Within the Lake District National Park, you can experience true rural isolation and a little taste of heaven at Lake District Farm. There’s a network of walks starting right from your doorstep! peaceful beaches at the Solway Firth, and the beautiful lakes such as Ullswater, Derwentwater, and Bassenthwaite. The market town of Keswick isn’t far if you want to pop back to civilisation. Though the farm you might just want to retreat into nature completely.
The Stobart family have farmed at Lake District Farm for over 20 years. Lake District is a 300-acre traditional sheep and cattle farm that is worked in a sustainable manner as part of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. John is passionate about his livestock, particularly his Highland cattle. The lambs in spring, prize-winning Highland cattle and a stream to paddle in are all just a stone’s throw from the tents. Unfortunately, however, dogs cannot be accommodated.
Christine is well known for her homemade produce, which you can sample at the pretty farm pantry in the barn. Lake District Farm is best summed up by the comment of a delighted former guest: “John made us laugh, Christine’s food made us drool, and Sarah taught us how to feed lambs. It was truly one of the best holidays we’ve ever had”.
A rich slice of rural English life is served up almost every week in the area from June to September in the form of agricultural shows. You might even be able to see John there with his prize livestock, as he’s a regular trophy winner. The farm is also a short stroll from the charming village of Hesket Newmarket. It boasts a lovely children’s play area, the Hesket Newmarket Brewery Cooperative, and the very popular Old Crown Pub.
Includes beds made up, wood burner and lanterns lit, a simple meal and a drink is provided. (Does not include bed stripping on departure). This service is for the whole party. Please book Premier Service or Ready Beddy.
A box of fresh seasonal vegetables.
The English Breakfast Basket (enough for 6 people) comes with free-range eggs, bacon, sausages/chipolatas, bread, butter, jam /honey/marmalade, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, fruit juice. Exact content may differ slightly per farm.
Delicious for up to 6 people; a selection of seasonal and where possible locally sourced fruit
If your car is already full to bursting, we can provide you with a baby's cot. We advise you to indicate this at the time of booking because numbers are limited on the farm. Please note that the bedlinen for the cot is not included.
All available accommodations have private showers.
Please note: You can reserve many accommodations within the next step.
If you wish to stay for longer or arrive on a different day – outside bank/school holidays, please contact us by phone on 01420 80804.
Online bookings can be made online until 2 PM on the day of arrival.
We are the Stobart family and have farmed at Lake District Farm for over 20 years. We have 3 children, David, Joanne and Sarah. Although Jo is married and has a son, they spend as much time as possible back on the farm near the beautiful Lake District.
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