Gossel Ridding, Craig Walk, Windermere, Cumbria ,England (The Lake District, The Lakes, Cumbria, Windermere, Bowness, Bowness on Windermere,Grassmere, hawkshead, ambleside)

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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.

Special Notices

Posted: Thursday, June 3, 2010

Late availability

Some dates in the summer holidays still available.

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Gossel Ridding and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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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: £6,500 – £7,950. 3 night short breaks available from £3500.00
Closed: Never

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.

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.

House and gardens with lake view

The Billiard Room

The Guest Room

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.