Ashness Farm

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Ashness Farm Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5UN Tel: 017687 77361 e-mail: enquiries@ashnessfarm.co.uk website: www.ashnessfarm.co.uk Occupying a superb position in the beautiful Borrowdale valley overlooking Derwentwater, Ashness Farm belonging to the National Trust is a working Lakeland fell farm with its origins in the 16th century that also offers comfortable accommodation. The farm specialises in the rearing of some rare breeds, including its Swaledale and Herdwick sheep and belted Galloway cattle. Tenants Anne and Mark Cornthwaite also have Gloucester Old Spot pigs, Lakeland fell ponies, goats and even a couple of llamas. "We encourage our visitors," they say, "to come and appreciate Cumbrian family farm life from close up, and to share a little of what means so much to us." Accommodation comprises five en suite double rooms, two can be offered as twin beds, all with central heating and a magnificent view across Derwentwater. A traditional English farmhouse breakfast is served in the recently refurbished dining room, alternative breakfasts and special dietary needs can also be catered for, evening meals are available by arrangement using their own farm reared meat. You are invited to relax by the log fire in the lounge which has its original oak beams. Anne and Mark have produced a very helpful leaflet detailing various walks exploring the glorious scenery all around them.

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