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Field Studies Council-Blencathra Centre
About
Largely constructed around 1904 the main Blencathra FSC buildings were originally used as a ‘Sanatorium’ due its "wholesome aspect", being sufficiently isolated from any town or village and having a view over “one of the most striking bits of scenery in the Lake District”. The site was purchased by the Field Studies Council in 2013 and substantial improvements have been made to the buildings, including sustainable biomass heating and water supply. The centre's main use now is the provision of courses for schools and universities, but alongside these activities we also offer self-catering accommodation in our traditional stone built cottages. The cottages have been modernized to provide simple, environmentally sustainable, yet comfortable accommodation in this peaceful location on the side of the mountain overlooking the valley below. The cottages are available on a weekly basis from Saturday 16.00 to Saturday at 10.00. Also NEW FOR 2018 is our refurbished Lonscale building, which offers self catering/catered accommodation for group parties of up to 28 guests.
Facilities vary between cottages. Please do contact us to let us know if you have any specific requirements. Note: Access for wheelchair users is at the Lonscale unit only.
Availability Search
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 7
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Borrowdale | £500.00 per unit per week |
| Castlerigg | £500.00 per unit per week |
| Derwent View | £490.00 per unit per week |
| Helvellyn Retreat | £500.00 per unit per week |
| Latrigg View | £620.00 per unit per week |
| Lonscale | £3,780.00 per unit per week |
| Yonder End | £1,400.00 per unit per week |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
|---|
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Breakfast available
- Evening meals
- Packed lunches provided
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Cooking Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Microwave cooker
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Telephone (public)
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Satellite TV
- Television
Site Features
- Garden
Room/Unit Facilities: Castlerigg
- Ground floor bedroom
- Scenic view
- Shower
Property Facilities: Derwent View
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
Property Facilities: Latrigg View
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
Room/Unit Facilities: Lonscale
- Ground floor bedroom
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Independent wheelchair users
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Cumbria Tourism Quality Charter 2016 - Green Tourism
Green Tourism Gold Award 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M6 jct 40 follow the A66 towards Keswick. Threlkeld is off the A66 before you reach Keswick. The centre is located at the end of Blease Road approximately 1.5 miles from the centre of Threlkeld.
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