Brownber Hall

Brownber Hall Country House is set in open farmland, with panoramic views across The Howgill Fells and North Pennines. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

Most rooms are have their own bathroom with a shower, while one single room has a shared bathroom. Many rooms also come with a view of the open farmland.

A full English breakfast made with local Cumbrian produce is served daily. Brownber Hall stocks a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks which can be enjoyed in the lounge in front of a log fire, or on the terrace.

Smardale’s National Nature Reserve features many rare birds, plants and animals and is only a 15-minute drive from Brownber Hall. Smardale is also the site of the tallest viaduct in the UK at 50 yards.

Information about the host

Welcome to Brownber Hall, a boutique bed & breakfast accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales, overlooking the Howgill Fells and a stone's throw from the Lake District. Brownber Hall is a modern take on the quintessential British country home - the perfect place for scenic walks, romantic breaks, outdoor adventures and picturesque views.

Brownber Hall is a magnificent mid-Victorian country house. It was built from local limestone in 1860 as an updated replacement of the original manor house of the Fothergill family. The house and terrace overlook the Howgill Fells. The highest point you can see from here is ‘Green Bell’, standing at 605 metres. The highest point of the Howgill Fells is ‘The Calf’, at 676 metres. The surrounding countryside combines exceptional scenery with plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and is home to a great abundance of wildlife. You may even see Rusty the red squirrel! There are many nearby walking routes to explore the beautiful landscape surrounding Brownber Hall. For an unmissable, easy stroll walk two miles east along the old disused railway line until you reach the spectacular Smardale viaduct, which stands at 40 metres high. The viaduct is home to many rare birds, plants and animals who have made their homes in the hidden valley which is a nature reserve of internationally recognised significance. Since 1st August 2016, Brownber Hall is officially part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.