Yew Tree Farm
Yew Tree Farm A590, Coniston LA21 8DP England
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Owned by Beatrix Potter and used as Hill top in the film 'Miss Potter' Yew Tree offers a unique place to stay. We offer luxurious historic self catering accommodation in the Farm house, you can take a break from the modern world and step back in time. Our guest quarters have been exquisitely refurbished working with all the original features we have interior designed in period style giving the house exceptional character and a friendly atmosphere. An on farm Butchers, selling Herdwick Hogget (mature lamb) and Belted Galloway Beef, all reared and butchered on the farm.
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Free parking
Free internet
Hiking
Children's television networks
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Clothes dryer
Paid public parking nearby
Car park
Wifi
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Dining area
Fireplace
Seating area
Separate dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Dishwasher
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Separate living room
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Oven
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Radio
iPod docking station
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Languages Spoken
English
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65Somewhat walkable
Grade: 65 out of 100
19Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
10Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
Yew Tree Farm A590, Coniston LA21 8DP England
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Great experience if you love the herdwick sheep or sheep overall. Jo was really friendly, nice and had great knowledge of the breed. It was very interesting to listen to her talk about the heritage of the sheep. The highlight of course was meeting the lovely herdwick sheep. It was absolutely amazing and loved every minute. The sheep were so friendly and it was a pleasure. Will definitely do it again
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: It's outside and inside the barn, be mindful of the weather and a short walk up a path with...
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Bought a Herdwick Experience voucher for my wife as a Christmas present and used it when were on holiday in the Lakes in June. We both had a lovely time and it was very interesting to hear about the history, especially as the farm was once owned by Beatrix Potter who was instrumental in ensuring the preservation of the unique Herdwick sheep breed. The talk takes place in the barn and lasts about an hour. Then we walked a short distance up a track to meet the sheep! We fed them first and they were very enthusiastic, then we just sat down and let them come to us. Some wandered around and between us, others sat down and leaned on us and they were all friendly and happy to be hugged. It was all very interactive! We had plenty of time with them and were able to take lots of entertaining photos. An absolutely fantastic afternoon spent! A couple of things to be aware of…you're in a field of sheep and you'll be sitting down with them, so you're going to get a bit dirty! There's a toilet on site but nowhere to buy refreshments, although the Herdwick Café is only a couple of miles away in Coniston. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jo Watson, Owner at Yew Tree Farm
Responded 6 Aug 2023
Thank you! We appreciate people supporting us by booking on a Herdwick Experience, it’s a very important extra income for the farm and of course we’re SO proud of our amazing ambassador sheep!! Delighted you enjoyed your visit 🤗💕
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The Herdwick Sheep Experience was THE HIGHLIGHT of my time in the Lake District! The first hour Jo sat us in the charming barn to learn about sheep and farming. I found it fascinating and so insightful to the history of the area. I’m a huge Beatrix Potter fan, so I enjoyed the connection to her and learning more about her amazing achievement. Then we walked along a picturesque path to the sheep. We got to feed them. Then sit and cuddle, scratch, and marvel at the sheep. Many photos and selfies were taken. The farm is not located on public transport routes and I was traveling without a car. So I made sure to prebook a local taxi from my hotel to farm and back. It all worked out smoothly. Jo was charming and engaging and inclusive. I wished I lived closer as I would make the experience a regular visit if I could. If you adore animals and hands on experiences I highly encourage you to book this experience. Fun bonus, thus far was used as a set for the movie Miss Potter.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: If you don’t have a car, need to prebook transportation.
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Response from Jo Watson, Owner at Yew Tree Farm
Responded 30 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for such a lovely review 🤗 The Farm is very special, the sheep are even more special, and the people were choose to visit us to visit as are extra special too ☺️
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AJJP1 wrote a review Jul 2023
Appleby-in-Westmorland, United Kingdom1277 contributions243 helpful votes
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Finally had the chance to see it close up, after years of gazing at a distance. What a lovely place, great staff, very authentic, full of charm and history Easy to find You can’t help but take a great photo
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Jo Watson, Owner at Yew Tree Farm
Responded 6 Aug 2023
Thank you 🤗
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Booked this as a birthday present for my wife in January but delayed going until late spring in the hopes of being lambs - we did. This was a great experience. Jo was knowledgeable, entertaining and funny. Kept us thoroughly entertained for an hour telling us about the history of the farm and the Herdwick Sheep in particular. Then it was off to the field to feed, pet and laugh hysterically at the sheep. Honestly if you don't leave here de-stressed and with a spring in your step nothing is going to help you! I haven't seen my wife laugh so much in years.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Where comfortable old clothes - they are going to smell of sheep!
