot tubs, bar areas, open fires, a gym, EV charging, two games rooms, plus so much more.

Built in 1871 as the Brettargh's family home and designed by local architect Joseph Bintley, Brettargh Holt began life as a substantial Victorian country house.

Over time, it passed through several notable chapters, including ownership by Sir Charles Walker and periods operating as a hotel, before being carefully restored and reimagined as a grand country house for contemporary stays.

Arrival begins at digitally controlled gates, which open onto a long, tree‑lined drive leading towards the magnificent mansion, offering an early glimpse of the grand stone exterior set within carefully manicured grounds.

Pull into the expansive private car park and park up with ease, where there is ample space for guests to arrive together and electric vehicle charging is available on site.

From the car park, guests enter through a thoughtful entrance area equipped with a dog wash station, coat hooks, and a boot stand, ideal for managing walking gear and muddy paws before heading inside.

From here, step through to the entrance lobby, where a plaque shares the story of the building’s history and a woodburning stove adds warmth, as you enter the main Brettargh Holt Mansion, the real presence of the house is felt immediately.

Just pause for a moment to take in the view across the soaring atrium, while a sparkling chandelier hangs above the imperial bifurcated staircase.

The patterned Victorian tiled floor underfoot clearly grounds this space on the ground floor, drawing you forward and setting the tone for this impressive 1871 built mansion.

Moving through the ground floor, the house unfolds into a series of spaces designed for shared moments and unhurried time together.

Enter the sitting room and drift between the various seating clusters, ideal for laying out board games, settling with a book, or gathering around tables for puzzles and conversation.

Here, a TV is positioned above a decorative fireplace, while windows look out across the surrounding grounds, creating a relaxed space for shared time throughout the day.

Close by, the snug room with woodburning stove, sofas, and armchairs becomes a natural place to gather as the evening draws in, while the study offers a refined space for those who need to attend to business, take video calls, or enjoy a quieter corner of the house.

Located on the ground floor near the staircase, the bar area provides a comfortable setting for evening drinks, with seating arranged for lingering conversations and a 75” TV positioned for shared viewing, allowing the space to shift easily from social hub to relaxed evening retreat.

The conservatory extends the living areas further, providing a light‑filled setting with seating for up to 32 guests, where groups naturally come together throughout the day, with doors opening directly out to the garden.

At the centre of the house, the main kitchen quickly becomes a focal point.

Here, guests can gather around the large central island, chatting over morning coffee or watching meals take shape.

Stylish and exceptionally well equipped, the kitchen includes two of every appliance, making it easy for multiple guests to prepare food together, before moving through to the dining room.

The dining room itself is an impressive space set within the original Brettargh Holt chapel.

It benefits from beautiful stained glass windows at one end in addition to the original rooftop chapel bell which has been retained.

It is arranged with six large tables seating 8 people each, creating an inviting setting for long, sociable meals.

For use as a chapel it can be set up with rows of seating to the left & right of the double entrance doors with a central aisle running from the entrance doors to the raised area between the stained glass windows providing the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony.

A mural of the garden spans one end of the room, providing a striking backdrop, while a nearby service area allows for celebratory refreshments to be easily served.

For larger occasions, the separate catering kitchen allows professional chefs to work discreetly behind the scenes.

Entertainment is woven seamlessly throughout the house.

Settle into the cinema room and enjoy film nights on the 100” surround‑sound TV, or wander into one of the games rooms where friendly competition builds around Billiards, shuffleboard, and even table football.

The The billiards games room features Billiards and shuffleboard and has beautiful wall panelling, a striking feature fireplace, and a 75” TV, which all add character to the space, with direct access through into the conservatory, allowing guests to move easily between social areas.

Throughout the main ground‑floor shared spaces, a distributed speaker system allows music to flow during gatherings and downtime alike.

For moments of activity, the gym offers a well‑equipped space for workouts at any time of day, followed by restorative sessions in the sauna area.

