Lake District Corporate Retreat - Hassness House

Open March to December | 11 rooms | Full Board | Free on-site parking | Wi-Fi available | Boot room & drying room | Honesty bar | Lounge | Garden | Transfers from Penrith Railway Station | Walkers, outdoor enthusiasts & groups welcome | Unbeatable scenery

Struggling for ideas for your next team-building event, offsite, or reward trip? Escape the ordinary and give your team space to breathe, reconnect, and be inspired at our premier countryside accommodation - Hassness House. 

Nestled on the glistening waters of Lake Buttermere in the stunning Lake District, this exclusive-use property is the perfect backdrop for focus, collaboration, and adventure. 

Hassness is available to hire as a whole house, on a catered basis, for 3, 4 or 7 nights at various times throughout the year.  We have welcomed a wide range of groups to the house, from families, groups of friends and local clubs to even accommodating wedding parties on the property grounds. If you are interested in a fully catered, private hire stay on the shores of Buttermere, on an exclusive use basis for your team as a corporate retreat, please contact us to discuss availability and prices.

Rooms

Your home in the heart of the Lake District offers comfortable accommodation for 19 guests across a variety of room types:

Room Types

• Twin, double and single rooms available
• 7 out of 11 bedrooms feature en-suite facilities
• Remaining rooms share high-powered shower rooms and toilets located conveniently across the hall

 In-Room Amenities

• Tea and coffee making facilities in every room
• Locally sourced, natural and handmade bathroom toiletries
• Fresh towels provided for each guest
• Hairdryers available

Views to Inspire

• All bedrooms are lakeside facing
• Many rooms overlook the tranquil lake and imposing fells beyond
• Garden-view rooms offer peaceful vistas

Facilities

Hassness Country House provides the perfect retreat from today's always-connected world:

Digital Detox

• No TVs or phones in bedrooms
• Limited mobile reception in this beautifully remote valley
• Wi-Fi available throughout the property when needed

Common Areas

• The Lounge – Sink into leather sofas beside the large picture window overlooking Buttermere. The perfect spot to:
  • Curl up with a book by the fire
  • Share stories of trails tramped and summits bagged
  • Enjoy the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere after your day's adventure
• Outdoor Spaces
  • Large front garden for relaxation
  • Rear terrace – ideal for wildlife watching (keep an eye out for red squirrels!)

Food & Drink

Hassness Country House has earned a strong culinary reputation, celebrating the very best of Cumbrian cuisine:

Daily Dining

• Breakfast – Hearty cooked options with homemade preserves
• Packed Lunch – Substantial fuel for your hill adventures if your team decide to explore the beauty of the Lake District on foot
• Afternoon Return – Welcome back with freshly baked cakes, coffee and tea - if you opt to stay indoors they'll still be available
• Dinner – Three-course feast featuring local specialities

Local Specialities

• Slow-cooked Herdwick lamb
• Traditional Cumberland sausage
• Damson fruit tart
• Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options
• All dietary requirements can be accommodated

The Honesty Bar - Toast your day's adventures with:

• Selection of red and white wines
• Bottled beers
• Assortment of spirits

 Nearby Buttermere Village  - (1 mile) Despite our wonderfully remote location, this tiny traditional hamlet offers:

• Two welcoming pubs serving local ales
• Charming café with traditional cream teas and homemade ice cream
• Wednesday dining option (when our kitchen takes its weekly rest)