The cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Borrowdale Valley

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Explore the area

Nr Keswick, ENG

Lodore Falls4 min drive
Derwentwater6 min drive
Catbells Lakeland Walk7 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hollows Farm is a National Trust working hill farm which also offers B&B in its 17th Century Farmhouse and this adjoining self-catering cottage was converted in 2001 from a stable and hay loft. The cottage comprises of downstairs kitchen/dining area and shower room with WC and wash basin, stairs leading to open plan bedroom/sitting room, owner maintained no smoking or pets. The farm is 1/2 mile from Grange village and is situated on the edge of Wainwrights favourite square mile. There is a variety of walks from the farm which include Catbells and Castle Cragg, walks that people never tire of and keep returning to the cottage year after year.

Property manager

Laura Fearon

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Golf view

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derwentwater and Lodore Falls. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

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What's nearby

Lodore Falls - 4 min drive
Derwentwater - 6 min drive
Catbells Lakeland Walk - 7 min drive
Theatre By The Lake - 10 min drive
Honister Slate Mine - 12 min drive

Getting around

Penrith Station - 30 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Pocket Cafe Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪The Wainwright - ‬11 min drive
‪Theatre by the Lake - ‬10 min drive
‪Cafe Hope - ‬10 min drive
‪Dog & Gun - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Borrowdale Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Borrowdale Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Borrowdale Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Borrowdale Valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bowder Stone, Derwentwater and Lodore Falls. Watendlath Tarn and Catbells Lakeland Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darren F.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grange Holiday

Lovely place to stay, clean and tidy. Every thing you need to stay in a self catering property. Nice and quiet surroundings, plenty of walks from the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard P.

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best place to start a walking holyday

The cottage meets all the requirements for a good holiday. Laura and her husband were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location for Exploring the Lakes

Very cosy, well appointed cottage. Step outside and several breathtaking walks right from the doorstep. Could not ask for a better location from which to explore the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grange Farm cottage

Small and basic but in an ideal location and perfect for us as on great walking routes. I believe it is competitively priced and the owners are lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen and Roy H.

26 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week

After a stressful year, this was the ideal break. Lovely warm cottage in beautiful location, plenty of walks on the doorstep, we'll be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

15 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great walks

The cottage was cosy, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay (with the exception of towels). There are many fantastic walks nearby. We really enjoyed our trip.

10/10 Excellent

David G.

2 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cosy cottage

Lovely situation and the cottage was warm and well equipped. It's small, but that was not a problem for us.

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

The property is located on a working farm and along one of the many trails in the area. Hikers pass by all day. The bedroom is on the upper level while the bathroom is located on the lower level which is about the only inconvenience. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and cooking supplies. Note that the owner asks that you bring your own towels. The bed is comfortable. The location is away from any roadway so it is quiet. Keswick is an easy 10 minute drive where there are groceries, shopping and many restaurants. There is a nice café at the end of the drive - an easy walk - and several more pubs and restaurants nearby without having to drive into Keswick.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

1 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The cottage is perfectly situated, immaculate clean and very comfortable. The family were very approachable and could not be better hosts. We hardly used the car because there are so many walks from the Farm. We hope to visit again very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and stunning location

A lovely cottage with walks/runs from the doorstep. We didn’t use the car once. Excellent bus/boat service

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

30 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting away from it all

The cottage is ideally located, far enough away to feel very rural and tranquil without all the other tourists around, but also close enough to Keswick and village pubs/cafes for convenience. Blissfully quiet, all you can hear is birds, sheep and the babbling stream. Fresh flowers from the garden were a welcoming touch, and there are idyllic walks straight from the cottage such as Cat Bells and Derwent Water. Laura is welcoming and helpful and we enjoyed watching the sheepdogs working from the window. The cottage is adjoined to the farmhouse so there is the odd infrequent noise from the house and from campers coming to book in from the farm's campsite down the road, a few of them mistook the cottage for the farmhouse (even though there's a sign on the cottage door!) but this wasn't really a problem unless you're precious about your privacy. The cottage is equipped with most things, the only things which could improve it I would say are a hairdryer and a decent frying pan for those all important breakfasts. Overall a very pleasant stay and highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David C.

