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Whitehall Pele Tower
Cottage in Wigton with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Mealsgate
- Place, All Saints' Church5 min drive
- Place, Brayton Park Golf Club8 min drive
- Place, Wigton Library9 min drive
- Airport, Carlisle (CAX)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Whitehall Pele Tower
Restored from a 14th-century Pele Tower and retaining lovely period features. Great for large groups with lawns, games room and bike store.. Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: 2 x Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Table Tennis, Toys
Separate Toilet 1.
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Chromecast, Multi-Fuel Burner
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Interconnecting Door)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet 2.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating (8 hrs per day, £3 per hour thereafter), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Payphone. Garden with large lawns and garden furniture. Bike store. Electric car charging point. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £200.. For a holiday with a difference, Whitehall Pele Tower is a wonderfully atmospheric 14th-century Pele Tower providing a magnificent setting for a large family or group, perfectly placed for exploring the Lake District and Solway Coast. Grade I listed, the house has been owned by the same family for 150 years and has a long and fascinating history. An addition to the original building was made in the 16th century and the first restoration was made in 1861, after it was bought by the merchant and philanthropist George Moore.
Whitehall Pele Tower has all the benefits of modern living, whilst retaining its original character. The house stands in an acre of grounds containing the picturesque ruins of a Victorian manor house. Two of the larger lawns can be used for family games. Inside the house are spacious rooms, including a first floor sitting room with Chrome cast, giving the ability to stream from your device to the TV, and an enormous Tudor stone fireplace, looking out over tranquil pastureland. The grounds are full of birdlife and the scenery of the Northern Lakes is close at hand. Bassenthwaite Lake, 7 miles. Whinlatter Visitor Centre, Altura Mountain Bike Trail and Go Ape, 17 miles. Cockermouth, 10 miles. Hadrian’s Wall, 16 miles. Keswick, 16 miles. Ullswater, 26 miles. Shops and restaurant 4 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There are low banisters at the property.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
There is a security deposit of £200 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BAC's directly to the owner. Lloyds Bank, account name Mr David Parkin-Moore, Sort Code 309493 Bank account 26631360, please quote your booking reference and your surname. Following your holiday, the owners will contact you by email to arrange return of security deposit.
Kitchen/dining room: 2 x Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Table Tennis, Toys
Separate Toilet 1.
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Chromecast, Multi-Fuel Burner
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Interconnecting Door)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet 2.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating (8 hrs per day, £3 per hour thereafter), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Payphone. Garden with large lawns and garden furniture. Bike store. Electric car charging point. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £200.. For a holiday with a difference, Whitehall Pele Tower is a wonderfully atmospheric 14th-century Pele Tower providing a magnificent setting for a large family or group, perfectly placed for exploring the Lake District and Solway Coast. Grade I listed, the house has been owned by the same family for 150 years and has a long and fascinating history. An addition to the original building was made in the 16th century and the first restoration was made in 1861, after it was bought by the merchant and philanthropist George Moore.
Whitehall Pele Tower has all the benefits of modern living, whilst retaining its original character. The house stands in an acre of grounds containing the picturesque ruins of a Victorian manor house. Two of the larger lawns can be used for family games. Inside the house are spacious rooms, including a first floor sitting room with Chrome cast, giving the ability to stream from your device to the TV, and an enormous Tudor stone fireplace, looking out over tranquil pastureland. The grounds are full of birdlife and the scenery of the Northern Lakes is close at hand. Bassenthwaite Lake, 7 miles. Whinlatter Visitor Centre, Altura Mountain Bike Trail and Go Ape, 17 miles. Cockermouth, 10 miles. Hadrian’s Wall, 16 miles. Keswick, 16 miles. Ullswater, 26 miles. Shops and restaurant 4 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There are low banisters at the property.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
There is a security deposit of £200 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BAC's directly to the owner. Lloyds Bank, account name Mr David Parkin-Moore, Sort Code 309493 Bank account 26631360, please quote your booking reference and your surname. Following your holiday, the owners will contact you by email to arrange return of security deposit.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Wigton
Located in Wigton, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Solway Coast and Dubwath Silver Meadows, while The John Peel Theatre and Castlegate House Gallery are cultural highlights. Lake District Wildlife Park and Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery are also worth visiting.

Mealsgate
What's nearby
- All Saints' Church - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Brayton Park Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Wigton Library - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
- The John Peel Theatre - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
- Lake District Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Throstles Nest - 9 min drive
- The Greyhound Inn - 3 min drive
- Wheatsheaf Inn - 12 min drive
- Snooty Fox - 9 min drive
- The Letters Inn - 9 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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7 Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Julie
1 Dec 2020
Just amazing Cannot fault anything Fantastic cottage/ Castle.
Julie
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10/10 Excellent
Julia
20 Oct 2020
We had a wonderful stay at Whitehall Pele Tower.
Julia
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10/10 Excellent
Annabel
30 Sept 2020
We booked Whitehall for a long weekend in the autumn to celebrate a significant birthday with friend
Annabel
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10/10 Excellent
Tim
9 Aug 2020
Excellent property for larger families located close to Lake District and N Cumbria beaches.
Tim
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew
3 Aug 2020
This is the perfect destination if you want to go that little bit extra for a special occasion mini-
Andrew
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10/10 Excellent
6 July 2020
Lovely old place, definitely will go again.
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10/10 Excellent
Claire
25 May 2020
What a house (or castle)! Full of charm and character.
Claire
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10/10 Excellent
Claire
20 Mar 2020
Had an amazing holiday lovely house and not far away from Major towns and cities but set back enough
Claire
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10/10 Excellent
Andy
8 Mar 2020
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Andy
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10/10 Excellent
Tony
6 Feb 2020
A wonderful, unique property in a perfect location surrounded by fields and sheep.
Tony
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10/10 Excellent
Chris
27 Jan 2020
We had a great week away felt like we were staying in a stately home.
Chris
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10/10 Excellent
Sophie
31 Dec 2019
Our family of 6 adults, 2 children and a dog had a fantastic Christmas at Whitehall.
Sophie
10/10 Excellent
Sally D.
27 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 night stay!
Sally D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Mandy
5 Nov 2019
A unique and amazing holiday home.
Mandy
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10/10 Excellent
Sophie
17 Oct 2019
Our family of 6 adults, 2 children and a dog had a fantastic Christmas at Whitehall.
Sophie
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8/10 Good
Ian
25 Sept 2019
Whitehall is an impressive and spacious building in an interesting part of Cumbria.
Ian
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10/10 Excellent
Leeanne
1 Sept 2019
Just back from Whitehall and would definitely go back.
Leeanne
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10/10 Excellent
Joanne
4 May 2019
We had an amazing weekend break.
Joanne
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10/10 Excellent
Fiona
24 Apr 2019
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Fiona
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10/10 Excellent
Brigit
19 Mar 2019
Loved our stay at Whitehall Pele Tower! Perfectly positioned to visit the Lakes on a daily basis to
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10/10 Excellent
Frances
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Beverley
5 Feb 2019
From then minute we arrived we loved Whitehall it just keeps on giving , the Tower is full of histor
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Wendy
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