"Set in a serene riverfront location with a quiet garden and many local walks from its front door, Derwent Farmhouse comfortably sleeps up to 6 guest in 3 bedrooms."
Derwent Farmhouse is a typical listed lake district farmhouse building in a serene riverfront location. With a quiet garden and many local walks direct from the cottage, it comfortably sleeps up to 6 guest in 3 bedrooms, and has a layout that is as suitable for couples as it is for family and friends. The house is in the centre of the village of Grange in the Borrowdale Valley. The renowned lakeland walker and author A.W. Wainwright described the area: “in the author’s humble submission it encloses the loveliest square mile in Lakeland”. Four miles from Keswick and a mile from Derwentwater, this is one of the oldest lakeland farmhouses, possible built with some of the stone from the original grange of Furness Abbey . Mentioned in the Rogue Herries novels of Hugh Walpole, it is full of character with many interesting features including beams, curving stone staircase, an inglenook and many antiques.
Access is from Hollows Lane and has private parking for 2 cars. The River Derwent is accessible from the garden shared with the adjacent property, and canoes can be launched from here. It is half a mile from one of Wainwright’s favourite fells, Castle Crag, and a mile from Catbells. The high fells of Scafell, Great Gable etc are just at the head of the valley. It enjoys views of Maiden Moor to the west, and on the east looks onto the farmyard with Grange Fell and Kings How beyond.
Grange is a picturesque hamlet best known for its impressive double arched bridge. The village also has a late Victorian church, a chapel housing the Borrowdale Story exhibition where you can learn more about the history and features of the area, and a welcoming cafe.
Whinlatter Forest, a few miles away has many cycle paths and forest walks, and the lakes of Buttermere and Crummock are just over Honister Pass at the head of the valley. Bassenthwaite Lake is a few miles beyond Keswick. A regular bus service runs from the village to Keswick where there is a wide choice of cafes, shops, a museum, the nationally famous Theatre by the Lake and a cinema. Other Lake District museums and attractions give details of some of the many famous characters who have lived in the area including Wordsworth, Coleridge, Southey and Beatrix Potter.
The scale of the scenery, the warmth of the people and the memories you make will remain with you long after you leave.
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Accommodation Comprises:
Downstairs:
Upstairs:
Outside: The garden slopes from the house down to the river; there is no fence between the guests’ garden and next door where a line of stones marks the boundary. There is a picnic table and benches for enjoying meals outside and off street parking for 2 cars. More garden furniture is available from the bicycle store/meter room in the yard.
Additional Information: Utilities, sheets and bath towels are provided. Short breaks may be possible depending on availability. Smoking and pets are not permitted. An accessibility statement is available on request.
7 nights from £869 to £1269
| Bedroom Configuration | Sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (2 Doubles, 1 Twin) |
| Children | Yes |
| Dogs/Pets | ✗ |
| Accessibility | Unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users |
| Smoking | No smoking |
| Prices for 7 nights | From £869 to £1269 |
| Preferred day of arrival | Saturday |
| Terms and Conditions | Please refer to our full terms and conditions here. |
