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Steele's Mill

Steele's Mill, King's Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria, England

There's been a working grain mill here since 1327; the existing one was built for the Earl of Thanet in the 1800s. Now transformed, fragments of the past remain: staircases and floors of oak grown and felled on the estate, three grinding stones set into the floor, and the original apple-wood cogs and gearing encased in glass. It's a stunning, three-storey conversion, a hugely comfortable retreat for four, with the master bedroom positioned grandly at the top. Cook just-caught brown trout from the river Lyvennet on a shiny black Rangemaster, dine at a hand-made oak table furnished with welcoming flowers and a bottle of wine, lounge on a leather sofa by the gas wood-burner, idle with a book on the balcony. By day, venture out on the snaking road past fields of cattle to King's Meaburn village, to Appleby for delis, pubs and a country fair in summer, to Lowther Castle for those seeking gothic revival grandeur. Nature is embraced indoors, too: the mill has a hidden bat loft with an aperture only accessible to the pipistrelle! Bedrooms are cream and duck egg blue melting into pale oak, mattresses are superb, showerheads drench you and the peace is supreme.

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Steele's Mill

Contact: Margaret Addison

  • Tel: 01931 714226
  • Fax: 01931 714228
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rooms: 1 double with bath/shower; 1 twin with shower.
  • Price: £540 – £750. 
  • Closed: Never.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Lake District National Park - 15 miles
  • Sharrow Bay Restaurant, Lake Ullswater - 15mls
  • Rheged Visitors Centre, Penrith - 10 miles
  • Scottish Borders, Solway Firth - 50 miles
  • Carlisle/Settle railway line 5 miles at Appleby Station
  • Hadrians Wall, Carlisle - 25 miles

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Steele's Mill Steele’s Mill on the bank of the river Lyvennet

Steele’s Mill on the bank of the river Lyvennet

Steele's Mill Original mill workings in kitchen/dining area

Original mill workings in kitchen/dining area

Steele's Mill Master bedroom, a room with magical celestial qualities

Master bedroom, a room with magical celestial qualities

Steele's Mill Lounge with access to viewing balcony

Lounge with access to viewing balcony

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Steele's Mill and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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