Greystoke Primary School
The School was founded way back in 1838 by Lady Mabel Howard, who at the time resided in Greystoke castle. It is sited just about in the centre of the village and practicaly opposite the Post Office/Stores
Having been born and bred in Greystoke myself - lets say 'a number of years ago now' Greystoke Primary was my first School. I have many memories from those days, and just like any other pupil some good and some not so good, but the main of them I remember being good.
Back then we had just two classes, the "Infant Class" was taught by Miss Bladworth, and the "Top Class" was taught by Miss Eyre.
One of my lasting memories of Miss Bladworth was that when things wern't eactly going to plan, and some of the children were trying to get a little wayward - she would suddenly stand up and say rather sternly - "Roll on Hometime"!!
Another fond memory I have was that every day about 3pm we were all asked to sit on the floor in a big semi circle, as this was when the sweetie tin would come out. We would take it in turn to pass the tin round to ensure that everyone got a sweet (also to stop anyone trying to take two!), and we would then listen to a story chosen by one of the pupils that was read aloud enthusiasticly by Miss Bladworth before we all went home.
The only things I seem to remember about Miss Eyre was firstly she was a very good teacher, but woe betide you if you tried to get out of hand - she took no prisoners, those who tried only did it the once! The other thing I remember was that when she did get mad she would put her pen between her teeth - sideways, before delivering the wrath!!
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We will look forward to welcoming all of our Guests in 2024,
new and those who are returning to
Stafford House
Guest House,
and also to our
Self-Catering Lodges
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With the "Utmost Safety" of all our
Guests in mind,
we still continue to take every precaution possible, including following the "Updated Guidelines" from the Government
so that we can
open for Business
- Safely!
During the 1st Lockdown in March 2020, we invested in a
"Fogging Machine"
By useing a special solution certified
to kill ALL Viral
& Bacterial Infections,
(should there be any present),
We are confident that we can operate as safe as we possibly can be.
We also meticulously clean and sanitise all areas, before finishing with a "Steam Cleaner"
making sure that everything is safe.
There are Hand Sanitisers in all 3 Bedrooms, as well the Breakfast Room in the Main House.
The Lodges also have Hand Sanitisers in the Kitchen.
Thank You For
Your Custom and Patience,
and we will look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
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Please be aware that unfortunately we do not allow pets into the main building of
"Stafford House",
However you are more than welcome to bring them along when you are staying in our Lodges
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News
Our En-Suite Double Room in the Main House has now been appointed with a Kingsize 4 Poster Bed, there is also wooden pannelling on some of the walls.
We hope that you will like the changes!
After the 3rd Lockdown we were allowed to re-open our Lodges on 12th April 2021, and we have made a few changes..
Blencathra Lodge now sleeps 2 People, and Pennine Lodge can sleep up to 6 People.
Check out the Lodge Section to see what we have done!
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