Augill Castle was built for house parties. Whether it's a special birthday celebration, anniversary, reunion or just an excuse for good friends and family to shut themselves away from the world for a weekend, Simon, Wendy and their team can make it happen.

The castle will provide everything you need for a fully catered, relaxed weekend to celebrate or unwind so there's no need to leave once you're here, but there are a host of activities to make the party even more of an event.

Cumbria is the Outdoor Adventure Capital of Britain and Yorkshire is celebrating its own Year of Adventure, so there's never been a better time to get out there.

Try quad-biking, go-kart racing, archery, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, game shoots, off-road driving, climbing, kayaking, sailing and even skiing at nearby Rookin House or Holmescales Activity Centres or on the neighbouring sporting estates.

The castle’s own 1967 MGB Roadster, with fully laden picnic hamper strapped to the back, can be hired by the day.

Back at the castle, for party entertainment with a twist, how about a casino night, a themed murder mystery evening or even a wild west bucking bronco?

The castle has an all-weather tennis court, complete with automatic ball machine if you can’t find a willing partner. There's an outdoor play park for the kids and nearby are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, natural river swimming holes, golf, endless uncrowded walking and horse trail riding.