Thornthwaite Farm

Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the scenery of the Woodland Valley, in Broughton-in-Furness. Lake Windermere is just 13 miles from the property. The farm is situated in a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation and has rare orchids and mosses on the land. It has 150 acres of woodland which guests are welcome to explore. Free WiFi and private parking is available.

Each cottage offers views of the Lakeland Fells. There is a fully equipped kitchen which is fitted with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. You will also find a flat-screen TV. Bed linen is provided. Some of the cottages feature a seating and dining area.

The farm is nestled in a diverse landscape including lowland flower meadows, ancient woods, rocky outcrops, streams and rivers.

Walking, hiking and cycling are popular local activities. Other popular activities include badger watching at dusk, watching the fox cubs and watching the barn owls whilst they are hunting. Guests are also welcome to make use of the trout fishing lake which is owned by the farm. River bank fishing is also possible.

Thornthwaite Farm is 20 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere which is home to The World of Beatrix Potter. Sizergh Castle is 25 miles away whilst Broughton-in-Furness Go Ape is 14 miles away.

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We have three holiday cottages including our VisitEngland 4 star Gold Award barn conversion, and our VisitEngland 4 star Gold Award Log Cabin and Cosy Glamping Cabin. All have stunning views of the Lakeland fells. Thornthwaite is ideally situated for those wishing to go walking, cycling or just relaxing, with many walks and cycle routes from your cottage door, including the Lakes & Dales Loop and the Bay Cycle Way, and for those who enjoy fishing we also have our own trout fishing lake. The farm has a unique diversity of Lakeland landscape, including lowland flower meadows, ancient woodlands, rocky outcrops, streams and rivers and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, all of which our guests can explore. There is a diverse range of wildlife and fauna including rare orchids and mosses. Guests regularly enjoy going badger watching at dusk, watching the fox cubs playing or catching a glimpse of the barn owls out hunting. Thornthwaite Farm is located within easy reach of all the main Lake District attractions, however if you need to get away from it all and relax in a friendly atmosphere, our farm and holiday cottages in the Lake District are perfect.