Walker Ground Manor - Tour

Walker Ground Manor is a beautiful 16th century Lakeland House, situated in its own grounds on the edge of the picturesque village of Hawkshead. There is ample car parking, and it is an easy walk into the village, which offers a good choice of places to eat and drink. We offer a high standard of accommodation, combined with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All our rooms are individually furnished and decorated, and there are three spacious bedrooms, each with a separate en-suite bathroom, with a shower and bath.

Children are welcome and all our rooms can be adapted for family use, please enquire for details. We also provide a cot and high chair. During the season we serve breakfast in the conservatory overlooking the garden. Whilst in the winter, we use the house dining room with its original oak panelling and log fire

We have a beautiful private woodland garden with a natural stream. This is ever changing with the seasons and will offer a different outlook each time you visit. Whether it’s unwinding in the lounge in front of the log fire, catching the early spring sun in the conservatory, or experiencing the tranquillity of the garden, you are sure to find somewhere to rest and relax whilst at Walker Ground Manor

The Front Bedroom at Walker Ground Manor

The first guest bedroom is at the front of the house and is truly a ‘room with room'. It is the original house bedroom, and has an oak panelled cupboard, along with exposed oak beams and a polished oak floor. The room has a super king-size hand crafted four-poster bed.

It has been stylishly and sympathetically furnished and decorated, in keeping with its age, and offers an ambience that only old English oak, steeped in history, can give. The room has a coffee table and two easy chairs. Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are provided, along with - radio/CD - TV/DVD – Hair dryer – Iron and board. There is a large en-suite bathroom/dressing room with shower, separate Victorian roll top bath, hand basin and W.C.

The Back Bedroom at Walker Ground Manor

The second guest bedroom is at the rear of the house. This is a light and airy room, with a beautiful aspect overlooking the garden. It also has exposed beams, and has been stylishly furnished and decorated.

The room has a coffee table and two easy chairs. Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are provided, along with - radio/CD - TV/DVD – Hair Dryer – Iron and board. The spacious en-suite bathroom has marble tiled walls. It has a double hand basin, W.C. separate shower and bath. The room is available with a super king-size bed, or as twin beds.

The Veranda Bedroom at Walker Ground Manor

The third guest bedroom has its own entrance at the rear of the house. The room has a vaulted ceiling, and whilst more modern in design than the others, it is just as spacious.

The French windows in the room open to give access to the delightful veranda. This is for the exclusive use of guests using this room, and where they can relax with the sound of the nearby stream. The room has a coffee table and two easy chairs. Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are provided, along with a radio/CD and TV/DVD. This room is available with a super king-size bed or as twin beds. The separate en-suite bathroom has marble-tiled walls, and is fitted with a shower over the bath, hand basin and W.C. The room has a small entrance hall, which with the veranda makes this an ideal room for guests who may wish to bring their dog. (Please see terms and conditions)

The Guest Lounge at Walker Ground Manor

Guests can relax in the lounge with its welcoming log fire, or in the adjoining conservatory overlooking the garden. You can play games, watch TV, read or chat; just make yourselves at home. A large selection of books and maps are available, as well as information on places to visit in the area. We also have details on local walks, mountain biking, and fishing, along with seasonal events and attractions.

Why not leave the car with us and try out one of our car-free days?

Breakfast at Walker Ground Manor

“Good Morning!”

A good breakfast starts the day off, and we offer our guests Lakeland hospitality with a full Cumbrian breakfast, freshly prepared using local produce. Whilst our full breakfast is a must for many of our guests, there are lighter options for those not up to the challenge every day. In addition to the wide range of food normally available, we can offer additional choices for vegetarians, and guests with other dietary requirements.

In the season, breakfast is served in the conservatory overlooking the garden. Tables are normally set for two people, but can be grouped for guests travelling together. Out of season, we use the house dining room, where breakfast is served around a large refectory table. The original oak panelling and log fire make this a cosy place for you to linger after breakfast. Breakfast service is a mixture of table and self-service. (For guests with disabilities breakfast can be fully served)

The Garden at Walker Ground Manor

Our private south-facing garden with its numerous trees and shrubs, offers many peaceful and secluded corners, which can provide a delightful resting place on sunny days. The garden is set against a background of mature woodland and has a natural stream and small waterfall. Whilst essentially a woodland garden, there is still plenty of colour throughout the year. The first carpet of snowdrops can appear any time from the end of January. The early crocuses soon follow these, before the garden and woods erupt with daffodils, with true Wordsworth appeal.

The first Azaleas are with us by March, and along with the Rhododendrons, these will provide colour until early June. The garden and house are then taken over with displays of bedding plants and hanging baskets. These fill the summer days with colour, and have won recognition at the 2004 Hawkshead Agricultural show, for the best local garden.