Our family look forward to welcoming you - both 4 legged and 2 and we are always happy to introduce you to our farmyard woolies. Bookings in 2025 give you access to our amazing furry friends... 10.30 after your day of arrival join us for a meet and greet the residents tour including feeding and some up close and personal introductions .. Here at Brockholes our general tours typically include the chance to encounter all our animals - our Pygmy Goats, Flocks of sheep - oessants, herdwicks, icelandics, babydoll, ryeland sheep and of course the Brockholes blacknoses, Pigs, Reindeer, Donkeys, Capybara, Chickens ducks and geese. Our Animal encounters are led by one of our animal lovers, you'll have the chance of being in their space, offering them food, even helping with daily animal checks and grooming. A delightful cottage near Tebay, nestled in the Howgills between the hills of the stunning Lake District and pretty Yorkshire Dales.

Offering river views on a working farm, Oak Tree Cottage is ideally located nestled between the hills of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales in the idyllic surroundings of the Howgills. Enjoy serious or fun walks from your doorstep or explore the Lake District with Pooley Bridge and Ullswater just 17miles away, Glenridding 17m, Keswick and Derwentwater 25m, beautiful Bassenthwaite 32m. Windermere, Haweswater and Kendal just 12m. Looking to take to the hills, the Howgills are on your doorstep, Helvellyn 19m, Striding edge 31m, Pen y Ghent 23m, Kettlewell and the Dalesway 43m or the favorite Aysgarth Falls where you can re -act the “What a dope, he tripped on a rope. Now look at him shiver!” Or simply feet up and enjo the peaceful tranquil of the most beautiful estate. 126 "Amazings" 87 "wonderfuls" - the peace, fabulous cottage, spotting the otters, seeing the nuthatch and woodpeckers, Simply beautiful, exploring the great outdoors...... those were the views from 2024 Brockholes Visitors. This charming semi-detached Cumbrian cottagethat Sleeps 5. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single. Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC Shower room with shower, basin and WC Kitchen with dining area Sitting room with electric fire Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and electric fire Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Netflix, apps & freeview, DVD, and WiFi 15 miles from Lake Windermere we are the perfect dog friendly spot to relax or enjoy the Lake District. Pets welcome at Oak Tree Cottage. Fuel and power inc. in rent Bed linen and towels inc. in rent Travel cot and highchair on request Ample off road parking Private, enclosed patio with furniture, Fishing available on river next to farm, at additional cost (please bring own equipment) Sorry no smoking Shop and pub 2 miles Note: Due to river next to farm, children to be supervised