Swinside

Scales Farm,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
England

Why you'll love staying here

Swinside is a charming lodge situated on a working dairy farm in the village of Lorton in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With wonderful countryside views, it’s ideally placed for a family or couple looking to explore the stunning mountains, valleys, and lakes in the surrounding area.

The lodge has been thoughtfully furnished to provide comfortable accommodation with a bright and airy open-plan living space. The well equipped-kitchen has plenty of storage and a full range of contemporary appliances to ensure everything is at hand for preparing meals, while a dining table has ample room for everyone to gather and enjoy home-cooked meals together.

In the living area, there’s a large corner sofa and patio doors out to the terrace that floods the space with light and frame fantastic views over the farmland and hills beyond. It’s a lovely spot for relaxing in the evening with a favourite film or family board game.

Both bedrooms are designed with a restful night’s sleep in mind with comfortable mattresses and crisp linen. One bedroom benefits from its own en-suite cloakroom, while a sleek shower room with a walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

Outside, the veranda is ideal for enjoying a leisurely al fresco lunch or an evening drink as the sun sets over the fields.

Guests are welcome to explore the farm and meet the cows. There is also a well-stocked rainbow trout fishing lake in the grounds, which guests are free to enjoy. With its delightful panoramic views, it’s also a lovely place for a picnic.

The market town of Keswick is just a short drive away and has plenty to offer visitors at any time of year. Lying at the northern end of Derwentwater, the bustling high street has a good range of independent shops, restaurants, and pubs, and hosts a weekly market. It also has a miniature golf course, excellent parks and gardens, and the famous Theatre by the Lake, close to the boat landings on the shores of Derwentwater and just a five minute walk from the town centre.

Accommodation

All ground floor accommodation:
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area with electric fire
Bedroom with king-size bed, and en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC
Bedroom with twin beds
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC

Facilities

Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle toaster
WiFi
TV

What's included

Fuel and power
Bed linen

Parking

Off-road parking for two cars

Outside space

Wrap-around decked veranda with furniture
Fishing lake on the farm - permit required

Children

Children and infants welcome

Pets

Two well-behaved dogs welcome

Need to know

Striclty no smoking
Please bring your own towels
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.2 miles

Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground floor accommodation
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Heating
Heating
Heating
Hob
Hob
Hob
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
Microwave
Microwave
Microwave
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Oven
Oven
Oven
Shower
Shower
Shower
Toaster
Toaster
Toaster
TV
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
WiFi

On the same farm

Scales Cottage, Lorton
Scales Cottage
Whiteside, Lorton
Whiteside

Location

The Lakes Distillery
4.6 miles
Derwentwater
6.4 miles
Castlerigg Stone Circle
7.8 miles
Scafell Pike
11.2 miles
Wordsworth Grasmere
13.9 miles
Stanley Ghyll Waterfall
15.7 miles
Skelwith Force
17.1 miles
Old Man Of Coniston
18.2 miles
RSPB Haweswater
20.8 miles
Lowther Castle & Gardens
22.0 miles
Lake Windermere
22.2 miles
RSPB Campfield Marsh
22.7 miles
The World Of Beatrix Potter
22.8 miles
RSPB Mersehead
24.4 miles
WWT Caerlaverock
26.1 miles
Caerlaverock Castle
26.6 miles
Sizergh
31.0 miles
Mabie Farm Park
31.5 miles
Threave Garden & Nature Reserve
33.8 miles
South Tynedale Railway
36.7 miles
Ashgill Force
37.9 miles
Vindolanda
45.3 miles
Greenlee Lough
46.5 miles
Housesteads Roman Fort
47.1 miles
Siddick Beach
11.0 miles
Maryport Beach
11.2 miles
Allonby South Beach
11.2 miles
Parton Beach
12.0 miles
St Bees Beach
15.3 miles
Braystones Beach
15.9 miles
Seascale Beach
17.1 miles
Silloth Beach
17.8 miles
Ravenglass Beach
18.6 miles
Southerness Beach
21.4 miles
Annan Beach
24.5 miles
Sandyhills Beach
25.1 miles
Haverigg Beach
29.1 miles
White Rock Beach
29.3 miles
Askam-in-Furness Beach
29.7 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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