Brownber House Hotel

Cumbria, England

As staycations go, a country house experience in the tranquil Yorkshire Dales, with views over the undulating Howgill Fells, takes some beating. Performing one of the most elegant pivots we’ve seen in 2020, the award- winning Brownber Hall guesthouse reopened this summer as a luxury private rental, joined by a new little sister, the equally chic, four-bedroom Brownber House. With a pretty, 50m-long path connecting the two, guests can hire one property or, for a larger group, both – sleeping up to 23.

We recommend starting by exploring the fridge, pre-stocked on request with local supplies from Steadman’s Butchers, Appleby Creamery and Eden River Brew Co, before heading out to try nearby activities including stargazing, horse riding, water sports and fishing.

From £1,600 for seven nights. 01539 623208, brownber.co.uk

Words by Julie Alpine.

This review was taken from the December 2020 issue of Food and Travel.

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