Rose Castle Farm

We offer a wonderful setting for a relaxing break in beautiful countryside, in our Grade 2 listed farmhouse. We are within the grounds of Rose Castle, the home of the Bishop of Carlisle since the 13th century, and only 4 miles from the Lake District National Park.

We are on the Cumbrian Way, near many lovely local walks, and by the river Caldew (fishing permits are available).

We welcome families and offer ‘second to none’ traditional farmhouse food cooked on an Aga. We use local produce wherever possible.

Accommodation is in two double bedrooms, one of which can be easily converted to a family room, and a twin room. There is a shared bathroom with bath and shower.

• Hostess is a qualified nanny (CRB checked), and can babysit at no extra charge
• Qualified in Level 1 of BSL (British Sign Language)
• Transport to and from local eateries
• Cooked breakfast (on farmhouse Aga)
• Packed lunches (£4.00 a head)
• All diets catered for (coeliac, vegetarian, lactose-intolerant etc.)
• We welcome guests who wish to browse around the farm. You are welcome to borrow some wellies
• Hairdryer
• Razorpoint
• Washing and drying facilities
• Bath for walkers to have a long soak

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Directions :

Rose Castle Farm is midway between junction 41 and 42, off the M6, about 6.5 miles from each. It is just off the B5299, 8 miles south of Carlisle.

Exit the M6 at junction 42, take the Dalston road as far as a crossroads by the Black Lion pub.

Go straight across the staggered crossroads, still heading for Dalston, over flat bridge, past Bridge End filling station on left, Bridge End pub on right.

Turn left, go straight up hill towards Wigton, approximately 1 mile. Take turn off left, signed Rose Castle 1 mile, follow country road until entrance to Rose Castle is in front of you, with sandstone pillars and letterbox. Go down drive. Sandstone farmhouse is on your right. Pull on to the gravel drive.