John Peel Farm Cottage
D'ye ken John Peel? John Peel Farm comprises a cottage and barn, both part of the farm run by the famous huntsman John Peel and his wife Mary. Both are Grade II listed buildings some 300 years old.
The holiday cottage is quirky due to its history, with such features as original stone stairs and flags and wide oak floorboards. The walls are some 18" thick.
The cottage sleeps 4 (1 double, 2 singles). It has oil-fired central heating and hot water, woodburning stove, halogen hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, bathroom with bath and shower.
The whole estate uses sustainable practices wherever possible, aiming to rest lightly on the earth.
The grounds of over 3 acres, as well as having a pond and trees, shelter brown hares, badgers, newts, and abundant local bird life, via a variety of habitats.
The setting, surrounded by moorland, is beautiful and peaceful, with nearby walks. It's a couple of miles to Caldbeck, (you can walk via the Howk), and less than 10 to the famous osprey-viewing point.
The barn is being restored using sheep's wool insulation, underfloor heating, a Ground Source Heat Pump and solar panel, and local sustainable sources for green oak timber and re-claimed slates.
The nearest mountain is High Pike, while Skiddaw, Blencathra and Carrock Fell are all close by, as well as Bassenthwaite Lake.
This area is ideal for Walking / Cycling / Horse Riding and Relaxing. Open access to fells is directly from the cottage. The Cumbria Way and cycle routes such as the C2C and Reivers are also close by.
- CALDBECK 1.5 miles walk
- HESKET-NEWMARKET 3 miles
- KESWICK 13 miles
- PENRITH 17 miles
- CARLISLE 14 miles
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: |
Frances Hinton |
| Address: |
John Peel Farm Cottage
John Peel Farm
Parkend
Caldbeck
Cumbria
CA7 8HJ |
| Telephone: |
0191 213 5284 / 07950 030727 |
| E-Mail: |
frances_hinton@yahoo.com |
| Web: |
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Location:-
Directions from Caldbeck Village Centre:
Go WEST on the B5299 out of the village towards Ireby and Uldale via Whelpo.
Follow this road 1.5 miles past Whelpo and to Parkend.
Cross the cattle grid on to Caldbeck Commons, then for 300 yards.
The red doors of John Peel Farm are visible to your left.
Just before gorse bushes, turn left down a track.
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Images produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland. |
Please remember to mention the Caldbeck website when you contact John Peel Farm Cottage.
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