Eskdale, The Lake District

Gate House from across the tarn
Gate House – the home of Outward Bound® Professional

Built in 1896 as a country retreat, Gate House is set in 60 acres of woodland with its own tarn and views over the central Lakeland fells. The house is a haven of peace and tranquillity that adds real value to clients’ training programmes.

Private grounds provide walkways to the Japanese garden with its cascading pools, stunning azaleas and rhododendrons. There is easy access onto the fells, with low level walks into neighbouring valleys as well as beautiful lakes all in close proximity. The circular walk of the tarn gives wonderful views of the house itself.


Facilities

  • The dining roomComprehensive selection of training and conference rooms
  • TV lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Bar
  • Minstrel’s gallery
  • Library
  • Licensed for civil weddings

 


Accommodation

There are a variety of styles of accommodation to cater for a wide range of expectations and requirements.


View of the boathouseThe Stables are a delightful courtyard complex with single, double and twin en suite rooms of a very high standard.

The Garden Wing, in the old walled garden, is approached through a beech tree arch. It provides twin accommodation, all of which is en suite.

The Tower houses very special rooms that retain the original character of Gate House. Intricate panelling and copper work feature in some of the rooms and all have stunning views across the tarn.

All rooms have hospitality trays and access to a TV lounge. The en suite rooms have direct dial telephones. All rooms are available on a bed and breakfast basis and evening meals and packed lunches are available on request.


How to get there

Gate House is located west of Kendal, 1 hour from the M6.


Download a Gate House brochure (PDF, 190KB)