Hill house 2 is a spacious cottage adjoining the East wing of a Georgian grade II* listed stately home in a private estate including established woodlands with ancient and magnificent trees. From the estate one can view the picturesque and beautiful Lune Valley the gateway to the lakes. This two bedroom cottage with four sofa beds can accommodate up to ten guests. This stone built, quaint cottage adjoins the outstanding and grand Quernmore Park Hall, built in the 1790's with an enchanting history, once owned by a Monks Order. Enjoy walking the estate with its colourful woodlands and sweeping lawns. Visit the magnificent 'Secret Walled Garden' where Monks once toiled for their "Daily Bread" and where generations have come and gone. This unique space is known as Eve's magic Garden. Some believe she has woven her spell within this special place (Read Eve's poem etched in black granite mounted on the old garden walls) an excerpt from which is directly below.
The Lady of Eden
(Lady Eve, folk tales would have us believe, inhabits the walled garden)
“You might glimpse Eve and kind rustics as night falls
Stacking horse and cart, shutting down sturdy stalls
Wending their way as dusk settles on the day
Feel the rich calm of this special space
Hear the serene siren’s song, catch her frail face
Images locked in, a sad plaintive voice calls
Freed fleetingly from within these ancient walls
Most will never savour gentle Eve’s essence
A chosen few only will sense her presence
Or her rare embrace in this enchanted place”
Quernmore Park Hall Estate is a haven for wild life including Deer, Hares, Squirrels and magnificent Buzzards with their huge wing-spans. A beautiful healthy country environment overlooking the picturesque Lune Valley and its winding scenic River Lune.
This Estate is 10 minutes from the historic city of Lancaster, its fine castle and olde worldie streets and houses. The estate is situated in the Quernmore area where the Romans once governed and conducted remarkable industries. It is close to Caton Village and Hornby Castle and within 3 miles of Lancaster City Centre and Lancaster University. Ashton Memorial is known as the Taj Mahal of the North. The Grade I listed building is a tribute to Lord Ashton’s second Wife Jessy. The park is beautifully landscaped and the memorial itself has 360 degree views across Lancaster City, Morecambe Bay and on to the Lakeland fells. The famous Lancaster castle, built in the 1090's is owned by King Charles who is also the Duchy of Lancaster. The Castle, known as the John O’Gaunt castle, is one of the most fascinating and historic surviving buildings in the country. The City Centre hosts The Judges Lodgings, The Storey Institute now known as the The 'Storey' which incorporates an information centre, a bar and restaurant, Lancaster City Museum, the Maritime Museum and many other tourist attractions. Lancaster city boasts a well-attended outdoor market every Wednesday and Saturday selling everything from Fruit and veg, homemade crafts, books and vinyl records, international foods and clothing. For country and coastal walks one can enjoy Glasson Dock as well as the famous Sunderland point, the burial site of an African slave, Sambo. This is a sad and cruel reminder of Colonial times and flourishing but vicious slave trade. If you wander on to the foreshore please be aware of the dangerous tides as often walkers innocent of local knowledge have found themselves cut off at high tide. The Lune Valley has so many stunning views to offer. A beautiful local walk is to climb Clougha Pike which offers stunning views over the Lune Valley, the Forest of Bowland, Morecambe bay and to the Lakeland fells. The Forest of Bowland has been awarded 'An Area of Natural Beauty’.
Language spoken: English