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Blencathra Centre, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SG

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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 14.00 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.

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Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Castlerigg£500.00 per unit per week
Derwent View£490.00 per unit per week
Latrigg View£620.00 per unit per week
Lonscale£3,780.00 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.

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Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

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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

Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
  • Cumbria AwardsCumbria Tourism Quality Charter Cumbria Tourism Quality Charter 2016
  • Green TourismGreen Tourism Gold Award Green Tourism Gold Award 2020
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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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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