Who owns Abbey House Barrow?
Tim Kilroe, director and majority shareholder of the hotel, said the ultimate aim of the project was to attract more weddings from outside the Furness area. The hotel was designed by acclaimed architect Sir Edwyn Lutyens as a country house for Vickers.
When was Abbey House Hotel built?
1914
Abbey House hotel was designed in 1910 and built in 1914 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens on the outskirts of Barrow In Furness Cumbria, the hotel takes its name from the neighbouring ruins of one of the greatest Cistercian foundations in the country, Furness Abbey.
How old is Abbey House?
It is more likely that Old Abbey House was built by wealthy businessman James Smallbone in about 1780, in limestone with brick dressings and a central Classical porch to the front door – see the photograph taken in ca. 1900.
Where is Abbey House Barrow in England?
Abbey House, Barrow-in-Furness. Abbey House on Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England is a Neo-Elizabethan H-plan mansion designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1914 as a guest house for Vickers Ltd and a flat for the Managing Director, Sir James McKechnie.
Where is the Furness Abbey Hotel?
Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens on the outskirts of Barrow In Furness Cumbria, the hotel takes its name from the neighbouring ruins of one of the greatest Cistercian foundations in the country, Furness Abbey. The Furness Abbey is accessible from the grounds.
Why stay at Barrow in Furness?
The luxury 4 star hotel in Barrow In Furness is the perfect place to celebrate your most special occasions or simply dine and stay, whatever your occasion. We look forward to welcoming you soon. This site uses cookies: Find out more.
What is Abbey Lodge children’s home?
We are a 4 bedroomed children’s home in Barrow-in-furness. There is lots to do in Barrow and the surrounding area. We want to support you to access the things you enjoy to do. We understand that you may feel nervous, scared or angry when you first arrive at Abbey Lodge. Staff are here to support you through how your feeling and help you settle in.