A sunny single storey detached stone built cottage (formerly the farm’s smithy), has deep set windows, with beautiful mountain and valley views to the South (over Grasmere valley,  Loughrigg and Silver Howe) and looking West (to Helm Crag or  the Lion and Lamb as many people know it). Looking  North the view is  through the picturesque farm yard up towards Dunmail Raise.  

 The cottage  is double glazed throughout. There is a reserved car parking space right along side the lodge. There is a super sheltered sitting out area in the Lodge garden to the south side of the lodge. This gets the full sun from the early morning and it stays until very late afternoon. Garden furniture is provided and a barbeque is available. A super compact cottage for two plus a small child or baby.

The kitchen area is fully fitted and well equipped with a four ring electric cooker, fridge with small freezer compartment, coffee machine, food mixer, microwave and toaster. A super modern fitted picnic hamper is also provided in the cottage.  

The living room area has a Lakeland stone open fireplace, a new TV and is furnished in traditional style. 

The bedroom has a double bed with a firm comfortable mattress.  There is ample storage and hanging space.   It is possible to have a top quality put-u-up bed in the bedroom or have a cot in the room.

Our cottages are very popular and some weeks get booked from year to year. (Yes some of our guests have been coming for up to 10 years and some come several times a year).  If you have a particular week in mind then please book early.  
List of current vacancies for this year and prices for next year are just below.

Lodge Facilities
This Cottage is centrally heated and is  mostly double glazed. The open coal fire will be laid ready for you to light. A free hod of coal is also provided. The bed will be made up for your arrival so that all you need to bring with you are clothes, tea towels, food and beverages.  If you are travelling from abroad and short of luggage space or forget,  we can provide towels and tea towels. The accommodation is all on one level with only two steps from outside to the front door.  Please note that this property is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users since the doors are not wide enough.

Amenities
We have new amenities for guests in the cottages to enjoy, a lockable bike shed, use of a large drying room, a coin operated Nordic sauna and a payphone,  these are situated in the quiet deluxe (ETC graded four star) walkers’ hostel on the farm.  We also have a barbecue and picnic hampers available for your use for those warm summer evenings.

English Tourism Council Graded 4 Stars.

New for 2006!
We have installed wireless broadband for those needing to keep in touch with their office etc...

New for 2007!
We are fully committed to sustainable tourism; please find environmentally friendly cleaning products including washing up liquid in cupboard below sink.  Also we are continuing to encourage our guests to follow our recycling policy using our recycling site facilities on the farm. 

Bathroom
The modern bathroom is right next to the bedroom off the hall and has a bath with shower over, WC and washbasin.

Washer & Drier
A washer/drier is located in the hall cupboard with the hot water tank. There is full central heating which is included in the quoted prices below.

Fuel Supplies
We can supply coal, (and logs when available) plus additional firelighters here on the farm. Our charges for these are based on a division of what we pay for them.     At 2006-7 prices we charge £3.50 per hod of coal , Bag of sticks @ £2.75, £3.50 for a level skip of wood when available).  These prices are subject to change.

What if something goes wrong during your stay?
This is not normally a problem as we live on site and we do ask that you let us know as soon as possible so that we can put it right as quickly as possible.  We do ask that guests don't leave it to Saturday morning as we are so busy with the change arounds that it is difficult to get to the shops or to call in specialists on that day.  We enjoy an excellent relationship with our plumber, electrician and heating engineer and they in turn are usually very quick at coming out in emergencies.  This is unusual in this day and age, so we and our guests are very appreciative of them.

Maps & Walk Plans
Maps and walk plans are loaned with pleasure from our library.  We just ask for a donation towards the Tourism Conversation Partnership which helps to restore the Lakeland's footpaths,  visitor access and wildlife habitats.

Short Breaks
Our cottages tend to be nearly as popular in winter as they are in summer this means that while we are happy to do short breaks for people they tend to be in short supply. Do give us a ring and see what we can do.

Babies and small children
Free loan of a pushchair is available.  We can also provide a travel cot and highchair at no extra charge. Please also let us know your requirements when booking.  

Outdoor Gear/Shopping
Don’t buy your outdoor gear before you come here as the Lake District has the best selection of shops you will find anywhere in Britain.

Extras
Baby's backpack carrier and pushchair can also be loaned but we do ask for a donation towards the Tourism Conversation Partnership which helps to restore the Lakeland's footpaths,  visitor access and wildlife habitats.

We live on the farm ourselves and manage and maintain the properties personally. We take great care to see  that the properties are properly cleaned and maintained to a high standard and it is of course very reassuring to our guests that should anything go wrong during your stay we are here to put it right straight away! No absent landlords or agents to battle with!