General Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- Our new 120 Seater Function room and Terrace Restaurant is now open.
The new Terrace Restaurant will cater for up to 120 daytime wedding guests or diners. It opens out through french doors on to terracing with views over our gardens and the Eden Valley.
Our old restaurant will seat up to 35 diners. New toilets had been installed to cater for the restaurant.
We would like to thank the residents of Ainstable for their support during our building work.
About Heather Glen Country House
The Heather Glen Country House is an elegant late Victorian Mansion set in 21/2 acres of old English Gardens. Situated deep in the beautiful River Eden Valley in the village of Ainstable and yet only 10 minutes drive from junctions 41 (Penrith) and 42 (Carlisle) of the M6 Motorway. The nearest railway station is at Armathwaite which is 1 1/2 miles from Ainstable on the famous Carlisle to Settle Line. The Heather Glen was built in 1900 as a private residence for a Mr Gill who was a stone mason in the area and the building which overlooks the village stands out as a proud testiment to vicorian architecture. The Heather Glen which in the mid 60's was a country club and venue of The Cumbria Car Club is now a popular destination restaurant and functions centre.
The family run Heather Glen Country House is fully licensed and open throughout the year.
WHERE EVER POSSIBLE OUR CHEFS SOURCE LOCALLY PRODUCED INGREDIANTS FOR USE IN OUR RESTAURANT.
Pet Policy
Dogs are welcome at the Heather Glen but must reside in our outside dog kennel - £7.00 per night per pet (food not supplied).
Cats in travel boxes are also permitted but are not allowed free range of rooms.
ACCOMMODATION
The Heather Glen has three letting bedrooms.
Each room has its own small kitchen with a two burner hob, fridge and micro wave and is equipped for bed and breakfast, half board (at weekends) or room only basis.
Breakfasts on the bed and breakfast includes continental breakfast served to your room.
A cooked breakfast is available at £9.50per personserved in the restaurant. Our restaurant is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunchtime and Evening. There are several pubs and restaurants locally should you wish to dine out at other times.
PET POLICY
The Heather Glen welcomes well behaved dogs though we regret that they are not allowed into the bedrooms. We have a kennel in the grounds for their use. £7 per dog per night food not supplied We do have dogs ourselves so usually have dry dog food available unless your pet is on a special diet. We can recommend some suitable walks in the area but please observe the Country Code and keep dogs under control during the bird breeding season.
Cats are welcome in suitable cat boxes. We have cats as well so usually have some cat dry cat food available.
Tourist Rating
The Heather Glen Country House has been awarded the Visit Britain 3 Star Tourist Rating.
Opening Dates
The Heather Glen restaurant is open from February until January. The rooms are available all year round on a self catering basis and the pnblic bar is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night. The new Terrace Restaurant is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6pm and on Sunday lunchtimes. Group bookings are taken for any day when the Terrace Restaurant is shut.
Private bookings are welcome and booking on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays is recommended.
WALKERS, BIKERS AND FAMILIES ARE ALL WELCOME AT THE HEATHER GLEN.
Guided walks in the Eden Valley area can be arranged if you wish to get off the normal beaten tracks
THE HEATHER GLEN HAS ACCESS TO SMALL MINI BUSES AND COACHES SHOULD YOU WISH TO BRING A PARTY TO THE AREA, WE WOULD BE ONLY TO PLEASED TO ASSIST WITH ANY ARRANGEMENTS.
WALKING IN THE AREA
The Eden Valley, North Pennines and Northern Lake District Fells are an area of Outstanding natural beauty. Largely undiscovered the area offers some outstanding scenery. The Heather Glen can offer you the services of a local walking guide (by prior arrangement at an extra charge) who can show you some of the delights of our county.
CYCLING
The Heather Glen is just off the Cumbrian Cycle Way and the Coast 2 Coast. The hills and fells around the hotel have quiet roads and are an ideal training ground for the more difficult Coast 2 Coast. Being just off both routes we are well placed for accommodation for an overnight stop. We can offer a trailer collection service for your bikes by prior arrangement.
FUNCTIONS AND WEDDING VENUE
The Heather Glen can cater for functions of up to 200 persons for evening functions. and 120 for a sit down menu.