Details for Merlewood Cottages & Apartments

cottages have access to a terrace, meaning you can sit out and enjoy that fresh Cumbrian air. Here you are in a fantastic position to explore the incredible scenery of the Lake District, or head south to the dramatic coastline. As with all the holiday units at Merlewood, the cottages are decorated in a manner sensitive to the local environment; soft, neutral hues, bright and airy by day, cosy and welcoming at dusk. In a word, restful – just like the fabulous view over Morecambe Bay! Each cottage is within easy distance of the main building, which has a clubhouse and communal facilities. The cottages at Merlewood lend themselves to family holidays, or to trips away with a group of friends, offering comfortable, communal living.

Apartments: Slightly away from the main building, but still close enough to make use of the pool and clubhouse, the 36 apartments in the grounds of Merlewood's stately 19th century manor house provide all you need to enjoy a holiday amongst the fresh air and stunning scenery of Cumbria. With one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, these properties can accommodate between two and six guests. These open-plan properties feature spacious kitchens and dining areas for those peaceful evenings in, while living rooms and bedrooms are decorated with subtle, relaxing touches. All of which contribute to making your stay in a Merlewood apartment a restful and happy one. Many of the apartments offer sublime views down towards Grange-over-Sands and Morecambe Bay beyond, while others look out on the glorious woodland that surrounds the site. Fourteen properties are pet-friendly, so provide the perfect base for a walking holiday and the homely interiors are guaranteed to make your stay in the southern Lake District a memorable and happy experience.

Main House Apartments: Dating from the 19th Century, the manor house has been expertly restored to an exceptional standard, with the nine apartments benefitting from certain details and features that keep the history of their beautiful setting alive. All the properties at Merlewood offer high levels of comfort. But if it’s sheer elegance you’re after, the main manor house is where you’ll want to be. Built by Manchester calico printer Alfred Binyon in 1853 the house has enjoyed a chequered history: from private estate, to hotel, to War Office training centre, to ecological research station. But the Grade II listed building is, arguably, only now fulfilling its true potential, with accommodation that provides a winning combination of comfort and style. Each of the nine manor house apartments has been expertly furnished, but retains an element of its 19th Century charm, providing a retreat that is both charismatic and perfectly soothing. One has been adapted for wheelchair access and all provide a fantastic base from which to explore surrounding Lakes and fells but, at the end of the day, welcome you home to well-designed, relaxing living rooms and bedrooms for a great night's sleep.