Lartington Hall

Barnard Castle, North Yorkshire Border
14 Double Bedrooms, Accommodates 30 with Additional Beds
Richmond 16 miles, Darlington 18 miles, London by train 2 1/2 hours

Built originally in 1635, Lartington Hall is a Grade II* listed country house. For over 300 years it was the ancestral home of one of the north's most wealthy Catholic families, who added a fine chapel and a ballroom. The gardens were laid out by architect Joseph Hansom of 'Hansom cab' fame. The present owners have taken 18 years to complete the restoration. The imposing hall and grand staircase lead to spacious reception rooms and bedroom suites, which have been furnished with all modern comforts. The chapel now houses a full sized heated squash court. The house is ideally suited for large families and corporate events.

Very importantly, the central heating system is extremely efficient! Barnard Castle Golf Club is 3 miles away and horse riding at Raygill Riding Centre is nearby. Shooting and fishing can be arranged; the LakeDistrict is 1 hours drive; the Yorkshire Dales and Herriot Country 30 mins; Other places of interest include: The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle with its superb art collection; Raby Castle 10 mls; Durham Castle and Cathedral and a little further afield: Northumbria and Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick Castle, Rievaulx Abbey and Fountain's Abbey (medieval monasteries). York is about 1 hour 30 mins drive. London by train from Darlington station 2 hours 45 mins.

Ground Floor: Drawing room (50’x 25’) Dining room (35’ x 22’) with large dining room table, seating 20. Large Kitchen/Breakfast room with modern fitted oak units, gas Rayburn, electric oven and hob, microwave oven, fridge and freezer. Ground floor Bedroom 6 has Queen-sized double bed and connecting bedroom with 2 single beds suitable for children. Adjacent shower room and W.C. Squash Court with balls/rackets in converted Chapel. 19th Century Ballroom (60' x 50') centrally heated, with dance floor, sound system and seating/tables for 25. Catering Kitchen with 6 burner commercial oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave and electric oven. Sauna, hot-tub and showers in cellar PC with free Internet access

First Floor: Bedroom 1: King-sized bed, adjacent bathroom with sauna, separate W.C. Bedroom 2: King-sized bed with ensuite bathroom, connecting to bedroom with two single beds. Bedroom 3: Four-poster King-sized bed with ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 4: King-sized bed can be divided into twin beds. Adjacent bathroom. Bedroom 5: King-sized bed can be divided. En-suite shower room, W.C. Bedroom 9 and 10 with shared bathroom. King-sized beds can be divided. Bedroom 12: Two single-beds with washbasin.

Second Floor: Bedroom 7: with King-sized bed, can be divided, and extra single bed. Adjacent bathroom. Bedroom 8: with King-sized bed, can be divided, with en-suite shower room and W.C. Bedroom 11: King-sized bed with full en-suite bathroom and W.C.