Southwaite Green Farm Beckside living

Self-cateringSouthwaite Green is a sustainable development of 4 properties that were developed in 2007 by the owner, who lives on site, to an extremely high standard. Local craftsmen, local timber and stone from the site have retained the traditional character including recycling original beams from the barn. The cottages have used green design and technologies with ground and air source heat pumps to power the under-floor heating beneath the slate and oak floors. Solar panels generate both electricity and hot water. Great attention to detail has been paid to ensure that these are sustainable properties, including organic bedding and towels, hand-made furniture from sustainable sources, and 10 acres of organically maintained grounds. The owner has gone to great trouble to ensure the properties have a low carbon foot-print and to ensure your holiday is an enjoyable, memorable and educational experience.

The development briefly comprises two, 2-bedroom/2 shower en-suite cottages, Skiddaw and Esther’s Barn. Buttermere is a ground floor 2-bedroom cottage which is specially adapted for disabled use with mobility 1 and 2 rating and Beckside is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. The properties have been given the much acclaimed Gold Award from the Green Tourism Scheme as well as 5 stars from VisitEngland.
Situated in the Vale of Lorton, with Cockermouth and Lorton both 2 miles away, Keswick is 9 miles to the east, and within a short drive are the less frequented western lakes - Crummock, Loweswater, Buttermere and Ennerdale. There are ample walking and cycling opportunities from the door and a wealth of independent shops and restaurants can be found in both Cockermouth and Keswick.

The properties sit on Paddle Beck with young woodland, wildflower meadows, pond and arboretum in the grounds. It is a great place for wildlife including deer, foxes, red squirrels, brown hare, badgers and many bird species including the occasional kingfisher.LortonCockermouthCumbriaCA13 0RFUnited Kingdom54.642378246789-3.353404998779https://www.roomcheck.co.uk//Cockermouth-Self-catering-Southwaite-Green-Farm/details/?dms=3&pid=5077963

Southwaite Green Farm

Self-catering with 4 units £510-£1500 pupw sleeps 4-6

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Beckside living

Living area in Beckside

Reviews:

(63)

Details

Sustainable eco cottages, built and furnished to the highest standards, in 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen'.

10 acres of landscaped grounds including woodland, pond, orchards and walks Short tennis/badminton grass court Children welcome from any age.

Contact

Southwaite Green,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 0RF

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Address

Lorton,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 0RF

Directions

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Map reference: NY 127283 Lat: 54.64238 Long: -3.35340

Please exit the M6 at junction 40 and take the A66 West to Keswick and Cockermouth. Continue for 30 miles to the roundabout and turn left towards Egremont on the A5086.
Travel along this road for a short distance until you come to the rumble strips; then turn left at the crossroads at the bottom of the dip, by Paddle School. Continue along this road as it bends sharp left: Southwaite Green is several hundred yards on the left.

Facilities

Children welcome
Radio
Television
Ironing facilities
Private parking
Garden
Disabled facilities
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Freezer
Microwave cooker
Dishwasher
Linen provided
Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Cleaning service
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Single sex groups NOT accepted
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Real log/coal fires
Barbecue
Drying facilities
Washing machine

10 acres of landscaped grounds including woodland, pond, orchards and walks Short tennis/badminton grass court Children welcome from any age.

Reviews

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S M
United Kingdom
28 April 2021 Rated as 5 out of 5

“Wonderful place to relax”

Southwaite Green is a very special place. The accommocation itself is excellent - comfortable, spotless, well equipped - we've stayed in both Beckside and Skiddaw and both are lovely. We've been coming here for 13 years and have seen Marna's hard work with the nature reserve really coming to fruition - young trees are growing, lots of birds, butterflies etc, a real haven for biodiversity. It's child and dog friendly too - plenty of room to roam and explore. The only reason I gave location 4 stars instead of 5 is that, as it's a little away from the central Lakes area, you need to drive to get to the majority of walks - but on the plus side there are less tourists! Highly recommend.

Cleanliness Rated as 5 out of 5

Staff Service Rated as 5 out of 5

Value for Money Rated as 5 out of 5

Location

Facilities and Services Rated as 5 out of 5

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Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Parking for Multiple unit properties:
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Designated parking space provided for guests with disabilities
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (i.e. without steps)

Access

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Toilet and bathroom
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Outdoor facilities
private garden and terrace, some of the grounds
Good contrast between the floor and walls

Bed/ Bathrooms

Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)
Bedrooms available with no fitted carpets
Bathrooms available with:
- Separate shower unit
- Bath
- Wet room
Separate shower unit with support handrails available
Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
W.C. fitted with handrails available
Taps in bathroom with lever handles available
Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair user

Entrance

Entrance is well lit

Kitchen

Sink taps have lever handles
Seating available in kitchen

General

Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)

Notes

Emergency cord in all bathrooms

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