The living room at Engineer, Cumbria
Location Icon Longtown, Scottish Borders

Engineer

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Sleeps 2
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1 Bedrooms
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1 Bathrooms
A luxury one-bedroom apartment with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams that’s a fantastic countryside retreat for a couple. Plus, there’s stunning private parkland to explore just outside the door.
Winner of the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024 for Self Catering Accommodation of the Year, Engineer is one of nine beautifully renovated apartments and cottages set within the 36-acre private estate of a Grade II*-listed mansion house in north Cumbria. Built on the site of a Roman fort and with a 16th-century tower house at its heart, plus 17th, 18th and 19th-century additions, the mansion is a spectacular building. This one-bedroom apartment is very romantic with its vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, rolltop bath and west-facing aspect that affords views of the lawns and incredible sunsets. Meanwhile, the estate grounds are perfect for a quiet stroll and the nearby Michelin starred restaurant, Pentonbridge Inn is a great spot for a romantic meal.

Why we love this

  • Set within a Grade II*-listed mansion estate in 36 acres of peaceful parkland
  • Enjoy walks beside the River Esk and trips to Carlisle and Scottish border towns
  • Complimentary transfer when a meal is booked at the local fine dining pub*

Key Features

Dog-friendly Dog-friendly
Countryside views Countryside views
Electric car charging Electric car charging
Wood burner Wood burner
Parking Parking
Children welcome Children welcome
Extensive gardens Extensive gardens
Free-standing bath Free-standing bath
Historical building Historical building
Inglenook fireplace Inglenook fireplace
Luxury toiletries Luxury toiletries
Period features Period features
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Why Book with Us

Book with Confidence

Our properties are handpicked and inspected in person before listing, and we regularly review them for quality control and your peace of mind.

Best Price Guarantee

We only work with the best owners, so in the rare event you find one of our properties listed elsewhere for less, we’ll refund you the difference. *

Exceptional Service

Our award-winning Guest Services team will not only help you find your dream holiday but will support you through every step of your stay.

This spacious, first floor apartment is cosy and romantic with a vaulted ceiling and original wooden ceiling beams. It has a streamlined, modern style and is furnished to a very high standard. The open-plan living area comprises the sitting, dining and kitchen spaces, all under the original oak beams. There’s sofa seating and a wood burning stove to make things extra toasty on chilly evenings spent watching your favourite show on the 40-inch Smart TV. In the dining area there’s a dining table and chairs, whilst the adjacent kitchen is equipped with everything you could need including an electric oven and induction hob, a microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher. There is a washer/dryer located in the cupboard in the bathroom.

The split-level design of the apartment means that a few steps separate the living area from the bedroom. The bedroom is a romantic space with an oak-beam ceiling and a king-size bed, while the spacious en-suite bathroom has a rolltop bath and a separate walk-in shower.

You’ll also have access to the estate’s 36 acres of grounds that include parkland and a walled garden. Meanwhile, benches are positioned in scenic spots so that you can enjoy reading a good book, chatting or daydreaming in peace.

A member of staff will greet you on arrival and show you into the property, which is located in relatively close proximity to other apartments and cottages in a wing off the mansion house. Alternatively, a self-check can be arranged if required. The estate grounds and walled garden are available to guests of all the apartments and cottages at the site.

The estate’s kitchen garden supplies fruit, vegetables and micro herbs to the nearby fine dining pub. Biomass heating is used across all the properties and in the glasshouses, while other crops that require warmth, such as tomatoes, aubergines and peppers, are grown in season.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: by 10:00

Dog Exercise Area - we now have a dedicated area where dogs can be exercised off lead, this is located on the left-hand side as you make your way down the driveway, please ask at reception for information.

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.

  • No smoking
  • No parties and events
  • Please keep noise to a minimum
  • Up to 2 dogs are permitted at an additional fee of £25 per dog

Bespoke your stay

Stay your way with our bespoke travel service. Our Guest Services team are available to tailor-make your holiday matching you with the perfect property and provide personalised recommendations on anything from local restaurants to unforgettable experiences.

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Experiences Nearby

Hiking Hiking
Horse riding Horse riding
Walking Walking
Fishing Fishing
Golf Golf
Paddle-boarding Paddle-boarding
Wild swimming Wild swimming
Kayaking Kayaking

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The neighbourhood

The property enjoys a peaceful location in the Cumbrian countryside, near the border with Scotland. You are welcome to explore the grounds of the estate that span 36 acres. Parkland with extensive lawns, a Victorian pleasure garden, a large walled garden that measures just over an acre, herbaceous borders and wildflower meadows all await you.

Views from the grounds are spectacular and it’s possible to see as far as the Scottish hills. The mansion’s grounds also play host to a number of events throughout the year, including classic car shows.
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We are always happy to help and go out of our way to tailor your perfect UK holiday.

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