Greystonedale Mansion was built in 1880 by Frank Smith, who co-founded the famous Haltwhistle paint factory, Smith and Walton Ltd. The games room (Image: Joanne Shiels)Joanne Shiels, a retired nurse, bought the property in 2022, which had been derelict for decades. The Bridgerton-style parlour (Image: Joanne Shiels)She opened it as a holiday let to fill some of the mansion's bedrooms, which has become 'super successful'. The bedrooms are all individual (Image: Joanne Shiels)She has tested the idea in a few Facebook groups and said she has had 'hundreds of messages' inquiring about the venue. The gardens are 'always improving' (Image: Joanne Shiels)Joanne said Haltwhistle has been 'so wonderful and supportive' over her renovation and plans for Greystonedale.