Farm Stays In Keswick
When planning where to stay during your holiday to Keswick, a farm might not be the first place that comes to mind...
But there is a fantastic range of wonderful holiday properties based on farms just outside Keswick, which offer comfort, excellent views & a real insight into Lakeland life.
Here’s our guide to farms in Keswick where you can stay, some also offer farm experiences.
In April and May guests staying on a sheep farm will be able to see new-born lambs out in the fields. If you are lucky enough to be there on the right day you may even be able to watch the birth of a lamb or bottle feed an orphan lamb with permission from the farmer. As well as sheep our local farms may have cattle, hens, ducks, and horses. You may be able to meet and feed the animals or even take a tour. This will vary between establishments so please do speak to the proprietor.
Some of the farms do allow dogs to stay but there may be some rules, such as them being on leads.
Lakes Farm Caravan
A Tranquil Holiday Home, Tucked away in a Secluded Orchard at Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick
A single holiday home on a working family farm offering affordable family holidays in a stunning area of outstanding beauty.
The location boasts breath-taking views and stunning scenery.
Enjoy this great area at your own pace, undisturbed and not over looked by other people.
Dog but not Cat Friendly
Chicken farmer experience
Your chance to be a farmer for the week.
Rent the chickens and ducks, tend to them by letting out every morning, feed them with food provided.
Then sit back and reap the rewards as you get to eat all the freshly laid eggs.
Hand wash facilities provided and must be used on entering and leaving the farm.
Burns Farm Caravans, Camping and Glamping
Burns Farm is almost 90 years old; it is among one of the oldest working farm sites in the Lake District.
Now an award-winning Caravan, Camping and Glamping Site with five-star bespoke accommodation with hot tubs, modern amenities, family bell tents, fully serviced caravan pitches and allocated camping nonelectric pitches.
Situated in the heart of the Lake District in the picturesque Valley of St John’s in the Vale, Burns Farm is surrounded by some of the country’s largest mountains, Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra, but it also has beautiful lowland and river walks, including the Keswick to Threlkeld railway path.
They do not offer any Farm experiences along with their stays.
Ashness Farm B&B
The historic Ashness Farm B&B is a Grade 1 listed building, within a working 16th century fell farm. The farmhouse has five double/twin ensuite bedrooms (three including baths), which all enjoy stunning views across Derwentwater.
You can enjoy a traditional, hearty farmhouse breakfast in the B&B before setting off to explore the nearby area; a path from the farm leads to Ashness Bridge, with Surprise View just a short walk away. The location of Ashness Farm, near the southern end of Derwentwater, is perfect for exploring the picturesque Borrowdale Valley, and is only a ten minute drive from Keswick.
Sandhills Farm Bed & Breakfast
Sandhills Farm is located by Bassenthwaite Lake, at the foot of Skiddaw and located near Mirehouse.
The guest house has 3 luxury bedrooms
Sandhills is a working farm with its farmland on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake so the location is idyllic for visitors to the Lakes and you’re welcome to wander down to the lake shore and visit the beautiful St.Begas Church.
The farmhouse is located in the grounds of Mirehouse, a historical family owned residence which boasts stunning gardens and amazing views.
Many walks can be started from the farm including Dodd Wood, Ullock Pike and Skiddaw and we are close to the popular Osprey Viewing Point.
Mosedale End Farm
Mosedale End Farmhouse is a 17th century farmhouse, with three en-suite bedrooms, including a family suite with its own small kitchen and outdoor balcony.
For a modern twist on a farm stay, visit the Mosedale End Farm Glamping Pod. This cosy, comfortable glamping pod is made from timber, with extra touches such as full insulation, underfloor heating, and double glazing. It has its own ensuite shower room and a mini kitchen, featuring a microwave, kettle, fridge, toaster, and sink. The glamping pod, which sleeps 4, is ideal for people who want to try camping… but with a little more luxury. The pod is situated in the corner of the farm yard, and has beautiful views down the valley and across the surrounding fields.
You can get the chance to feed the chickens and if you are staying during lambing season and would like to be informed when a ewe is in labour, the owners can inform you and you can go with them to watch the birth. Please note you CANNOT go to the lambing shed by yourselves, as this could scare the sheep. Please make sure you follow all the rules in place for the working farm.
Gill Brow Cottage
Gill Brow Cottage is a self catering cottage, attached to a 17th century farmhouse, with incredible views across the Newlands Valley.
Perfect for family breaks, the cottage can sleep up to six people, with one double bedroom, one twin room, and one room with full sized bunk beds. The cottage also contains a kitchen and dining room, and a spacious lounge with a television and open fireplace - ideal for relaxing after a long day exploring the local area.
Gill Brow Cottage is a picturesque base from which to explore Keswick and the Lake District, with a variety of walks available from your doorstep. The cottage is five miles from Keswick town centre, and the summit of Catbells is just 2 miles from the property.
Fornside Farm Cottages
Fornside Farm Cottages is in a stunning location at the foot of the Helvellyn range surrounded by dramatic Lakeland scenery, in St John's-in-the-vale.
With 4 self catering cottages converted from stone barns alongside the traditional farmhouse.
Situated in stunning rural St. John's-in-the-Vale just outside Keswick, each cottage offers a delightful place to rest, recharge and prepare for your next adventure!
Fornside Farm is a typical 17th century Lakeland hill farm, set back from the road with direct, private access to the fells. We have 60 acres of beautiful farmland with spectacular views. The farm is predominantly for sheep but we also have free range hens, ducks and geese as well as bees and pigs.
We have a private farm trail for you enjoy exploring our woods, fields, streams, wildlife and fantastic views.
St John's in the Vale is a stunning, peaceful and unspoilt valley, just south-east of Keswick and within easy reach of the tranquil lakes of Derwentwater and Thirlmere.
You can 'bag' a dozen Wainwrights directly from the farm, or just stay put and enjoy the feeling of being away from it all, nestled in the stunning hills with beautiful views everywhere you look.
Dogs are welcome in two of the cottages available
Highmoss Farm
Highmoss Farm, Bassenthwaite, has 4 fully equipped, static holiday homes positioned to the side of a meadow on a working beef and sheep farm.
There are many walks directly from the farm. From a short stroll to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake or the somewhat more strenuous ramble to the top of nearby Skiddaw, there is something to suit every walker. Certainly, if it’s a little solitude you like when out fell walking then you would do little better than the ‘Back ‘o Skiddaw’ where you can walk for miles with only a slight chance of meeting anyone – such bliss
Irton House Farm & Holiday Cottages
Irton House Farm offers a choice of five disabled accessible holiday cottages that sit around a central courtyard. For the Motorhome, Caravan and those that like to sleep under canvas we have a small of pitches all with electric hookup and amazing views.
The farm is set in 240 acres of pasture and woodland and commands possibly one of the finest views found in the Northern Lake District, sitting in an elevated position with uninterrupted views of Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite Lake and the Northern Lake District fells.
Irton House Farm provides an excellent location from which families and friends can enjoy the great outdoors. Within easy reach of the Coast-2-Coast cycle route, accessible walks – “Miles without Stiles” and the exciting Whinlatter cross country and downhill mountain biking trails
Well behaved dogs are welcome – for details please enquire when booking your holiday