The environs

Over 600 hectares of ancient semi natural woodlands and meadow/pastureland.  Much of the woodlands are designated as SSSIs, and managed in close liaison with the Forestry Authority, Lake District National Park and other organisations for the benefit of wildlife and conservation and with sustainability in mind. Woodland management is carried out by the Estate's forestry team who also run the firewood business, Witherslack Woodlands, based at the Halecat woodyard.

The majority of the farmland is farmed by the estate farm, Moss Howe Farm

Halecat House

Built in the early Victorian period, bought and extended by Constance and Frederick Stanley in the late 1860s, to live in while Witherslack Hall was being built. Frederick later became the Earl of Derby and moved to Knowsley. He is best remembered in Canada - for the Stanley Cup and Stanley Park in Vancouver.

The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, orchards, meadow and woodland.

Halecat Garden
Nursery and
Plant Centre

Started in the 1980s by Mr  & Mrs Michael Stanley (who moved to Halecat in the early 1950s and restored Halecat House as a family home), the nursery became extremely well known and those who ran it were valued and sought after for their knowledge and skill. It changed hands in 2005 and gradually lost its link with the formal gardens of Halecat House. The last tenants made useful additions, including the sale of ice cream, cakes, tea and coffee; but, although remaining popular and well visited the Nursery was not a great success financially and ceased trading at the end of November 2008. A fully negotiable lease is now available. 

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Witherslack Woodlands

The Estate's forestry team manage the woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and conservation and with sustainability in mind. The team of three is headed by John Park and includes Andrew and Jim Jopson. In addition, the team also run a very successful firewood business, Witherslack Woodlands, processing approximately 800 tonnes of timber per year. 

For further details www.witherslackwoodlands.co.uk

The Estate Farm
Moss Howe

Moss Howe Farm utilises much of the estate farmland. It is a small producer of high quality beef and lamb from its prize winning, hand reared Dexter cattle and Swaledale sheep. The farm is at the forefront of restoring ancient local orchards and is one of the leading producers of damson products in the region.   

For more details please go to www.mosshowefarm.co.uk

Rentable
Accommodation

The Estate includes residential properties, Witherslack Hall School and Witherslack Hall Equestrian centre.
If you would like further information on availability please contact our agents Carter Jonas  www.carterjonas.co.uk