Linskeldfield Farm is set amidst approx. 200 acres of Open
Farmland, which is grazed by sheep,
cattle
and a small stud of
miniature Shetland Ponies
(see photos page).
We are flanked
by the Fells of the
Northern Lake-district,
so have
breathtaking
open
panoramic views all around us.
The owners'
main 3 storey Farmhouse was built in 1657 and is one of the oldest
houses in the district.
It still retains quite a few of the old,
interesting features and history.
In the Spring of 2007 the Woodland Scheme was entered into. We
planted 16,000
Hard-wood Trees
in fields adjacent
to our 3 modern, Free-range Hen Sheds. Our 18,000 Free-range
hens can roam
in a secure, large enclosed space
and be truly "Free-range"
Visitors to the Cottages are welcome to purchase these delicious, fresh
and truly
free-range eggs for use
during their stay
with us and to take back some back with
them when they depart, if they
so wish.
Ideal for that traditional full English Breakfast of Eggs, Bacon and
traditional
Cumberland Sausage (which is made and sold locally).
A brilliant start to any day, esp. one spent rambling in the
invigorating fresh
air
of the
Lake-District.
The nearest local Pub (it does food too -
Restaurant and Pub Grub)
is only
a 5 min drive away.
Or better still, imagine yourselves enjoying an outdoor BBQ on your
Cottage's Patio
on a warm, balmy
summers' night
in these
surroundings - Bliss!!
We could also
possibly offer Grass livery
to anyone who would like to
bring their Horse
or
Pony
with them
(get in touch to discuss requirements/rates etc.)
We have
sufficient space to park your Horsebox too.
This is a fantastic area to hack out - quiet country lanes.
Even better if you have a
partner with you who would like
to bring their bike
and
accompany you! (We have secure Lock-up facilities for your
Bikes).
There is also a fully qualified B.H.S. Intermediate Horse Riding Instructor local to
us,
who may
be available for private tuition.
Keswick is only a few miles away and is the Walking and Climbing Capital of the
Lake
District. It probably has the
best selection of
Walking and Climbing-equipment
Shops you could wish to find in one small
Town.
All competing
with their prices
- a brilliant chance to find a bargain!
Keswick also boasts the best selection of Eateries (Restaurants,
Bistros, Cafes, Indian, Chinese, Mexican,
Italian, Pub-grub
and Take-aways) that you will find anywhere
in the Lake District.
We are only a few
miles from the
Osprey viewing point at Winlatter Visitor Centre,
Braithwaite, where they have big
plasma screens showing multiple current and time-lapsed pictures from
the cameras over the Osprey's nest.
They have a human-sized Badgers' Set to show kids how Badgers live +
Nature Trails
and colour-coded walks
through the woods for the Kids (and adults alike).
They also have a
kiddie's rustic Play area, Gift Shop & Cafe.
Mountain-biking Tracks and Trails are currently under
construction in the Forest.
The Osprey viewpoint at Dodd Woods, Bassenthwaite, is only a 10 min drive away.
Here they have high-powered telescopes
trained onto
the Osprey's Nest.
It's a lovely woodland walk up to the View Point.
The Ospreys
- the original male has nested here, over Bassenthwaite
Lake for the past
few years with his partner. Further Osprey
info. on our Tarn Page . . .
Linskeldfield
Farm has it's own Tarn close-by. Here you can use our 12 man
purpose-built Bird Hide
to watch the Wild Birds, Ducks, Geese and other Water Birds. Our
resident Swans nested and had 3 chicks in 2008 but something must have
got to the chicks and sadly they disappeared one by one. Otters and Kingfishers have also been sighted
regularly.
It's a tranquil haven for wild-life - a lovely way to
relax
and wind-down.
It's also a drop-in point for Ospreys - both our Bassenthwaite pair and those on their
way up to Scotland for the summer. Also other Birds of prey.
We are an easy
drive to Carlisle, the Solway Coast and Hadrians Roman wall.
You are not too far away from the rest of the
many Lakes in the Lake
District
(see details on Mountains and Lakes on our
"Things
2 see and Do"
page
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