23 Apr 2019

Perfect Walking Location

Hollows Cottage is a fantastic place if you enjoy walking. We spent a week here and didn't use the car at all! There are so many different paths to take we were spoilt for choice. There is an excellent bus service from Grange which we used once to go a little further afield. The cottage is cosy and well equipped with a great view, and we enjoyed having the lambs and calves as entertainment.Laura is very helpful made us feel welcome, as did the rest of the family. We have no hesitation in recommending Hollows Farm.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

2 Oct 2018

Excellent, very impressed.

Cottage very cosy and comfortable. Everything we needed for our stay was provided. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, The location is beautiful. The activity on the farm was most interesting.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Eugene P.

2 Sept 2018

Clean and nice house. Everithing you need is actually their

Leuk en klein huisje. Alles is aanwezig wat je nodig hebt. De omgeving is rustig en we hebben een heelijke week gehad

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

dawn s., Blaina

26 Aug 2018

Cosy farmhouse cottage in Barrowdale

Such a cosy cottage bed and sofa was very comfortable. Fully equipped with everything you need. The view from the cottage was outstanding. Plenty of walks close to the river and around the village. Even saw a deer crossing the drive up to The farm. Would highly recommend this place to a couple 👍👍👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

13 Aug 2018

Good location if you don't mind animals and smells, which I don't.

Cottage was an ideal base for walking. It was clean and comfortable with everything you need. Enjoyed my stay. Owners helpful and on hand if needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W., Witney

27 July 2018

Small, clean & perfect property in borrowdale valley

Lovely stay, clean and perfectly positioned accommodation. We had a lovely holiday walking and kayaking around Derwent water area. Hope to be back again soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mayvis H.

20 June 2018

Very comfortable and very clean. ( Looked new). Beautiful location and views.

The farm was situated a long way from the main road which made it very quiet and tranquil. The lake Derwent Water was within easy reach from the property. The property is extremely fine and pleasant for a quiet holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

16 Nov 2017

Outstanding Holiday Accommodation

This cottage is one of the best my husband and I have stayed in. It is clean and designed with attention to detail and with all the amenities you need for your stay. We were a little disappointed that the Wi-Fi signal was too weak to make a connection most of the time, but apart from this it is an excellent place to stay to explore the Northern Lake District. We are thinking of returning in the Winter time to get some photos of snow on the fells.

Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

15 Aug 2017

Lovely property. Very clean. Ideally situated.

A gorgeous cottage on a working farm.Beautiful scenery right outside the door.many walks in either direction through the Borrowdale valley. An ideal location . Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and will definitely return . Could not fault anything!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

16 July 2017

lovely cottage, beautiful views and situated in perfect place.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Hollows Farm cottage and would have liked to have stayed longer! Very comfortable in an ideal location so couldn't have been better. Would like to return if find ourselves in same area again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

12 June 2017

Soggy week in beautiful cottage.

Hollows Cottage is a very well equipped ,cosy cottage on a busy working farm surrounded by spectacular scenery. The sitting area upstairs works well and affords lovely views over the farmyard to the hills. I The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable week . The kitchen was well equipped and worked well. We even had no trouble drying our wet coats!!!! Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

31 May 2017

Great place to stay

Amazing location for walking and exploring the Lake District. It's a great cottage situated on a working farm run by really helpful and welcoming people, we really enjoyed our stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave L., Cardiff

3 May 2017

Lovely cottage in wonderful location

So glad that we found this cottage. It was very comfortable, welcoming and homely. And as hill walkers, what a great location - such a pleasure to be able to do great walks in Borrowdale right from the door! We will definitely be back. Thank you again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon N.

19 Apr 2017

Great cottage in great location

Nice, well equipped cottage. More spacious than it appears in the photos and really well positioned for walking or climbing in Borrowdale or further afield.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Laura Fearon

My name is Laura Fearon and with together with my husband Gavin we have been tenants on this National Trust Farm since 1993, we have grown up in the area and are both from farming family's. We run the farm together and have help from our two sons.

What makes this property unique

Hollows Cottage is only 1/2 mile from Grange, where there is 2 busy tea rooms, and less than 5 mile from Keswick which is a bustling market town, the farm is rural but not isolated.
We live next door to the cottage, it is owner maintained, and we have a good knowledge of the area for walks, eating out. Our youngest son has free range eggs for sale.
You can often see Gavin working and training sheep dogs.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hollows Farm.