Brownber Hall

Peter and Amanda took over as the custodians the Hall in 2016, and have been slowly and carefully reimagining aspects of the building and business ever since. This is absolutely key to the feel of the place: nobody swooped in from afar with shareholders and a fixed budget or punishing conversion timeframe, imposing a polished and blanket aesthetic. Instead, Brownber is absolutely of the moment: rustic, various, sweet, fun. Proper thought has been applied to the interiors giving the property its own unique style, a mixture of vintage, reclaimed, handmade and reupholstered furniture, with contemporary pieces. Masses of books, prints, photographs, rugs. Softly sanded floorboards. Beautiful William Morris wallpaper kept from the hotel’s previous incarnations.

There’s a wonderfully relaxed, sociable feel here with plenty of space for everyone to spread out. There are two large sitting rooms, a dining room (with a large dining table seating up to 16) and a beautiful recently renovated kitchen sprawling across the ground floor, making the Hall the perfect location for get-togethers with family and friends.  If the sun is shining, you can spill out onto the south-facing terrace or into the garden with mature trees and smooth lawns, which have beautiful views overlooking the fells, with dining and barbecue facilities