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Gossel Ridding

Gossel Ridding, Craig Walk, Windermere, Cumbria, England

You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd walked onto a lavish film set. Every room has a view, every detail is perfect. This heavenly, beautifully restored Arts & Crafts mansion sits above Lake Windermere – in a poetic land of water, wild fells and nodding daffodils. Built in the late 1800s by one George Norman Pattison it is now in the sensitive hands of his great-grandson Charlie, a renowned film and TV producer. Elegant touches fill every frame. Sweep into the grand oak-panelled hallway; take in panoramic lakeside views; sip cocktails by a tinkling grand piano; dine by candlelight alongside carved panelling and a copper fireplace; slouch on day beds in the cinema room. Steal into the snug or make cooking a communal pleasure gathered on the warmed slate floor of the vast kitchen. Awake every morning in the curved cocoon of the master bedroom, its early 1900s mahogany furniture made to fit. Raw silk walls, four-posters and opulent bathrooms... one is hidden behind a secret door. This rare treasure cries out to be filled with life and laughter so bring family and friends and find a reason to celebrate: soak in roll-top baths, hire your own pianist, make your entrance by helicopter.

Chef, spa treatments and concierge service on request.

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Gossel Ridding

Contact: Fay Gorman Hext

  • Tel: 07810 091008
  • Sleeps: 13 (15 with extra beds).
  • Rooms: 5 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single, extra beds.
  • Price: £7,950 3 night short breaks available from £4250.00
  • Closed: Never
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

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

  • Concierge to arrange days out or in
  • Private chef available
  • Balloon rides from the lawn
  • Wedding license and celebrations
  • In house spa days or the private hire of a spa for the day
  • Private hire of a 300 acre estate with paint balling, off roading, clay shooting and much more

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

Gossel Ridding House and gardens with lake view

House and gardens with lake view

Gossel Ridding The Billiard Room

The Billiard Room

Gossel Ridding The Guest Room

The Guest Room

Gossel Ridding Bathe in luxury

Bathe in luxury

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Gossel Ridding 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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