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Response from Jo Watson, Owner at Yew Tree Farm
Responded 6 Aug 2023
What a beautiful review! Thank you 🙏☺️ One of the comments we get most frequently is that people leave ‘feeling really relaxed and happy’ and that they’re ‘smiling for days afterwards’. I do thoroughly love my job! 🤗
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Bought for my wife as an experience to enjoy while in the area celebrating our anniversary, both thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, very interesting and informative talk before we went out into the field to meet the super friendly Herdwick’s in a stunning setting. All in all a highly recommended and magical experience.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for your lovely review! 🤗💕
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My sister bought me a voucher for Christmas so we visited today. The farm was easy to find and had parking. Jo gave a talk which lasted just over an hour, she is obviously very passionate about the farm, the lake district and her sheep. The talk was in the barn we found it very cold so was glad to walk up to the field to meet the sheep. We both absolutely getting up close with the wonderful sheep, what an experience and we were able to get some wonderful photos. We had plenty of time in the field which had wonderful views. A couple of suggestions- it might be worth having some foam mats available for people to sit on, the toilet facilities aren't great with the toilet taking a long time to flush. We were informed that photos could be taken of us together but this never happened which was a shame. We would definitely recommend the experience to others.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Take a foam mat to sit on, wear warm clothes
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My best friend got married at Yew Tree Farm this past August (2022). Being from the states, we came over and made 2.5 weeks out of it, but spent 3 nights in Coniston. She and the groom brought in yurts for guests to stay on property, but having two small children, we didn't think it wise to opt for that situation...wedding guests keeping them up late into the night and the littles waking up hungover party-goers early morning. So, we traveled back and forth from town each day to visit. This property is so lovely! As wedding guests, to have free-reign of the space for the time we were there was amazing! The groom set up a video viewing area in the barn one night. I love the Beatrix Potter history of the house! It's dark and dusty (as I've found most older homes and pub/hotels in the UK), but is quaint and filled with history. The kitchen is small, but the other rooms seemed to be perfect! The barn (where the reception was held) was a FANTASTIC space! So beautiful! It brought together rustic charm and English garden with all of the beautiful flowering plants around it. Food was catered onsite throughout the time we were there. Obviously for the wedding, but the happy couple also brought in meals for themselves and the yurt guests and we enjoyed it on the front lawn while the littles played croquet and other yard games. My friends have a dog, so pets were welcome and there were cats and dogs on property and obviously farm animals-namely sheep with cows on the hill across the road. The kids enjoyed playing in the creek and running in the fields. Other littles warned us of stinging or prickly nettles around. We don't have a history with these, so I tried to just keep my kids near the buildings. The owner is a photographer/artist (I believe mainly of animals), but she captured some beautiful photos of my girls on the property that I'll treasure forever. Although not staying on property, we felt welcomed and enjoyed the time we spent here!…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Wonderful experience at the Herdwick experience at Yew Tree Farm. Our very knowledgeable host Jo was so informative and friendly and happy to answer any questions we had about the gorgeous Herdwick sheep and the wonderful diverse work they do on the farm. The sheep were obviously well loved and meeting them made for an unforgettable experience.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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We spent Christmas at Yew Tree Farm, it’s an incredible experience as it’s a Grade 2 listed building, set in the most beautiful scenic area and also a working farm. I felt privileged to be able to stay in such a historic building. Inside it’s decorated in William Morris wallpaper, with creeky floors and beams and wonderful old furniture. The bathrooms, all three of them are well equipped with strong pressure showers and one has a wonderful huge bath. Three bedrooms, two with four poster beds, and one twin have crisp white linen and heavy duvets all of exceptional quality. There’s a well presented dining room which I dressed for Christmas with paper chains and fairy lights. There was a Christmas tree provided and little Christmassy touches throughout. The living room with an open fire was cozy and comfortable and you could almost feel the history of the place. Every attention to detail with lamps and fittings all appropriate to the building. There was a secure stone walled private garden, where my Schnauzer dog played and around the side of the property a hot tub which was the perfect place to spend an evening. The kitchen has everything you could need to prepare a full Christmas dinner or any other meal you may care to make. The property is well situated, for walks and close enough to visit Ambleside and Hawkshead. The owners work and live on site but are busy and you really only see them about their jobs, though it was nice to know they were about if we needed them. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone looking to stay in a place both beautiful, and full of charm.…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Take a hairdryer. Take dressing gowns for the hot tub to wrap up in before/ after.
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PRICE RANGE
US$606 - US$654 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandCumbriaLake DistrictConiston
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yew Tree Farm
Which popular attractions are close to Yew Tree Farm?
Nearby attractions include Coniston Water (0.5 miles), Ruskin Museum (0.5 miles), and Donald Campbell's Grave (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Yew Tree Farm?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, free internet access, and self serve laundry.
Which room amenities are available at Yew Tree Farm?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a dining area, and a dishwasher.
What food & drink options are available at Yew Tree Farm?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Yew Tree Farm?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Yew Tree Farm?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Green Housekeeper Cafe, Steam Bistro, and Herdwicks Cafe.
Is Yew Tree Farm located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the centre of Coniston.
Are any cleaning services offered at Yew Tree Farm?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Yew Tree Farm?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Yew Tree Farm?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Brantwood (1.0 miles), Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House (4.4 miles), and Brantwood (1.0 miles).