Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search
1 / 19 View Larger Image
  • A stone house with a garden and parking area at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth
close
A stone house with a garden and parking area at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A garden with a swing and log at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth An outdoor area with a stone house, table, and grill at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A table with wine glasses and snacks at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A kitchen with appliances and utensils at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A living room with a stone wall and television at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A living room with a tv and a stone fireplace at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A dining room with a table set and shelves at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A bedroom with a large bed and a window at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A bedroom with a bed and wall art at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A bedroom with two beds and a lamp at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A garden with a picnic table and umbrella at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A playground with climbing wall, swings, slide, and trampoline at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth An outdoor area with grass, a playground, trees and a seating area at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth A dog resting on grass with a tennis ball in a garden at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth Two horses in stables at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth Two goats at a farm in Carnforth Four pigs in a pen with grass at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth Placeholder image indicating more photos will be available soon at The Little Farmhouse in Carnforth

The Old Farmhouse at Brackenthwaite Farm

Yealand Redmayne near Arnside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1166458)

Lakelovers rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

  • Show on map

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with beams, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Cloakroom
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, air-fryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Wall-mounted Smart TV with Netflix, Smart TV with Netflix, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road private parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear patio with furniture
  • Semi-private front garden with picnic bench and charcoal barbecue
  • Bicycle storage (free)
  • Shared 2.5-acre enclosed field with balls and throws for dogs
  • Ten acres of secure and fully enclosed private land to explore and enjoy
  • Dedicated play area for children with a trampoline, swings and slides
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Dedicated dirty dog washing area in The Courtyard
  • Sorry, no smoking inside
  • Pizza oven in The Rose Garden available by request during your stay
  • Hammock for use in The Orchard
  • Note: Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10am
  • Arnside 2.5 miles, Silverdale 3.2 miles, 3 x pubs all within 2.2 miles
  • Note: Horses welcome, livery available at £20 per horse per night, please enquire first.

The property

The Old Farmhouse at Brackenthwaite Farm is a charming period cottage situated in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape of Lancashire and Cumbria, and it offers breathtaking countryside views.

Make use of the on-site facilities including a 2.5-acre enclosed orchard for exercising dogs and a dedicated play area for children.

Step into the charming sitting room, where two sofas and an armchair are arranged around a glowing open fireplace, framed by thick limestone walls and original ceiling beams that add timeless charm.

A convenient cloakroom and WC complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, you'll find three beautifully styled bedrooms: two super-king-size rooms with flexible twin options and exposed beams, plus a twin room ideal for children or additional guests.

The shared orchard is a paradise for dogs with space to run and play, plus additinoal trampoline, swings, and slides for children.

With its blend of historic charm and modern comforts, 2 ½ acre fully enclosed field that proves extremely popular with children and dogs.

In it you will find a children’s play area climbing frame, swings, and trampoline, a square pitch for playing ball sports, dog exercise area with throwers, balls and other toys provided, a ‘chill out zone’ with tree swing and bench seating, and a grand, in-ground fire pit should you wish to spend an evening with your family or friends around a crackling fire, sharing stories or toasting marshmallows.

It is from The Orchard where you might also like to start a walk that takes you on a 1-mile route around the farm estate.

On this walkabout you will pass some lovely views and sights including an enclosed wildlife area, new wooded areas, an open wildflower meadow, and meet some of the other resident animals onsite including Kunekune pigs, sheep, goats, hens, ducks, and other poultry.All of these are pets, there for enhancing the visitor experience.The latter also provide some of the most excellent free-range eggs!

The owners at Brackenthwaite Farm have carefully crafted the ten acre space to provide a variety of points of interest to visiting guests.

An additional space is called The Rose Garden and from here you may like to sit and relax among the abundance of plant colour and scents.It is also here that you may make use of the hand-made cob pizza oven, which is a great novelty for small families or friends.With everything there is to experience at Corner Cottage, you may not want to leave.

However, rest assured that there is plenty to see and do within the local area.

Brackenthwaite Farm is located within the heart of The Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape and so makes a perfect destination to get out and explore the breathtaking and varied natural beauty that is available here including spectacular views, an abundance of wildlife, pristine beaches, and enchanting woodlands and wildflower meadows, plus visit some wonderful local shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as other nearby places of interest. The Old Farmhouse is a wonderful base for exploring the local area, from nature reserves with their natural beauty, to charming villages with local shops, and stately homes with impressive gardens, there really is something for everyone here.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1135531, 1135533, 1135186 to sleep up to 18 guests in total.

Brackenthwaite Farm

Brackenthwaite Farm offers a collection of four holiday properties located in the picturesque Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape on the border between North Lancashire and The South Lakes in Cumbria. Set within ten acres of its own private grounds, here you can enjoy a variety of onsite facilities including a 2 ½ acre fully enclosed field that is perfect for exercising dogs. Take a stroll yourselves around the site on a 1-mile path that weaves you past a miniature wildlife area and meet their resident farm animals of sheep, goats, and kunekune pigs – all pets – along the way. All properties are newly modernised and fully equipped for your needs. The owners take great care of their properties and the site ensuring everything is exceptionally clean and properly maintained. Each property benefits from its own private space and semi-private outdoor area, as well as access to the shared spaces such as The Courtyard, Rose Garden, and Orchard. Brackenthwaite Farm can be hired out as a full site to accommodate up to 12 people and host a special occasion such as a family gathering or birthday celebration. Due to its setting within one of The UK’s most diverse and unspoilt natural landscapes, Brackenthwaite Farm is perfect for those who enjoy walking, hiking, and exploring new areas. The area is rich with ancient woodlands, intimate meadows, sandy beaches, limestone walls, buildings, and natural pavements, and some wonderful hillsides to climb for some incredible views across the bay and on towards The Lake District or The Yorkshire Dales. Within all these unique habitats there are more than half of all Britain’s flowering plant species, and an abundance of life that this supports. Places to visit and some of the local attractions in the immediate area are Arnside and Silverdale, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Arnside Knott and Warton Crag, RSPB Leighton Moss, and several sites owned and managed by The National Trust and Wildlife Trust. Other attractions include the Leighton Hall Estate, Sizergh Castle, and Levens Hall with its fine topiary gardens that are the oldest in the world. Further afield but also well worth visiting are Lake Windermere in The Lake District, the beautiful village of Ambleside, The World of Beatrix Potter, Lancaster Castle, and the promenade at Morecambe for its unrivalled views across the bay. So, whether it’s an active holiday you seek surrounded by nature and charming countryside, or a complete switch-off from life’s everyday stressors, you can find exactly what you need at Brackenthwaite Farm.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

View on map

About the location

ARNSIDE

Kendal 10 miles; Windermere 17 miles.

Arnside is situated on the southernmost tip of the Lake District in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where low limestone hills, marshy plains and deciduous woodlands characterise the surrounding land. This former fishing port has retained many of the features from its past. The beautiful pier and port areas of the village offer stunning views across the Kent Estuary, as well as providing an enduring reminder of Arnside's illustrious history. To the south of the village are the 15th century Pele Towers, which were constructed to defend against the marauding Scots. The local surrounding area is a nature lover's paradise with stunning limestone pavements and wonderful woodland walks through countryside alive with rare plants, trees and wildlife. The internationally renowned Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve is also just one mile away. Guided walks across the Kent Estuary are available, showing the full splendour of the shore and surrounding area. Within easy touring distance are the Lake District and Lune Valley, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute