Lake District Bed & Breakfast Accommodation close to Keswick
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Location.
Mosedale End Farm stay is 14 miles from Lake’s Ullswater & Derwentwater at Keswick. Lake Windermere is 27 miles away by a picturesque drive though the Lake District. Situated in a quiet rural countryside village. Mosedale is conveniently only 4 miles from the main A66 road that travels through Cumbria. - Can I Hike/Walk Wainwrights Northen Fells from the door?
Yes, you can hike/walk straight from the farm gate out onto Carrock, High Pike, Knott, Calva and the Back O Skiddaw, making Mosedale a good starting point. Head off in the other direction for Blencathra, Souther Fell, Mungrisdale common & Bowscale with its beautiful tarn perfect for wild swimming & picnics. - Is Scafell close?
The start of the Corridor route starting at Seathwaite Borrowdale is 20 miles away. - Are you close to the Cumbrian Way?
Yes, we are a simple 40-minute road walk down the Swineside Valley. We accept bag drop off & collection, you can pre book a pack lunch to go & or to have as a picnic at Mosedale in the evening. - Do you have Parking at Mosedale End Farm stay.
There is free off-road parking for our guests, & guests are encouraged to leave their car & go for a local hike/walk during their stay. - Is there an Electric vehicle charger?
Yes, you can charge your EV using the VoltShare car charger. You will need to download the VoltShare app. - Are there any country pubs within walking distance?
The Mill Inn is an easy 30-minute road walk away. Our favourites The Old Crown at Hesket New Market & the Odd Fellows at Caldbeck are 5 & 6 miles away. - Do you offer pack lunches?
Yes. We also feature an on-site honesty fridge in the boot room stocked with homemade sandwiches and treats for your fell hikes/walks. - Can we prepare our own food at the farm?
Yes. Each of en-suite rooms & romantic glamping pod feature a handy kitchenette, equipped with a fridge, microwave, kettle, and toaster, you can easily prep a simple midday lunch pack, heat up a fast-evening snack, or put together a local wine and cheese board. We also feature an on-site honesty fridge in the boot room stocked with homemade sandwiches and treats for your fell hikes. - Can we Stay on a genuine traditional working farm – B&B, Farm Stay?
Yes, we are a working farm who has diversified to offer Farm Stay B&B. On Mosedale End Farm there is a hefted sheep flock, cattle & free-range hens. Every guest gets a compliantly bag of corn to hand feed the friendly hens. - Can we see the animals and feed the chickens?
Absolutely! We are a real working traditional Lake District hill farm with beef cattle and sheep. When you stay at Mosedale End Farm, you will receive a complimentary bag of corn to hand-feed our friendly, free-range hens (who absolutely love joining in for a selfie). Depending on the season, you can also book to watch our working collies during a summer sheepdog demonstration & learn about farming and watch the collie dogs herding the sheep. - Do you have Wi-Fi?
Yes, Mosedale End Farm stay has excellent fibre internet, so you can watch a film, post your selfie`s or catch up on important work emails. - Do you have a phone signal?
Yes, Mosedale End Farm has a very good phone signal. - Can I stay room only?
Absolutely, we apricate that not everybody is a breakfast eater or has their own special dietary requirements so would prefer to eat their own food. - Do you offer Breakfast?
Yes we deliver a delicious Breakfast Picnic Hamper directly to your room. It features thickly cut homemade wholemeal bread, preserves, hard-boiled eggs produced on farm by our free-range hens, and homemade drop scones. Coffee & Tea are already provided in your room. You can wake up slowly and enjoy breakfast in bed or in your socks. Book your Breakfast Hamper from the extra`s menu when booking your accommodation. - How far are you from major Lake District towns?
We offer the perfect mix of peaceful rural seclusion away from the crowds of the central Lake District but an easy drive to the bustling shores of Keswick, Derwentwater, or beautiful Ullswater in just 20 minutes/14 mile drive. - How far from the M6 junction J40 are you?
Mosedale End Farm is a simple 20-minute /14 miles drive from the M6, which makes it lovely rural stopover location for travellers going to & from Scotland. - What are your check-in and check-out times?
Check in time is from 4pm to 7pm but if you’re not going to make this window, we kindly as you send us a text.
If you would like self-check in, please get in touch & we can send details of where to find the key.
An early check in can be purchased from the extra’s menu in the booking process.
Check out is 10am. This is to give us the optimum amount of time to do the laundry, service the rooms & glamping pod and all other jobs to be completed before guest arrival. Thank you so much for your understanding & prompt departure. - Do you accept dogs and pets?
Sorry, NO we do not accept pets/dogs as it upsets our own dogs to have other dogs/pets on their patch. - Is the accommodation ensuite?
Yes, all the Rooms and the Glamping Pod have private shower en-suite`s with towels provided. - Do you have a Bath?
The Romanic Glamping Pod at Mosedale End Farm offers a stunning double-ended luxurious bath tub that beckons for long, indulgent soaks. With its smooth, curved design and deep, inviting waters, it’s the perfect spot for couples to unwind together. This enchanting, dreamy glamping experience promises relaxation, romance, and unforgettable memories. - Is Mosedale End Farm good for couples?
Yes Mosedale End Farm stay is very good for couples who are looking for date nights, special occasions, stopovers to Scotland and looking to spend time with a loved one. - Do you have a family room at Mosedale End Farm?
An extra guest bed can be put up to accommodate a small child in the largest room- The Grainery Suite. - Do you really leave homemade cake & fresh milk in the fridge for guests?
Delicious Victoria sponge cake is made on site in the farmhouse kitchen, and a slice with some fresh milk will be waiting for you in your room fridge. Coffee & tea are provided in your room so all you have to do is put the kettle on & make yourselves at home with a cuppa. - Is it noisy at Mosedale End Farm?
Go to sleep listening to the relaxing rhythm of the countryside, the Tawny owls hooting at dusk, the sheep softly bleating in the back ground. For early risers the dawn chorus is a treat to get up for. - Can I see the Stars and the Northen Lights?
Star gazing at Mosedale End Farm is a magnificent treat with our big open skies with no light pollution on a clear night with no cloud cover. We recommend that you down load a star gazing app to help you identify the constellations and gaze in wounder at the vastness. When the conditions are right you can make out colours in the night sky of the Northen Lights. Look at these colours in the northern sky through your phone camera & see the Aurora Borealis dance in the sky before you. - Do you have a fire pit for guest hire & can you cook on it
Yes Mosedale End Farm has a fire pit for guests to hire. We know it can get expensive if you are eating out every night of your holiday, but you can hire the fire pit & do some flame grill cooking. Basecamp farm shop is a handy 7 miles away, and the towns of Keswick & Penrith with super markets are 14 miles away.
There is only one fire pit, so it is a first come first hired basis. - Do you have baby lambs at Mosedale End Farm?
Yes we have baby lambs from mid-March to mid-April. Exclusively for guests staying at Mosedale End Farm at lambing time, you will be able to meet & cuddle an orphan lamb and of course take a selfie to make your friends jealous. All births are special and if there is an ewe in labour and you are on site, we will invite you to come and watch a birth and delight at the little buddle joy entering the world.
*This is NOT suitable for pregnant ladies or those couples wishing to become pregnant* - Do you offer help the farmer or work experience days?
Answer. No, we have our own fully trained, insured staff & contractor’s whom we use for farm work. - Is there public transport to Mosedale End Farm?
Unfortunately, with have no bus service & the nearest railway station is at Penrith some 14 miles away. We highly recommend you have your own vehicle to stay at our farm in the countryside.
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