Unique 1-bed Clock Tower w/ parkland

Clock Tower is a charming one bedroom apartment boasting modern, contemporary comforts such as a wood burning stove and a roll top bath. Situated within the grounds of Netherby Hall, where you can roam the 32 acres, watching the wildlife and taking in the peace and tranquillity of these beautiful surroundings. Inside the apartment, exposed oak beams frame the well-equipped living accommodation with high ceilings creating a spacious and light ambience. The beams continue into the bedroom along with the generous bathroom with its luxurious roll top bath and large walk-in shower. The apartment sits in 36 acres of parkland, where you can stroll across manicured lawns, enjoy a Victorian pleasure garden and walk through a walled garden that stretches for over an acre. The estate is nestled in north Cumbria, with spectacular views over the undulating landscape to the Scottish hills beyond. Glorious walks abound, including a path alongside the River Esk, a burbling brook that is beautifully clear. The history of Netherby Hall dates back to Roman times, and parts of the grand house may even have been built using stones from a Roman fort. Beautifully decorated, the apartments and cottages are all thoroughly modern, with plenty of touches of 21st century luxury. For larger groups, the neighbouring properties The Sir Walter Scott Apartment (sleeps four guests); Coach House (sleeps four guests); Engineer Apartment (sleeps two guests); Gardener's Cottage (sleeps four guests); Groom's Quarters Apartment (sleeps four guests); Independent Apartment (sleeps four guests); Middle Lodge (sleeps four guests) and Salutation Apartment (sleeps two guests) are also available to book within the grounds of Netherby Hall. This holiday at a glance Sleeps two guests. Bedroom with 5' king-size bed. Bathroom with roll top bath and walk-in shower. Access to 36 acres of parkland and a Victorian pleasure garden. Small lawned area to front of apartment. Wood burning stove. Exposed beams. WiFi. Children of all ages welcome. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Private parking available. Free Shuttle bus to the nearby Pentonbridge Inn. In addition to a hamper of local produce from the Estate, a voucher for guests to redeem in the Pentonbridge Inn is provided with the owners' compliments. CCTV covers the grounds of Netherby Hall for security reasons. Longtown is a busy small market town with a population of 2.5K. There are a few small shops, petrol station, hairdressers, newsagents, butcher's, baker's and pubs. For delicious food and drink, head to the award-winning Pentonbridge Inn which is 4 miles to the north. It is a superb country inn with log fires and a menu to suit a wide range of tastes. The border city of Carlisle is 11 miles to the south with many shops, cafes, a museum, art gallery and castle. Gretna Green, including the Gretna Designer Outlet Village, is 6 miles to the west. Hadrians Wall is around 15 miles away on the B6318 from Pentonbridge Inn taking you to Gilsland and Birdoswald. The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre, which also sits on Hadrian's Wall, is 28 miles away. Head 28 miles north through Langholm to Eskdalemuir, where you will find the Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, the first of its kind established in the West. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy miles of quiet forest track in Kershope Forest which merges with both Kielder Forest in Northumberland and Newcastleton Forest across the border in Scotland. To find the nearest tracks, drive north to the B6318 at Pentonbridge Inn, and follow the road eastwards past the village of Catlowdy. Lanercost Priory is situated 16 miles away, just north of the town of Brampton. The Kielder Observatory is 29 miles away. The Lake District is also accessible.