Gardener’s Cottage is an olde worlde two-bedroom cottage in the gardens of Quernmore Park Hall Estate. This well appointed refurbished cottage hosts its very own private entrance to our Secret Walled Garden that was once the workplace for Monks when Quernmore Park Hall was a monastery.
Brief History
The estate of Quernmore Park Hall in 1630, was conveyed by the Crown to Roger Downes of Wardley and then sold c.1675 to Sir Thomas Preston of Furness and eventually became part of the lands of the Clifford family and later in 1794 then becoming part of the lands of Charles Gibson of Preston.
The Secret Walled Garden
“We had such a lovely stay. Thank you so much for the thoughtful gifts and card. The breakfast items were very much appreciated. The presentation of the cottage is exquisite. Your carefully considered approach to decor and furnishing compliment the style of the cottage far exceeded our expectations, attention to detail and cleanliness was second to none. ”
Mr & Mrs Whitham
November 2023
This quintessentially English cottage boasts two double bedrooms which have recently been decorated to a good standard. The living space also has a new sofa bed This allows the cottage to accommodate 5 adults comfortably. Snuggle up in front of the newly fitted stove in the lounge, and read a book, or play some board games and enjoy some wholesome family time. The kitchen is well equipped with a stove top, oven, and fridge freezer, as well as a washing machine and dryer, to help with any adventurous children you may have with you. The cottage enjoys a good sized garden, a lovely environment, with a bench for dining alfresco. The Bathroom has a toilet and a bath with an overhead shower. The cottage is the ideal home stay for a smaller party, but offers the exclusivity of having such an exquisite location, perfect for enjoying the countryside, and some tranquillity with your family or friends.
Enjoy the estate, take a walk around the grounds, or get lost amongst the history in the walled garden, which is impressively landscaped. The estate has attractive outdoor facilities. Take time to stroll around the ancient forest along the drive. See the truly free-range hens and help yourself to fresh eggs for breakfast or explore the vegetable patches, which in season have a selection of organic vegetables, ideal to accompany your family home cooked favourites. Or pick fruit from the variety of trees growing in the Walled Garden.
Gardener’s cottage is perfectly located for a variety of attractions. The cottage is nestled into the landscape of Quernmore Park which is situated in the Magnosa Lune Valley, that has been declared an ‘area of outstanding beauty’. This means there is a lovely range of local walks, including the crook O’Lune, or the trough of Bowland.
If you’re looking for some city life, Lancaster is a unique and historic city centre with many attractions, such as Ashton Memorial built by Lord Ashton, a local industrialist, who built the monument for his second Wife Jessy. Jessy died before its completion which has given the Ashton Memorial the nickname ‘the Taj Mahal of the North’. The city centre has a vast amount of coffee shops and restaurants, should you wish to eat out. It has a large choice of high street shops. In the heart of the city is Lancaster Castle a place with a vast history and has links to the Pendle Witch trials. The Castle also runs tours, which takes you through the history of when it was used as both a debtor prison as well as a modern-day prison.
If you would like to venture further afield and across the county borders, we have the Yorkshire Dales, and The Lake District, both of which have some stunning walks and family attractions should you wish to take a short drive.
Lancaster – 3 miles
Lake District – 32 miles
Yorkshire Dales – 33 miles
Manchester – 45 miles
Scotland – 193 miles
Gardener’s Cottage is a delightful home stay for a party of up to five in a lovely rural environment with unique access to our enchanting Secret Walled Garden.
The Lady Of Eden
You’re in the Secret Garden of fairest Eve
Her magic spell coercing all to believe
Charmed by a New World, her fragile web to weave
A World lost in the Sea of Infinity
The Cosmos beyond our reason to conceive
Folk tales, monks’ toil, war, their lasting mark to leave
Bright eyed boy soldiers, joined up, mothers defied
Trailing apron strings, in their millions, died
Uncared for, on foreign field or distant shore
They will hear sounds and see sights of home no more
Nor to revel in their beloved country
Harvests of ripe fruitfulness in Eve’s Fine Fairs
Bursting with home grown foods, grapes, plums apples, pears
A perfumed brew of rose and magnolia
Red, white, blue hydrangea, white wisteria
Floral delight, walks to pleasurise the sight
For one sublime tick of time discard your cares
You can’t bring back loved ones, lost over the years
They are already locked in your memory
Waiting to re-live life’s magical journey
Caress precious peace, solicit stress release
Lift the veil, rest your mind, your true self to find
A strange sound? Echoes of bygone times abound
The North Wind howls surging from earth’s deepest bowels
You might glimpse the villagers before night falls
Stacking horse and cart, shutting down sturdy stalls
Wending their way as dusk settles on the day
Now feel the rich calm of this enchanted 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 feel her rare embrace in this special place
Soon we’ll all brave death’s odyssey, that long sleep
But first to journey where your heart has to be
Will you then be the one we see and hear weep?
Enthralled by lovely Eve for eternity
Is this ever your destiny, never free?
If this comes to be, then you’ll surely meet me
– John Laste Redemption
Assisted by The Young Professor
Visit ‘Eve’s magic wishing well in a quiet place in this secret Walled Garden
Dedicated to Professor Birtle and her brilliant team driving our own vital NHS
And to all my children who I love
Mysteries within the Old Walled Garden of Quernmore Park Hall Estate
We are delighted to be able to offer a variety of on site activities such as Massages, Yoga Classes, Forage walks, and Archery. Please enquire for further details. All guests of Gardener’s Cottage will receive complimentary Wifi.
For more details and booking availability, please do not hesitate to contact us directly via our contact us page and receive a 10% discount. Gardener’s Cottage is charged at £202.50 per night inclusive of discount, terms and conditions apply.
We look forward to welcoming you to Gardener’s Cottage.
To book Gardener’s Cottage, please contact Victoria.
07759 926 231
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