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Dunningwell Hall is a grand Victorian mansion, completed in 1876 and beautifully restored, set on its own 26-acre estate on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Book the whole house and it becomes your private country house for the length of your stay. Eleven designer en-suite bedrooms sleep up to 22 guests. Downstairs there are elegant lounges, a 15-seat bar, a full-size snooker room, two dining rooms that seat all 22 together and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Outside, a 16-seater hot tub, woodland walks and lawn games. It's the Western Lakes' most characterful setting for hen and stag parties, corporate retreats, milestone birthdays, family celebrations and Christmas together, with optional private catering, activities and drinks pre-ordering.

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Exclusive use — the whole house: Book all 11 en-suite bedrooms for up to 22 guests and make Dunningwell Hall your own private mansion, with the bar, snooker room, dining rooms, kitchen and 16-seater hot tub all to yourselves. Dogs are welcome on full-house bookings (ground floor only).

Boutique suite stay: Or book an individual designer suite for a Lake District escape for two, with an en-suite bathroom, fireplace and tea and coffee station. Pets are not permitted on single-suite bookings.

Bright dining room with floral-upholstered chairs around a wooden table set with plates and candlesticks, fireplace with framed cow painting and park-view window.
Boutique hotel lobby with glossy red reception, chrome pendant lights, teal seating, dog portraits and wooden staircase.
  • Exclusive use for groups of up to 22, or boutique suite stays for two (room only)
  • 11 en-suite bedrooms (10 king, 1 queen); copper baths in Suites 3 and 9
  • 16-seater outdoor hot tub, 15-seat bar and full-size snooker room
  • Two dining rooms seating 22; fully equipped kitchen with two dishwashers
  • Lift to all three floors; wheelchair-accessible suite with roll-in shower
  • 26 private acres of gardens and woodland
  • Dogs welcome on whole-house stays (ground floor only)
  • Check-in 4pm · Check-out 10am · Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Whole house from £1,364 per night on 7-night stays (approximately £62 per person per night for 22)
  • The Green, Millom, Cumbria LA18 5JT · Tel +44 1229 772329

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Exclusive-Use House or Boutique Suite Stays Dunningwell Hall is a grand Victorian mansion, built in 1876, on a private 26-acre estate on the edge of the Lake District National Park, about 10 minutes from Silecroft Beach and an easy drive from the M6 at Junction 36. Book the whole house exclusively for your group of up to 22, or reserve an individual designer suite for a boutique Lake District stay for two. Eleven en-suite bedrooms, a 15-seat bar, a full- snooker room, two dining rooms seating everyone together, a fully fitted kitchen and a 16-seater hot tub. A lift serves all three floors, and dogs are welcome on full-house bookings (ground floor). Book direct and save.

Historic stone country manor with tall chimneys, bay and dormer windows, lawn-front terrace with potted flowers and surrounding mature woodland.

Lake District Hen & Stag House with a 16-Seater Hot Tub Give the whole group a Victorian mansion to themselves. All 11 bedrooms are en-suite, so there are no bathroom queues and nobody sleeps on a sofa. Fizz at your own bar, a tournament in the snooker room, then the 16-seater hot tub under the Cumbrian sky. Two dining rooms seat all 22 for the big dinner. We can arrange a private chef, cocktail class or picnic, and have your drinks waiting when you arrive (15 working days' notice). A civilised celebration, with quiet hours from 11pm. Book direct and save.

Outdoor hot tub beside a stone manor with five guests toasting, manicured lawn, fountain and mature trees in background

Corporate Retreats & Team Getaways in the Lake District Take your team somewhere that makes thinking easier. Up to 22 colleagues stay in their own en-suite rooms in an exclusive-use country house on 26 private acres. Three lounges for plenary and breakout sessions, workstations with Wi-Fi and printer, and two dining rooms for working lunches and banquet dinners. After hours: the bar, snooker room and hot tub. Catering, team-building and guided fell walks can be arranged, and full lift access means everyone can join in. Request a retreat proposal.

Couple enjoying tea and biscuits in a cozy hotel lounge with emerald walls, velvet armchairs and yellow sofa, garden views.

