Glingerbank is a luxurious Edwardian house in Cumbria, offering an elegant home-from-home for groups of up to 26 guests. Set within beautifully maintained grounds, it provides an exceptional setting for spending quality time with friends and family. Peacefully located away from the bustle of city life, the house is nevertheless within easy driving distance of Longtown, Gretna Green and Carlisle.
Accommodation
The house has been fully refurbished to a high standard, ensuring guests have everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable break. From the moment of arrival, Glingerbank offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a spacious entrance hall featuring an open fire that is particularly inviting during the winter months.
With 13 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, six reception rooms and a dedicated games room, there is ample space for guests to relax, unwind and socialise in comfort. Dogs are welcome, allowing the whole family to enjoy the stay together.
All reception rooms are located on the ground floor, and a lift provides access to the second floor for guests who require it. A disabled toilet is currently under construction on the ground floor.
Ground floor accommodation includes:
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Sitting room with open log fire
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Oak Room with grand piano, widescreen Smart TV and DVD player
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Dining room seating up to 30 guests
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Study with widescreen TV and DVD player
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Well-equipped kitchen with Rangemaster electric range cooker and generous preparation and storage space
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Scullery with sink, two dishwashers, larder fridge, upright freezer and microwave
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Pantry with larder fridge, washing machine, sink and tumble dryer
Bedrooms
With 13 bedrooms to choose from, Glingerbank offers a variety of layouts to suit different groups. The majority of bedrooms are located on the first floor, with one attic room. Bedroom arrangements are as follows:
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Bedroom 1: Twin beds with adjacent shower room
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Bedroom 2: Super king double bed with en-suite shower room
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Bedroom 3: Super king double bed with en-suite bath and shower
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Bedroom 4: Super king double bed with en-suite bath and shower
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Bedroom 5: Super king double bed with en-suite bath and shower
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Bedroom 6: Twin beds with adjacent bath and shower
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Bedroom 7: Twin beds with en-suite bath and shower
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Bedroom 8: Twin beds with en-suite shower room
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Bedroom 9: Super king double bed with en-suite bath and shower
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Bedroom 10: Twin beds with en-suite shower room
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Bedroom 11: Twin beds with adjacent bath and shower
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Bedroom 12: Twin beds with en-suite shower room
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Attic bedroom: Super king double bed with en-suite bath and shower
Leisure & Outdoor Space
One of the most popular areas of the house is the ground-floor games room, which features a full-size snooker table, table football, a fireplace and a wall-mounted widescreen TV.
During the summer months, the outdoor space truly comes into its own. Guests can relax in the hot tub, enjoy a barbecue, or make the most of the extensive grounds with activities including tennis, croquet, badminton and boules. The property offers plenty of space for families and friends to enjoy time together, with multiple reception rooms allowing guests to read, relax, watch TV, play games or listen to music without feeling crowded.
Visiting the Area
Glingerbank is ideally located for exploring a wide range of attractions across Cumbria and the nearby Scottish Borders. Popular nearby destinations include:
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Gretna Green
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The Devil’s Porridge Museum
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King Robert the Bruce’s Cave
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Stead McAlpin
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Hadrian’s Wall
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Carlisle Castle
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The Solway Coast
Additional Information
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Maximum occupancy: 30 guests
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Children welcome
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Pets welcome
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Wi-Fi internet access
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Off-street parking
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Swimming pool
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Open fire and log burner
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5-Star Visit England rating
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