Whitehall Pele Tower is in Mealsgate. It's basically a fortified stone tower from the 1300s, which is quite unusual. My family have lived here for a long time. It's Grade I listed, so things are a certain way for a reason.
It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms. There are two bathrooms. It's got a 4 Star rating. It's comfortable and has modern things like WiFi and a washing machine, but it's an old building. The walls are very thick. The stairs are stone and can be uneven. Mind your head on some of the doorways.
There's about an acre of grounds. Part of it has the old ruins of a Victorian house, which is interesting to look at. There's a couple of flat lawns if you want to play a game. You can see fields from the windows.
Inside, the main living room is on the first floor. It's a big room with a large Tudor fireplace. There's a TV you can cast to. There's also a games room. We have an electric vehicle charger on site.
You can bring one dog. We provide bedding and towels. There's a cot and a highchair if you need them.
The nearest pub is about two miles away. The closest shop and restaurant are about four miles, so you'll want a car. Cockermouth is ten miles away for more shops and places to eat.
For things to do, you're well placed. Bassenthwaite Lake is about seven miles. The Whinlatter Forest Park is about seventeen miles, with walking trails and a Go Ape. Hadrian's Wall is about sixteen miles away. Keswick is sixteen miles. The Solway Coast is very close. Ullswater is about a half hour drive.
Useful links: Lake District National Park and English Heritage for Hadrian's Wall.