Winter Challenge at Sedbergh

Thorns Hall has 24 bedrooms. Some are located in the main house, with others in the cottages across the courtyard.

Standard en-suite rooms            

Our standard rooms offer comfortable accommodation and an en-suite bathroom.

All standard rooms have:

• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer

Premium rooms

Premium rooms are available at just £5 extra per person per night. 

All premium rooms have:

• Extra space or exceptional views
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Alarm clock with iPod player
• Hairdryer
• Enhanced toiletries
• Towelling robe and complimentary slippers
• Room available from 12 noon on arrival day   

Value rooms                                      

A limited number of value rooms are available at a discount of £5 per person per night. Our value rooms have the same facilities as our standard rooms, but don’t have an en-suite bathroom.

All value rooms have:

• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer 

Single rooms

Standard single rooms are available for an extra £8 per night.

Family rooms

If you are travelling with your family, we have a selection of 3 and 4-bedded rooms.

All family rooms have:

• Full-sized twin or double beds for adults
• Bunk beds or occasional beds for children
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer

All our Country Houses are tailored to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and have excellent boot and drying rooms, laundry facilities and a mini-shop for essentials such as maps, postcards and toiletries.

There are two cosy lounges, with wood panelling and open fires, one of which also contains the bar, as well as a welcoming reception hall.

Free internet access offered on a dedicated PC and Wifi is available in some public rooms.  There is also a range of board games and books.

Upstairs, the dining room is light and airy with exposed wooden beams. 

At the front and side of the house there is a formal garden which makes a pleasant spot to relax after your walks or activities.

Due to the layout and the age of Thorns Hall, it is not recommended for wheelchair users and guests with restricted mobility. 

Arrival & car parking facilities

• 2 disabled bays in the cobbled courtyard, 20 yards from the rear entrance
• There is parking available for 24 cars in the main car park. The car park is lit during the hours of darkness
• The car park surface is gravel and the entrance to the house is via gravel path, which is 25 yards long (to the main entrance)
• It is possible to load and unload cars directly at the rear entrance and assistance can be provided with luggage 

Main entrance & reception

• The main entrance has 7 steps, each step is 20cm high, 150cm wide with hand rails. The main entrance has double doors, 128cm wide by 168cm high
• A second door leads into the entrance hall. This door is 92cm wide by 204cm high
• The rear entrance has double doors, 197cm high by 153cm wide. There is an interior door of 202cm high by 88cm wide. There are 4 steps into the entrance hall, each step being between 16-22cm high
• The entrance hall measures 6.1m x 6.2m and has parquet flooring.
• The hall is well lit by wall lights and a large window
• There is no actual reception desk as the manager's office is situated off the entrance hall 

Public areas - hall, stairs, landing, corridors etc

• The main staircase leads off from the entrance hall
• The staircase is U-shaped and consists of three sets of stairs. The first set of stairs has 6 steps to a landing of 1.2m x 1.1m. The second set of stairs has 5 steps to a landing of 1.2m x 1.1m. The final set of stairs has 6 steps to the main landing of 2.4m x 3.5m
• The stairs are 28cm deep, 16cm high and 120cm wide
• There is a handrail on the left hand side up the entire staircase
• The staircase is well lit. All stairs and corridors are carpeted 

Public areas - sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• The main lounge and bar are on the ground floor. The bar is entered from the entrance hall through a wooden fire door, which is 75cm wide
• The lounge is through another wooden fire door (75cm wide) and a single step of 13cm high, 60cm high.
• The size of the lounge is approx 20 x 10 ft.
• The lounge / bar area is well lit, it has a short-pile carpet and the furniture is easily movable 

Public WCs

• There is a public toilet on the ground floor off the main lounge
• Access is via 4 steps. Each step is 23cm high, 30cm deep and 99cm wide. There is a handrail on the right for the first three steps and a fire door (73cm wide) on the
• top of the steps
• The size of the toilet is 1m x 1.6m, with free space of 1m x 0.9m. Toilet seat height is 51cm
• The hand basin is 80cm high and it is rounded at the front
• The entrance door to the public toilets is 74cm wide and the cubicle door width is 75cm. 

