Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters are now all self catering with recently refreshed and redecorated rooms all with access to communal kitchen, dining room and lounge areas. Guests can enjoy access to the castle gardens and hawk and owl center and there is free Wifi in the rooms. Grab and Go breakfast bags are available to book at check in and guests are free to use the kitchen, which is fully equipped with cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and ironing facilities. All the bedrooms at the Coachman's Quarters have their own bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryers. They also feature flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. When booking a room at the Coachman's Quarters the entrance to Muncaster Gardens is included along with the Hawk and Owl Centre please note there is an additional charge for castle entrance and tours. Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters is a 5-minute drive from the centre Ravenglass and Ravenglass Rail Station. Parking is free at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Ravenglass

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great! Good facilities and comfy room with nice sofas. A nice room for a family. It was good to be able to access the castle grounds after hours, if you want to explore.
  • Jc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We've stayed a couple of times before so knew what to expect from the accommodation. This time we enjoyed the Christmas event including the craft stalls, singing, meeting Santa and best of all the amazing afternoon tea. What an honour to eat...
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of little finishing touches, could see out to birds of pray and owls.. huge fire in the castle entrance
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We love to stay here clean spacious rooms in an ideal location the castle grounds
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked the coachman quarters and stayed in room 1. This room was well equipped for the less able bodied although we are not. It was exceptionally spacious and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is brilliant Kitchen was really well equipped
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Right in centre of castle grounds Beautiful walks Close to the local parkrun - 7 min walk Electric charger available Everyone incredibly helpful and friendly
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic stay me and my friend had at the coachman quarters we'd travelled for the first night of Scarecaster 2024 and it was simply fantastic.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were amazing, incredibly friendly and the facilities were excellent including being able to go into the Castle grounds and bird shows.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible location in castle grounds. Loads to do. Free access to beautiful grounds, walks and bird show events. Amazing views down Esk Valley towards lakeland peaks, Room lovely and very comfortable. Access to shared kitchen, dining room and...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 1,464 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Property information

Your room will be within the spectacular gardens of Muncaster Castle in the Coachman's Quarters area The castle itself is set in 65 acres of spectacular woodland gardens. The gardens have amazing views of Scafell Pike , Eskdale and the Cumbrian Fells. From some of the rooms you will have a view of the Muncaster Hawk and Owl Centre where you can see the Owls, Vultures and Eagles we care for Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters rooms are all self catering with a large communal kitchen available there is a large dining area and lounge too for the use of our guests. We Unfortunatly do not have a restaurant or bar on site. Breakfast & Dinner reservations can be made at our sister property the Pennington Hotel in the village of Ravenglass and we will give updates at Check in for availability, booking is necessary and due to demand availability is limited We do not enter rooms once you are checked in but our friendly team are always happy to provide extra items. Dogs are welcome in the Coachman's accommodation unfortunately we cannot allow dogs in the Bell Tents due to open farmland, farm animals and the general public in close proximity. There is an additional charge per dog per night with a maximum of 2 dogs in a room at the Coachman's accommodation.

Neighbourhood information

Muncaster is home to the Hawk and Owl Centre which do daily displays throughout the season. Why not book an experience or sponsor a bird? There is an enchanted trail and playground, café and shops which are open daily throughout the season. There are 65 acres of beautiful woodland garden, which is famous for its rhododendrons and amazing views up Eskdale to Scafell, the highest mountain in England. Have a look at our website for all the events and times of bird shows as well as all our other facilities. The small village of Ravenglass is only two miles away on the estuary where you will find the family owned Pennington Hotel with its contemporary bar, restaurant and boutique rooms. The Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gage railway runs throughout the season up into Eskdale where there are plenty of walks for all tastes. You can even go up to Dalegarth in Eskdale and walk back to Muncaster. The spectacular Lake of Wasdale is only 9 miles away. The view looking up the lake was voted best View in England! If you are keen on wildlife there is plenty to see! There is plenty to do for all age groups so why not come and enjoy yourselves!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dogs are very welcome to visit us with a maximum of 2 per room and there is an additional charge applicable.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters

  • Check-in at Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters is 0.7 miles from the centre of Ravenglass. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture