Blaithwaite House At Blaithwaite Estate, Silloth and the Solway Coast

Blaithwaite House at Blaithwaite Estate is a Grade II listed country mansion sleeping 40 guests in Waverton, Cumbria. This detached property has been in the same family since the 1700s and sits within 80 acres of private grounds with woodland walks and a specialist arboretum. The mansion features 13 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, making it perfect for large group gatherings and family celebrations.

The estate sits midway between Keswick and Carlisle in the Cumbrian countryside. You're 10 miles from the beach and close to the Lake District National Park. The grounds include manicured lawns, a walled rose garden and wetlands to explore.

Accommodation includes 12 ensuite bedrooms and one standard bedroom. Bedroom 2 has a four-poster kingsize bed. Bedrooms 10-13 feature zip-and-link super kingsize beds that convert to singles. Ground floor spaces include a living room, dining room, drawing room and formal hall with woodburner. The kitchen has a gas range cooker and dishwasher. Private parking for 20 cars is available.

Carlisle Castle (12 miles, 20 minutes) offers historical tours. Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald (18 miles, 30 minutes) provides Roman history. Talkin Tarn Country Park (8 miles, 15 minutes) has watersports. Rheged Centre (15 miles, 25 minutes) features exhibitions and cinema.

Blaithwaite House at Blaithwaite Estate combines period features with modern facilities. The hot tub, crazy golf and play areas make this ideal for multi-generational groups wanting space and activities together.