
The School at Mungrisdale is a converted Victorian schoolhouse sleeping up to 14 guests in Cumbria's Lake District. This impressive property sits in the peaceful hamlet of Mungrisdale, making it perfect for large family gatherings and group celebrations. The building retains original features including high ceilings and large windows that flood the rooms with natural light.
Mungrisdale lies in the northern Lake District, surrounded by fells and walking trails. The village sits beneath Souther Fell and Blencathra, offering direct access to mountain routes. This quiet location provides a proper escape from busy towns.
The accommodation includes seven bedrooms across three floors with five bathrooms.
The School at Mungrisdale is a converted Victorian schoolhouse sleeping up to 14 guests in Cumbria's Lake District. This impressive property sits in the peaceful hamlet of Mungrisdale, making it perfect for large family gatherings and group celebrations. The building retains original features including high ceilings and large windows that flood the rooms with natural light.
Mungrisdale lies in the northern Lake District, surrounded by fells and walking trails. The village sits beneath Souther Fell and Blencathra, offering direct access to mountain routes. This quiet location provides a proper escape from busy towns.
The accommodation includes seven bedrooms across three floors with five bathrooms. Sleeping arrangements comprise king-size, double and twin rooms. Downstairs features a large kitchen with an Aga, a dining room seating 14 people and a sitting room with wood-burning stove. Upstairs rooms include additional living spaces and a games area.
Keswick lies 7 miles away (15 minutes) offering shops and restaurants. Ullswater lake sits 8 miles east (20 minutes). Penrith provides supermarkets and facilities 12 miles away (25 minutes). Carlisle Castle stands 20 miles north (35 minutes).
The School at Mungrisdale works brilliantly for multi-generational families and walking groups. Book here for genuine Lake District character with space for everyone to gather comfortably.
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The large dining room seats everyone together comfortably, making mealtimes and celebrations easy for the whole group to enjoy properly.
High ceilings and big windows from the Victorian schoolhouse create bright, airy rooms that give the property real character and history.
Direct access to Blencathra and Souther Fell means walkers can start routes from the doorstep without driving anywhere first.
Sleeping 14 across three floors with five bathrooms means no queuing and plenty of space for larger families to spread out.
The sitting room stove creates a cosy gathering spot after days exploring the fells, perfect for evening relaxation together.
Mungrisdale's peaceful location away from tourist crowds offers proper tranquillity whilst keeping Keswick and Ullswater within easy reach.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The School at Mungrisdale by car, take the A66 between Penrith and Keswick, then follow signs to Mungrisdale village. The property is easily accessible with off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 12 miles away. From there, a taxi takes around 25 minutes to reach the property through beautiful Lake District scenery.
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