Linskeldfield Cottages

Summary

Our 4* holiday cottages are set up a private lane on our 200-acre working farm giving a relaxing and peaceful setting for you to enjoy a lake district holiday. We offer 4 self-contained, Holiday Cottages which have been created within recently converted Barns. They have all been furnished to a very high standard, taking into consideration the needs of you the Holiday-maker.

This is a very quiet, peaceful rural area but only a few miles away from the local Towns of Keswick & Cockermouth, both of which have a good selection of shops for food and other commodities.

The local pub is 4 miles away which serves excellent home-cooked meals and has a selection of local Ales, or in Cockermouth itself, there is a very wide selection of pubs and restaurants to choose from. You can also book more than one of our cottages at a time for a family or group holiday. In total, we have a sleeping capacity of up to 16 plus travel cots, discounts are available for group bookings, please ask.

All cottages

All kitchens fully fitted with all cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment and all appliances including dishwasher and microwave. There is ample fridge space in each cottage but there is an extra fridge and freezer space available in the laundry room Travel cot, highchair and many other children’s items available free of charge for use during your stay, please look at our website for further information. All cottages have a free Wi-Fi connection. Outside we offer a Communal Patio with Sitting-out area, Patio furniture and shared BBQ. There is ample free parking with all our cottages. Laundry room with washing and drying facilities (Dryer chargeable), payphone, a large selection of local information, computer with an internet connection and recycling facilities.

We have a fully enclosed children’s playing field with football nets, plenty of space to burn off some steam, and a Children’s adventure tower complex - with tower deck, slide, rock wall climber, swings, ladders with picnic tables underneath. On the large patio area, there are plenty of ride-on vehicles and a wooden playhouse with a play kitchen, perfect to keep children happy while adults relax and take in our stunning views over the local fells and Skiddaw.

Our purpose-built games room for the cottages, including a pool table, darts board, games console etc has been an excellent addition to our facilities, providing hours.

BADGERS DEN Cottage – sleeps 2 people

this cottage has a spacious open plan living area hosting the lounge, dining area and fully fitted kitchen. The cottage is all on one level with full disabled access. The large underfloor heated wet room with large shower, WC and basin is a real luxury. The Zip and link bed can be made up for either twin or double occupancy, making it ideal for couples or 2 friends with ample room for a travel cot.

OTTERS POCKET Cottage – Sleeps 4 people

Through the door into the entrance hall the stairs are straight forward, a large under stairs cupboard provides plenty of storage space. The open plan fully fitted Kitchen, Dining area and Sitting room have been furnished with high-quality fixtures and fittings. Upstairs to 2 Bedrooms, one twin room with 2 full-size single beds and one room with a double bed, both have clothes hanging space and views over the local fells. The Bathroom is fully fitted with a BATH (shower over bath) W.C. and hand basin.

SQUIRRELS DREY COTTAGE - Sleeps 4

Squirrels Drey Cottage is our new cottage built in 2013, to the same high standard as the other cottages, the mezzanine gives this cottage a very open airy feel. This cottage is in the yard behind the other three cottages, next to the games room. Through the front door, the twin bedroom with bunk beds is to the right, followed by the bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and hand basin. The master bedroom has a large king-size bed, ample hanging space and seating. The courtyard is accessible through this bedroom providing this cottage with private outdoor seating and play area for children. A real sun trap in the summer. Upstairs there is a large open plan fully fitted kitchen, dining area and seating area with TV, through the windows you have views out over our own Birdwatching Tarn towards Skiddaw. And up again to the beautiful mezzanine area with extra seating which can also double up as an extra sleeping area with the sofa bed.

OSPREY's NEST COTTAGE - sleeps 6

From the large entrance hall in this cottage there is the large downstairs twin bedroom with 2 single beds, this room has a pull-out chair bed and ample room for a travel cot. There is an under stairs cupboard giving ample storage space and a shower room consisting of a shower, WC and hand basin. Upstairs the large open plan fully fitted kitchen, dining area and seating area with TV has wonderful views over the local fells. Along the hallway, there is a large double bedroom, a twin bedroom with two full-size single beds and a bathroom with over-bath shower, WC and hand basin.

Spa membership to a local hotel including a swimming pool and hot tub is available on booking - please enquire for details.

Visiting Isel & Exploring Cumbria

Linskeldfield Farm has its own natural birdwatching tarn. Here you can use our 12-man purpose-built bird hide to watch the wild birds, ducks, geese and other water birds including our resident swans and otters. The osprey viewpoint at Dodd Woods is only a 10-minute drive away. If you like to cycle, we have many cycleways close by, we have ample secure storage for your bikes.

Pet friendly, Walker friendly, cyclist-friendly and children friendly.

For more information please visit our website.

Rates: From £290 to £890 per week depending on season.
Children are welcome.
No smoking. Pets are allowed upon request.
Free Wi-Fi.
Off street parking.

Please note that map locations may be approximate.