Birkerthwaite Farmhouse

Eskdale, North West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 1.6 mi

Tucked away in Eskdale in the heart of the Lake District, Birkerthwaite Farmhouse sleeps four, making it a fitting base for a small family or a couple of friends after a fell-walking break. The valley setting puts you right among some of Cumbria's quietest scenery.

Eskdale Mill is just 1.9 miles from the farmhouse, an easy trip for an afternoon exploring local history. Further afield, the Ravenglass Railway Museum is about 5.9 miles away, and The Ruskin Museum around 7.6 miles, both worth building into a day out. Ravenglass for Eskdale station, also 5.9 miles distant, gives the option of arriving by train and using the little railway to explore the valley without needing a car for every trip.

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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Coniston Water, Boating Centre Sufficient8 mi
Coniston Water, Brown Howe Good8.2 mi
Coniston Water, Monk Coniston Good8.5 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Ravenglass for Eskdale 5.9 miles
Drigg 7.2 miles
Bootle (Cumbria) 7.6 miles

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