Restaurant / dining room

• The dining room is on the second floor
• From the first floor landing there are two flights of stairs. The first flight of stairs has 7 steps, each step being 15cm high, 25cm deep and 100cm wide
• There is a handrail on the right hand side
• At the top of the stairs is a glass fire door, 88cm wide. A second fire door leads to 2 more steps, each step is 17cm high, 28cm deep and 82cm wide
• The final stairs are 92cm wide, 26cm deep and 17cm high. Handrail on the left
• The dining room has round tables, with 4 legs. The tables are 74cm high
• The chairs are straight backed with no arms and the seat is 49cm high
• The room seats 38. The approx room size is 35ft x 20ft
• Special diets catered for, but should be advised pre or on arrival
• Assistance is always available, if required 

Bedrooms & sleeping areas

• There are 11 bedrooms in the main house and 13 bedrooms in the annexe in the courtyard
• None of the rooms has been specifically designed for wheelchair users
• Most of the rooms are en-suite. The en-suite rooms have a shower, no baths available 

Room 22 (annexe bedroom)

• Room 22 can be accessed straight from the courtyard without any steps
• Access is from the courtyard, the door is 90cm wide
• There are 2 beds, which are 50cm high, but can be raised on request. There is a clear space of minimum 68cm between the furniture and the beds.
• Duvet bedding and the floor is carpeted.
• The shower room is 180cm x 160cm and has a 76cm wide door
• The free floor space is 100cm x 120cm
• The shower is semi-circular and 66cm in diameter, its door opens 40cm wide
• There is a 30cm lip into the shower
• Pedestal hand basin is 78cm high and the toilet seat is 40cm high
• Flooring is non-slip 

Grounds and gardens

• Large walled garden with a mixture of shrubs, flower beds and mature trees
• There is a gravel footpath around the whole garden. Seating available
• Uncovered pond and parts of the garden are unlit at night 

Additional information

• Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
• Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
• Assistance dogs can be provided for
• Information can be provided in large print
• Staff have received disability awareness training
• Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
• Fridge for medication can be supplied

All holidays at our Country Houses are Full Board with breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal included.

Breakfast                            

Start your day with our extensive breakfast. Select from our cold buffet and/or a full cooked breakfast.

Cold buffet

• Fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants and pastries

Hot dishes

• Porridge, sausages, bacon, eggs (scrambled, boiled, poached or fried), tomato, baked beans and mushrooms
• Regional dishes including black pudding or kippers

Served at the table

• Tea and coffee, toast and jams

Picnic lunches                  

Choose from our self-select picnic lunches

• Your own choice of sandwiches, prepared to order
• Crisps and snacks, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits

Dinner                 

The relaxed dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses - with tables seating up to 10 and no seating plan, it offers a great opportunity to get to know fellow guests.  There is always a choice of dishes for every course, featuring good British cooking and often local specialities. Vegetarian meals are always available.

Thorns Hall sample dinner menu

Drinks  

All our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving beer, wine and spirits.

Guided Walking

Enjoy a drink in the bar before hearing about the next day's walks.  After dinner there will be an activity or entertainment which you will be welcome to join.  These vary from week to week but could include a games night, or a talk about the local area; alternatively you may prefer to relax in our lounges or bar.

Leisure Activities

Many of our Leisure Activities holidays continue into the evening with programmed sessions.  Other holidays will have the evenings free, and you will be welcome to join in other social activities that may be happening in the house.

Unmissable Britain

We offer a range of evenings focusing on the local area, including a night of theatre at either Kendal’s Brewery Arts Centre or an outdoor performance at Lancaster’s Williamson Park.  In addition you may want to hear a talk from a local speaker, have a night out in Sedbergh or why not chat with other guests and leaders in the bar.

Freedom Breaks

Guests on Freedom Breaks which are scheduled alongside Guided Walking holidays are entirely welcome to join in the organised evening activities.  Please note, not all Freedom Breaks will be with these holidays – if the evening activities are important to you, please check before booking.

Guided trails

Depending on your travel dates, there may be activities on offer in the house in the evening which you are welcome to take part in.