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Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, stone walls, a dresser, and a window with a view.
A round glass table with a wicker chair, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
A cozy room with a wooden table, a plate of bread, a mug, a fireplace, and a basket.
A room with a stone wall, a window with a white sill, a white upholstered chair, a wooden dresser with drawers, and a bed with a polka dot bedspread.
A cozy living room with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cartmel Racecourse

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cartmel, Cumbria
  • Place, Cartmel Cheeses
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartmel Priory
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartmel Racecourse
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Grange-over-Sands

Located in Grange-over-Sands, this holiday home is on a lake. Cartmel Priory and Holker Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing and Raw War Paintball. Travelling with kids? Consider Cartmel Cheeses and Yewbarrow House Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Cartmel, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Cartmel Cheeses - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartmel Priory - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cartmel Racecourse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Windermere - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 41 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Cark & Cartmel Station - 5 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash And Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haverthwaite Railway Station Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Alfred Wainwright (Wetherspoons) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cartmel Village Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cavendish Arms - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel on 18 Oct 2027 start from £2,450, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Historic House In The Heart Of Cartmel located?

This family-friendly Grange-over-Sands holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Cartmel Priory and Cartmel Cheeses. Eggerslack Wood and Holker Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant host, very helpful. Superb house in top notch condition
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a wonderful stay. A beautiful house in a lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

The best location in the centre of Cartmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Great trip fantastic house highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a great property, in a great location, we all had a lovely holiday.

This property was of a very high standard, and all communication with the manager was quick and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Fabulous weekend with family in Ford House. It is a perfect place to stay and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
It was great to welcome you all for such a happy family celebration. Please return to us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very special

What a place! We all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location we were the 1st in property

Rooms good size. Having three bathrooms was excellent having ten people staying .would definitely recommend ford house .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
It was great that we could open in time for your celebration. We hope you’ll return again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

What a fantastic house, really well equipped, comfortable beds and crisp cotton linen. Lovely area to sit out in. Perfect location. I would highly recommend this beautiful house for a stay in Cartmel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Glad you had a good family get together. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs Jewers

We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family gathering 2019

The property was impressive and ideal for us. Each couple and Dad had a bedroom and having a family bathroom on each floor also meant no queues and privacy. The water pressure was excellent as so often happens with large groups the showers become a dribble, not in this case. The garden was a little hotspot and was used a lot during our time. I believe between us all every pub and restauraunt got used. No disappointment with the food and enjoyed by all. When we catered in the house the cooker was up to the job. I was also able to walk the dogs with a variety of places and met lots of people who were welcoming. Overall a successful family week away.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Carol and family. We’re glad you had such a good week. You were fantastic guests and look forward to your return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend

A group of 8 of us came to stay for my husbands 40th weekend as we were off to L'enclume... we couldn't have asked for a better house. Right in the middle of beautiful Cartmel (like a village out of a Richard Curtis film) stands the house - situated between 2 old country pubs (both with log fires) and almost opposite the Cartmel Village Shop (home to the sticky toffee pudding no less). Organising the rental with Judy was super easy and she sent us everything we needed to know well in advance. Directions to the cottage were great - parking a slight issue right in the center but again (as Judy's notes say) we found spots just outside - plus a lovely walk to and from. The house had everything we could need - it was super cosy, especially when we had the log fire on in the evening sat round with a glass of wine & eating cheese (excellent cheese shop just round the corner). All bedrooms as advertised - VERY comfy beds and good quality white linen. The whole house was very clean. Kitchen was fantastic with very nice appliances. Would very much recommend L'enclume (just round the corner) for a real TREAT of a meal / experience - but also Rogan & Co - was fantastic too! Buy your provisions from the spar shop on the outskirts of the village (inc stocking up on plenty of fire wood) - then for more yummy bits - the Cartmel Village Shop in the square (I bought 5 different puddings as presents too). All in all - perfect weekend. Really hope we manage to get up to Cartmel again. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
What a perfect birthday weekend. You sampled all the delights which Cartmel has to offer and we are so glad that you found Ford House to be just what you wanted
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Trip

Perfect place for a very comfortable stay. House very roomy for 8 and so much to see and do in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cartmel

Very central accommodation in Cartmel. Handy for walks and trips to the lake district
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Beautiful house, fantastic location, owner thought of everything to add special touches to make the stay special - highly recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location. Great property.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The facilities are fabulous for a large group or family. Clean, comfortable and a great location. The host has been attentive and proactive too ensure that our expectations have been met.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cartmel

We booked Ford House for a friend's 50th birthday. Judy was excellent to deal with, responding extremely quickly to our queries. Ford House is the most beautiful place to stay and the location was perfect, think I can safely say everyone loved their time there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous House for special birthday celebration

Beautiful house in Central location, ideal for me and my friends to celebrate my 60th. Very clean accommodation, all rooms lovely. Communication with owner was fast for any query before and during stay. Small issue with hot water, which was then sorted out very quickly and did not spoil the weekend. Would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a fabulous location! Highly recommend

We loved our stay and would highly recommend for a trip to Cartmel and Grange Over Sands. Great host, who was very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing property in the perfect location

No idea how could be improved
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belated birthday getaway

Absolute fabulous stay at Ford house, I love Cartmel and the house exceeded expectations and made the trip more memorable & deepened my love of this beautiful village.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Glad you had a great weekend and got to see Christmas in Cartmel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Went for my 50th birthday and it was a truly amazing few days. The house was just perfect!

Very high quality with everything you need. Spotless throughout. You will definitely see us in the future. Thank you! Jo
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience & location

Best location on the square. Comfortable accommodation - will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location base for touring the Lakes

Judy was great, very responsive. Property was perfect for family get together
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

The property was all it said it would be. We were also very pleasantly surprised with the size of the garden which appeared smaller in the photos. Fantastic customer support from the property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Lovely to host you all on such a special occasion. Thank you for choosing Ford house and for such a lovely review. We hope you’ll return.
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