To the rear of the house, a large patio is arranged with ample seating, creating a natural space for relaxed outdoor meals and conversation, alongside both hot tubs and infrared/coal‑heated sauna, where guests can unwind after busy days.

Once the ground‑floor living, dining, and entertainment spaces have been fully enjoyed, the staircase leads upwards, where luxury carpeting softens each step and a quiet reading nook offers a peaceful pause along the way.

As guests move between floors, 16th‑century shields displayed along the walls add another layer of historic character to the house.

The bedrooms are spread across three floors, each offering a sense of retreat within the scale of the house.

Ground‑floor bedrooms include accessible options positioned close to the main living areas.

On the first floor, step into generously proportioned bedrooms, including a family room with custom built-in bunks, plus spacious rooms, most featuring built‑in wardrobes, designed and furnished in a harmonious style.

Several bedrooms include their own sitting areas, while bay or large windows frame views across the beautiful grounds, creating calm spaces to pause and unwind.

One bedroom features a freestanding soaker tub positioned within the room itself, as well as a seperate en-suite, while others are enhanced by TVs or additional seating.

The second floor continues this sense of space, with further super‑king, king‑size, twin, and family bedrooms, all with en-suites, seating areas, Juliet balconies and elevated views across the estate.

Service rooms on the first floor add to the ease of group stays, providing thoughtful, practical support, with laundry facilities and coffee stations.

Step outside, and the experience continues across the grounds.

Guests can gather on the patios, where seating is arranged for shared meals and relaxed afternoons, light one of the covered barbecues, or ease into one of the hot tubs and let conversations drift into the evening.

The surrounding outdoor space encourages guests to wander, chat, and linger, all within the setting of the estate.

Beyond the grounds, Levens Hall and Gardens offers a striking combination of historic interiors and renowned topiary gardens, where winding paths and sculpted greenery invite slow exploration.

Sizergh Castle reveals centuries of history through its stone walls, lakeside walks, and richly layered rooms that tell the story of generations past.

Windermere draws visitors towards the water, offering lakeside strolls, boat trips, and ever‑changing views that provide a refreshing contrast before returning to the grandeur of the house.

Brettargh Holt Mansion Sleeping 48 in Levens, Cumbria, is a place to arrive, settle in, and fully immerse yourselves, where architectural presence, generous spaces, and extensive facilities create an exceptional setting for time spent together, whether that be a milestone family gathering, a group holiday, a wedding or a corporate event.

Note: If during your stay you wish to hold a larger event, function, meeting or wedding & more space is required, The Garden Pavilion will be available for hire from January 2027.

The Garden Pavilion is a separate purpose built function & events venue in the estate grounds with its own separate parking, entrance & reception area, a large function suite, a bar, washrooms, covered terrace & catering kitchen.

For more information about The Garden Pavilion or advice on local chefs, caterers or other third party suppliers to help make your stay unique please enquire with the property owners.

EPC Rating: Band C

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

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About the location

SIZERGH, CUMBRIA

Levens 1.6 miles; Kendal 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles.

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful and lush Cumbrian countryside and on the edges of the scenic Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve, is the charming village of Sizergh. The small village boasts a welcoming pub close by, The Strickland Arms, a traditional pub which offers tasty home-cooked meals and local ales all in the warmth of an open fireplace, and the delightful Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Café, where you can pick up any essentials or pop to the on-site café for a spot of lunch whilst you enjoy views of the working farm. Most notably, Sizergh is well-known for its incredible National Trust property, a 14th-century bulwark which houses fascinating Elizabethan carvings and is surrounded by vibrant gardens which include a rock garden. Nearby, is the village of Levens, where you will find the magnificent Elizabethan Levens Hall with beautiful topiary and on-site restaurant. 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. The area is home to 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.

Note: Bookings can only be accepted on Fridays and Monday arrival days. Note: Monday - Monday available for standard 7 night price, please enquire for the rate. Note: Two night weekend available at three night rate. Note: Sorry, bed configurations cannot be changed.

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