Northern Lake District · England

A peaceful escape on a working Cumbrian farm.

Four beautifully appointed self-catering cottages on a 500-acre working sheep farm — on the edge of the Lake District National Park, a short drive from Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake.

Our story

A 500-acre working sheep farm, set in magnificent countryside

Daleside Farm sits a mile and a half from the village of Ireby, in a peaceful rural setting with wonderful views in all directions. It's an ideal base for exploring the Northern Fells, the Lakes, the Solway Plain, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Borders.

You'll be offered a warm welcome on arrival — together with a welcome tea-tray and a complimentary bottle of wine. Your cottage will be warmed and aired in readiness, and the beds made up with freshly laundered linen.

— Nicola, Daleside Farm
The cottages

Four cottages, each with its own character

All four were lovingly converted from traditional stone farm buildings. Each has its own patio, wood-burning stove, and modern conveniences — including free WiFi and Sky TV.

Rose Cottage

Sleeps 2 · One double

A charming sitting room with exposed beams and cosy wood-burner, French doors onto patio and garden, fully fitted kitchen, beautiful four-poster bedroom upstairs.

Rambling Rose Cottage

Sleeps 4 · Double + twin

First-floor sitting room and balcony with wonderful views north and south over the fells, towards the Solway coast and Scottish hills. Kitchen/dining with French window and small balcony.

Primrose Cottage

Sleeps 4 · Single level

All on one level — easy walking access. Charming sitting room with wood-burner, glazed door to south-facing patio, four-poster double, twin-bedded room, modern fitted kitchen.

Rosedale Cottage

Sleeps 4 · Double + twin

Upstairs sitting room with wood-burner takes full advantage of fell and garden views. French door and balcony, five-foot four-poster, twin room, ground-floor kitchen with dishwasher.

Every cottage includes

Comfort and the small details

Electricity, heating oil, linen, towels, free WiFi, the welcome tea tray and a bottle of wine are all included in your stay.

Wood-burning stove

Cosy fires from the moment you arrive.

Oil central heating

Warm throughout the cottage, all year.

Free WiFi & Sky TV

Including Sky Sports and DVD player.

Fully fitted kitchen

Cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher.

Private patio

With garden furniture and farm views.

Welcome tray

Tea, treats and a complimentary wine.

Laundry room

Shared washer, dryer and ironing.

Spring water

Pure natural spring water on tap.

Why this corner of Cumbria

The Northern Lakes & the Solway Coast

Walking country at its finest — close to Skiddaw, Caldbeck, Keswick, Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater, with the Solway Coast, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Borders all within easy reach.

The Lakes & Fells

Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater, Skiddaw and Caldbeck — among the most beautiful of England's National Park, and quieter than the southern Lakes.

Osprey nesting site

An RSPB-monitored osprey viewpoint sits within easy reach — a rare wildlife encounter for guests visiting in spring or summer.

Heritage on your doorstep

Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle, the Solway Plain and the Scottish Borders. Centuries of border history just a short drive away.

Get in touch

If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to ask

Email

nicola@northernfells.co.uk

Reply within 24 hours

Phone

Nicola's mobile:
+44 (0) 7484 102 773

Landline: +44 16973 71268

Address

Daleside Farm
Ireby, Carlisle
Cumbria CA7 1EW
England, United Kingdom

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