
Old School Muncaster House is a grand converted school building in Holmrook, Cumbria. This impressive property sleeps 18 guests across 10 bedrooms, making it perfect for large family gatherings or group holidays. The house features a games room and sits right next to Muncaster Castle with its own private access gate - a truly special location in the Lake District National Park.
The setting is spectacular with the beautiful Lake District landscape all around. You'll find yourself in a peaceful village location with easy access to both mountains and coastline.
Old School Muncaster House is a grand converted school building in Holmrook, Cumbria. This impressive property sleeps 18 guests across 10 bedrooms, making it perfect for large family gatherings or group holidays. The house features a games room and sits right next to Muncaster Castle with its own private access gate - a truly special location in the Lake District National Park.
The setting is spectacular with the beautiful Lake District landscape all around. You'll find yourself in a peaceful village location with easy access to both mountains and coastline. The enclosed garden offers plenty of outdoor space for everyone to enjoy.
Accommodation includes five ground-floor bedrooms: two king-size rooms with en-suites, a triple family room with superking and single beds plus en-suite and two single rooms (one with en-suite). Upstairs adds two more bedrooms - a king-size and a single - plus a family bathroom. The house boasts eight bathrooms in total and a large dining room seating all 18 guests. The spacious sitting room has a woodburning stove and Smart TV.
Nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle (next door), Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (2 minutes' drive), Wastwater Lake (15 minutes, 7 miles) and Scafell Pike (30 minutes, 12 miles). All offer fantastic group activities from castle tours to mountain hikes.
Old School Muncaster House stands out for its unique combination of space, location and character. It's ideal for multi-generation family celebrations with direct castle access and plenty of room for everyone to spread out.
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Private gate leads straight to Muncaster Castle grounds - perfect for exploring without getting in the car.
The huge sitting room fits all 18 guests comfortably, with plenty of seating and a woodburning stove for cosy evenings together.
First-floor snug with table football, PlayStation 4 and Smart TV keeps everyone entertained during downtime.
Five bedrooms on the ground floor, four with en-suites, making this property accessible for guests with mobility needs.
Dining room seats all 18 guests at once - perfect for big family meals and celebration dinners.
Eight bathrooms throughout the house means no morning queues, even with a full house of guests.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Old School Muncaster House by car, take the A595 along the Cumbrian coast and turn off at Holmrook. The property is easily accessible from the main road and you'll have convenient off-road parking for up to six cars upon arrival.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ravenglass, just 3 miles from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to the property, or you could take the scenic Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway part of the way.
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