The Homestead

Luxury Bed and Breakfast

The premier bed and breakfast in Melling, the Lune Valley

WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE HOMESTEAD LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST

The Homestead offers, elegance, space, peace and quiet reminiscent of a bygone age. We are situated very close to two of the most stunning National Parks in the UK, namely, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Our beautiful guest rooms and self contained suite are tastefully and sympathetically decorated, having period furniture with en-suite or private bathroom facilities. Please take advantage of a complimentary drink, slice of delicious cake or chocolates upon arrival! Enjoy a hearty Full English or Continental breakfast to set you up for the day.

Whatever the season or your reason for visiting; sightseeing, walking, riding, chilling out or shopping, The Homestead is the perfect base to explore; the Lake District, Yorkshire dales, Trough of Bowland and the surrounding areas.

Popular local interests include fishing, shooting, golf, walking, bird-watching and cycling. For those wanting to indulge in a spot of retail therapy, look no further than; Lancaster, Kendal, Kirkby lonsdale or Hawes with local markets, antique shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and many well known high street outlets mingling with local speciality stores offering the very best local produce.

Maria and Kevin warmly welcome you to our home in the beautiful Lune Valley, we look forward to seeing you.

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Testimonials

The Homestead is rated 5* on Airbnb, Tripadvisor and Google

Excellent hospitable, affable and amiable hosts who made us So very welcome in their remarkable home...!!! Nothing was to much trouble for them Maria’s SpanishTortillas are amazing! “the real thing”.. just one of your choices on the menu for what I guarantee will b a very memorable breakfast! And a memorable stay....I recommend them unreservedly.. R

RobertAirbnb

A unique and beautiful home. Traditional materials and antiques used throughout. Very attentive and friendly hosts. Lovely stone village with good eateries within the local area. Thoroughly recommended!

GrahamAirbnb

Kevin and Maria went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The room was exceptional and beautifully decorated along with the rest of the entire property. Kevin and Maria truly do offer and provide a 5 star service! The room itself was very spacious and decorated to the highest of standards. A very large and extremely comfortable bed made sleeping at the Homestead a delightful and very relaxing vacation. The attention to detail was second to none, and I cannot recommend this highly enough.

DanielAirbnb

Luxurious, exceptionally clean, beautiful village location and a very warm welcome. We loved our night here and will remember it for all the right reasons.

KaranAirbnb

Kevin and Maria were wonderful hosts. Their home was magical… myself and my boyfriend felt like we had been transported back to the 1700s. This is hands down the best Airbnb I have stayed in so far. The breakfast was amazing also… proper sausages !

ElspethAirbnb

We had a fabulous weekend stay with Kevin and Maria. The location is beautiful and the house itself is absolutely charming as were our hosts. We were made to feel completely at home and extremely well cared for from the first moment to the last and will confidently recommend the place to our friends and family.

TriciaAirbnb

Wow, what a wonderful house and exceptional hosts - the care, attention and dedication that Kevin and his partner gave was extraordinary. I’ll definitely be visiting again very soon! ☺️

ChrisAirbnb

the story

the story of the Homestead Luxury Bed and breakfast

The Homestead, formerly Edmundson House, has had an interesting but somewhat varied history.

The Homestead is believed to have started life in the 16th Century (built in 1560) as a family home at the centre of village life, sited directly opposite St Wilfid’s, a Norman Church also known colloquially as the Cathedral of the Lune valley. It probably remained a family house for a great part of its history until in more recent times becoming a cottage maternity hospital. Later in life it was transformed into a Public House, firstly the Horse and Groom, then the Strawberry Inn, until undergoing a curious metamorphosis into a Temperance Hall.