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Fornside Farm Cottages
Fornside Farm Cottages, Fornside Farm, St John's in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TS
About
Fornside Farm cottages enjoy a stunning location at the foot of the Helvellyn range surrounded by dramatic Lakeland scenery.
We have 4 cosy cottages, beautifully converted from traditional stone barns alongside the 17th Century farmhouse. They provide spacious accommodation of a very high standard retaining some original features. Well equipped, warm and welcoming with full underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves, they are an ideal location to unwind. The setting is a beautiful valley at the foot of the Helvellyn range, surrounded by dramatic Lakeland scenery. Peacefully located, yet within a easy reach of Keswick, Grasmere, Ambleside and all the various attractions of the Lake District.
When you arrive, we will give you a warm welcome. Fornside Farm is a typical Lakeland hill farm, set back from the road with direct, private access to the fells. There are many local walks and cycle rides that can be done directly from the farm. Additionally, our guests may explore our private farm trail, over which you may enjoy our woods, fields, streams, wildlife and fantastic views. On our 54 acres you will find sheep, chickens, geese and ducks and we hope to add pigs very soon.
Each cottage features:
• Fully equipped modern kitchen
• Underfloor heating downstairs, radiators upstairs (all runs off eco-friendly ground source heat pump) plus a wood-burning stove in every cottage
• Free Wifi
• Bike storage available
• Welcome provision including eggs from our hens
Two cottages are dog friendly - The Old Byre and Swaledale Garth
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Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 4
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Herdwick Fold | Prices from £400.00 to £1,500.00 per unit per week |
| Rigg Barn | Prices from £400.00 to £1,500.00 per unit per week |
| Swaledale Garth | Prices from £400.00 to £1,500.00 per unit per week |
| The Old Byre | Prices from £400.00 to £1,500.00 per unit per week |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
|---|
Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Barbecue
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Cooking Facilities
- Freezer
- Microwave cooker
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Languages
- Staff fluent in French
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Telephone (public)
- WiFi or internet access
- Wood Burner
Room/Unit Facilities
- CD player
- DVD player
- Radio
- Television
Site Features
- Working farm
Room/Unit Facilities: Herdwick Fold
- Bath
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Rigg Barn
- Bath
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Swaledale Garth
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: The Old Byre
- Bath
- Scenic view
- Shower
Tripadvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent108
- Very Good4
- Average0
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Other Awards
Quality in Tourism 4 star award 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From A66 take the B5322, at Threlkeld, south towards Thirlmere, after 3 miles Fornside Farm can be found on the left.
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