Cumbria's Irton Hall 'To Become A Film Location'

The historic Irton Hall in Cumbria has been sold in a £1.5 million deal. It is hoped that the new deal will create new jobs and revive the hall's fortunes as a leading UK holiday destination, as well as lead to the venue becoming a film location.
Irton Hall in West Cumbria is one of the North West's most treasured stately homes. According to legend, Oliver Cromwell and Henry VI stayed there.
Irton Hall is five minutes away from the winner of Britain's Greatest View, Wastwater.
It looks down on England's deepest lake and is surrounded by Scarfell Pike (England's highest peak) Great Cable and Red Pike Mountains.
The hall is an ideal location for production companies filming in the Lake District and offers the perfect base for production companies to operate from, with quality accommodation and plenty of room for location vehicles to park and operate from.
The atmosphere and character of the hall would also be ideal for a period drama or even a murder mystery.
New owner, Steve Cottrell, who is also the managing partner at Sale-based accountants Cottrell & Co plans to restore the Hall and create a number of holiday home cottages in keeping with the site.
He acquired Irton Hall from Corp Limited after staying there for a family holiday and falling in love with the place.
He said: "I intend to ensure that Irton Hall is a great success. I've had plenty of support from the local community who are keen to see the place thriving again.
"The previous owner had not realised the full potential of the cottages as an alternative to the mass tourism of the main lakes.
"I always knew this setting was ideal for a quiet family holiday. I've had invaluable support from my professional advisers who have all worked quickly to get the deal completed within seven days."
Chris Baguley, Managing Director of Manchester-based Bridging Finance Limited, which funded £1.1 million of the £1.5 million deal, added: "Irton Hall is a prestigious site and one that we had no trouble backing once we saw Steve's plans for the place. This acquisition means the Hall can move onwards as a premier UK holiday destination.
"It's one of the more unusual properties we have funded but it was essential to get the deal done quickly at the right price."
Further information is available at: www.irtonhall.co.uk.
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