Fornside Farm Cottages

Summary

We have four quality, cosy cottages converted from stone barns, equipped, furnished and maintained to a high standard at St Johns-in-the-Vale, near Keswick in Cumbria.

The holiday accommodation is well equipped, warm, and welcoming with full central heating included in the price, and completely under your control. Each holiday cottage boasts spectacular views, simply look out of any window and you get a postcard view.

The Old Byre

Sleeps 4. Open plan living/dining room with fitted kitchen area including microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Double and twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower.

Herdwick Fold

Sleeps 4. Open plan living/dining room with fitted kitchen area including microwave and dishwasher. Double and twin bedrooms. Upstairs bathroom with shower.

Swaledale Garth

Sleeps 6. Open plan living/dining room with fitted kitchen area including microwave and dishwasher. Upstairs double and twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower.
Additional ground floor twin bedroom with en suite shower room.

Rigg Barn

Sleeps 6. Open plan living/dining room with woodburner and fitted kitchen area including microwave. Double, twin and bunk bedrooms. Upstairs Bathroom with shower.
Additional ground floor shower room with WC and basin. Private sitting out area with barbecue.

Location

St John's in the Vale is a peaceful valley running from Threlkeld towards Thirlmere, about 4 miles east of Keswick. Fornside is set back from the road, with direct private access to the fells. The Helvellyn range of mountains is directly behind the farm and there are magnificent views of Skiddaw and Blencathra to the north.

Despite the tranquil setting, the M6 motorway is only 15 miles away. Fornside is on the B5322, 3 miles south of the A66 at Threlkeld.

We have created a private farm trail (exclusively for the use of our cottage guests) to help you enjoy the woods, fields, streams, wildlife and fantastic views. The valley remains a stronghold of the Red Squirrel and they regularly come and feed close to the cottages.

The local area offers a choice of excellent country pubs within 3 miles, and a wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs in Keswick, just 10 minutes drive away. Keswick also has a cinema, renowned theatre, museums and pool. As well as suggesting routes for walks, we can offer guidance on a wide range of local activities and sports including golf, fishing, sailing, canoeing, horse riding, ghyll scrambling, climbing, quad biking and even paragliding.

Rates: From £420 to £850 per week depending on season & unit.
Maximum of 6 people. Children are welcome.
Wi-Fi/internet access.
No smoking. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Off street parking.
Note - Woodburner in Rigg Barn only.

Please note that map locations may be approximate.