Pride of Britain Hotels is delighted to announce that Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant, near Brampton, in Cumbria, has joined the exclusive hotel collection.
Serenely located in the exquisite Cumbrian countryside, within six acres of secluded gardens, this exclusive hotel which is privately-owned, dates to the 16th century, and is a paradise for nature lovers and walkers. The wonderfully sculpted grounds are sheltered by 100-year-old trees with access to the unspoilt North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall. The magnificent Lake District is less than an hour’s drive away.
Farlam Hall boasts 13 exquisitely appointed rooms and five luxurious cottages. Several of the rooms feature views of the glorious gardens and one – The Hay Loft – is housed in the old barn in Farlam’s extensive grounds, offering guests the utmost in peace and privacy. The cottages sleep two to six guests, with comfortable living areas including wood burners, fully equipped kitchens and private terraces.
This exclusive hotel has two AA Rosette dining space, the Cedar Tree Restaurant – led by Executive Chef Steven Pott – with high ceilings, opulent décor and calming views over the ornamental lake and fountain – provides an indulgent culinary experience. A la carte and tasting menus are sourced very locally, from the finest seasonal ingredients found in the area’s bountiful natural larder (many hand-foraged by the knowledgeable team), as well as from the hotel’s own walled kitchen garden.
Dishes include delights such as English asparagus with duck egg, truffle, watercress, wild garlic and gremolata; local saddle of lamb with Lyonnaise potato, and lemon and thyme meringue tart with garden raspberry ice cream. A finely curated wine list partners well with the menu. Afternoon Tea is served on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the hotel’s stylish Victorian-era dining room. The traditional Sunday Roast Dinner features carefully sourced ingredients from the very best local suppliers – all beef, lamb, pork and chicken are sourced within a 20-mile radius of the hotel.
The beautiful, wide-open spaces of Cumbria mean that there are a number of fantastic golf courses locally to Farlam Hall. The links course at Silloth on Solway is regarded as one of the best in the country; this hidden gem is set in stunning surrounds on the Solway Coast, with striking sand dunes and the waters of the firth bordering the challenging course. There are also championship courses at Slayley Hall and Matfen Hall – and three completely different, great courses within seven miles of the hotel. Close by is Brampton, which is hilly but beautiful, and the Carlisle and Eden courses are both worth seeking out for golf enthusiasts.
Farlam Hall is steeped in history; its origins are found in the 1500s. In the 19th century, the former manor house was under the ownership of a local industrial family, the Thompsons, who built up many local businesses in and around the Kirkhouse area to support the local coal mines. The house was originally turned into a hotel in 1975, and was sold to its new owners, Joseph Walter and Kathy Mares – who had fallen in love with the hotel over 20 years of repeat visits – in 2019. Over the last two years, the hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment whilst retaining its sense of history and tradition and is now one of the very finest small hotels in the North of England.
Says Max Winder, Resident Manager, Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been accepted into this wonderful collection of hotels, and to sit alongside the very finest in British hospitality.”
Says Kalindi Juneja, CEO, Pride of Britain Hotels: “We are delighted to welcome Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant into the Pride of Britain Hotels collection. This beautiful and characterful family-run hotel is a great addition to the collection. Owners, Kathy and Joe have lovingly restored this beautiful house, working closely with local suppliers and tradesmen through the last couple of years. The location is an ideal and peaceful stopover between England and Scotland.”
