Smardale Hall

Location : Kirkby Stephen

Smardale Hall is a hall house built in the 15th and 16th centuries. The hall has a tower at each corner, very medieval in appearance. There was originally a 14th century tower house on the site, but much of this was demolished to enable the building of the present hall.

Some of the original fortified dwelling is built into the current structure. There are earthwork remains of another medieval house in the grounds of the hall, as well as the earthwork remains of a probably medieval motte.

The two photographs above were taken some years ago by Matthew Emmott, who also supplied the text. For a more recent image see further down the page.

The aerial view of Smardale Hall (below) is an archive image taken from a gyrocopter and kindly supplied by Simon Ledingham

Part of Grade II listed Smardale Hall is now available to hire as a holiday cottage through Sykes Cottages, who have kindly allowed reproduction of the two more recent images below.

The self catering accommodation at Smardale Hall is on a working farm and sleeps up to eight in one ensuite king-size double, one twin and one family room. There is a large kitchen diner, a traditionally furnished sitting room, utility and downstairs WC. Features include a hot tub, bike storage and parking for four cars, central heating and a wood burning stove.

Grid Ref NY 737081

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