Birchbank is a Lakeland farm on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary. You can enjoy the marvellous views of Coniston Old Man and the Furness fells or the Duddon Estuary from the many bridleways and footpaths which cross the farm and surrounding fell with only the sheep and birds for company.
The area is ideal for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers and the Cumbria Way long distance footpath from Ulverston to Carlisle is only half a mile away.
Birchbank is two miles from the A5092 along an unfenced road giving easy access to the whole of the lakes and its many attractions. They have accommodation in a self catering cottage sleeping 4, or take your tent or caravan to their camping site. The house and cottage date back to the early 18th century and are reputed to be a former gambling house because its out of the way position where bridleways cross.
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There are drying facilities for outdoor clothes in the cottage and there is a laundry room with an automatic washing machine and a tumble dryer. Their water is spring water and is tested regularly. A cot, highchair and stairgate are available for the little ones, bedlinen and towels are provided but please bring linen for the cot.
Dogs are accepted at a charge of £10 per week but they must not be left unattended in the cottage and need to be on a lead when out walking because of the sheep.
There is parking for two cars and cycle storage is available.
A small grassy site next to the farm with a gate onto the open fell, it is mostly flat with a stream running along one side which children enjoy playing in. There are eight electric hook ups and a hardstanding area. Caravans, motorhomes and tents are all welcome, they are only a short detour from the Cumbria Way if you are walking.
Dogs must be kept under control on the camping site and on a lead when out walking because of the sheep. TV reception only available with a satellite dish. No open fires, but barbecues in a container are permitted. No noise after 10pm, please do not disturb other campers.
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