30th, 40th, 50th & 60th Birthday House in the Lake District Some birthdays deserve more than a table for twelve. Gather up to 22 friends and family under one roof and make a Victorian mansion your party venue for the weekend. Toast the birthday at the bar, host a banquet in the grand dining rooms, and carry on in the hot tub. With a lift, an accessible suite and quiet lounges, it works for every generation, from grandparents to teenagers. Add a private chef, a celebration cake or a private dinner at nearby Billy@Brockwood. Book direct and save.

Guests seated around a table in a boutique hotel's dining room with floral mural, antique wood fireplace and crystal candleholders.

Family Reunions, Anniversaries & Celebrations Reunions, anniversaries, baby showers and wedding-party weekends: the moments that bring everyone together. At Dunningwell Hall each family gets its own en-suite bedroom, children have lawns, basketball, cricket and an Xbox, and the dog can come too. Everyone sits down together in two dining rooms, while the snooker room, library and cosy lounges give each generation its own space. Walks start from the door, and Silecroft Beach is 10 minutes away. Book direct and save.

Vibrant hotel lounge with red lacquer bar, chrome pendant lights, floral wallpaper and guests enjoying drinks by a fireplace.

Christmas, New Year & Easter for the Whole Family Bring the whole family home for the holidays, to a house big enough for everyone. Christmas in a Victorian mansion with a fire in every bedroom, one table for 22 and a kitchen built for the big cook. See in the New Year from the hot tub, or fill Easter and the school holidays with egg hunts across 26 acres. Festive dates sell early, so book your family's season now. Catering and grocery pre-orders mean you arrive to a ready house. Check seasonal availability.

Candlelit holiday table set with crackers, plates, crystal glasses and a napkin ring of evergreen sprig and gold beads, warm bokeh lights.

Located in the Lake District, Dunningwell Hall offers pet-friendly luxury accommodation in a magnificently refurbished Victorian mansion. This stately residence features 11 luxurious designer ensuite bedrooms, each with its own tea and coffee station and fireplace.

Sunlit hotel lounge with teal walls and yellow armchairs by window overlooking park; two guests and a dog.

At Dunningwell hall you get to dine just the way you want – from self-catering in the state-of-the-art kitchen, dinner parties in two vibrant dining rooms, to outdoor BBQ’s in magical settings or order in a variety of lavish prearranged catering options.

Dining room with colorful floral mural, carved wooden fireplace, set table, patterned chairs and golden pendant lights.

Dunningwell Hall boasts an array of top-notch facilities, including elegant lounges, bars, snooker and dining rooms, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Guests can unwind in the 16-seater hot tub, explore the picturesque garden and forest, or indulge in the curated collection of captivating books, a full- snooker table, darts, foosball, Xbox, Swingball, basketball to several other lawn and board games!

Guests laughing and sipping drinks in an outdoor hot tub beside a stone manor, with a manicured lawn, fountain and trees.

Explore scenic walks through the lush 26-acre estate, play a game of snooker, darts, or enjoy board games and Xbox in the comfortable living areas. Outdoor enthusiasts can engage in Swingball, football, basketball, and cricket within the expansive grounds.

Games room with pink snooker table, three guests playing beneath black-and-red dome lights; dartboard, sports posters and fireplace.

Absolutely everything! I love the decor it’s crazy but amazing too! The whole place was spotless, I would definitely come back! The scenery was beautiful with little huts to sit in. We will definitely come back!

Nicole Lee

26/04/2026, Booking.com

It was such a fitting place to celebrate my Fiancés birthday, we had everything we wanted and needed. Wow, wow, wow what a stunningly beautiful property!! Everything we needed and all details were covered

John

2026/04/28, Booking.com

What an amazing experience. Amazing place relaxing, quiet. The immense peace you immerse yourself into ❤️❤️❤️. Listening to the sound of wind, the leaves rustling, the windows views from our bedroom, the garden, ohh... We stayed alone in the whole castle for the weekend. What an amazing experience!!! The pictures don't do the justice!!! Clean, providing everything you would to satisfy a modern lifestyle despite being located in a very secluded area. Staff really helpful.

Togan

2026/07/03, Booking.com

Dunningwell Hall is at The Green, Millom, Cumbria LA18 5JT, in the Western Lakes. By car, leave the M6 at Junction 36 and follow the A590 and A595 towards Millom [verify route and drive time]. Silecroft Beach is about 10 minutes away, and our sister property Brockwood Hall, home to the Billy@Brockwood restaurant and a shop, is about 5 minutes by car.