Santon House

This is a grand mansion, built in the 1930s with no expense spared. There are two wings, one wing is lived in by the owners and the west wing is available as a holiday home. The location was carefully chosen for it's outstanding views up the Wasdale valley to Great Gable and Scafell beyond.

With uninterrupted views of the Wasdale fells, Santon House is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks, either on the high fells or along the banks of the River that flows past the pub at Santon Bridge.

The Santon Bridge Inn is just a 15 minute walk away and hosts the International “Greatest Liar” competition towards the end of the year. It also serves good food and fine ale. Wasdale (5 mins drive) also boasts England's deepest lake (Wastwater), highest mountain (Scafell) and smallest church (St Olaf's).

Eskdale is another lovely valley, only 5 minutes drive away, with hundreds of river and mountain walks. It also houses a terminus for the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway - a popular miniature railway that travels seven scenic miles to the coastal fishing village of Ravenglass. Muncaster Castle, Gardens and Owl Centre is also 15 minutes away and has lots going on all year round.