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Scales Farm Country Guest House
Scales Farm Country Guest House, Scales, Trelkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SY
Guest House
About
Nestling on the slopes of Blencathra, 6 miles from Keswick and with spectacular views across the central fells, Scales Farm offers quality accommodation and a superb location to explore the Lake District. The 17th century farmhouse features a welcoming traditional beamed lounge with a wood-burning stove and breakfast room available to customers at all times, ample private parking, secure bicycle storage and drying room.
All our bedrooms are en-suite with TV/DVD/DAB, Wi-Fi, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. We have one room suitable for our mobility impaired guests. Three of our six rooms are dog friendly with direct access to the garden and our own paddock.
Breakfast includes a buffet, full English breakfast or alternatives. Packed lunches provided on request.
Scales Farm is an ideal location, with many classic walks and the coast to coast cycle path accessible from our front door. With the popular White Horse pub, located next door, you can enjoy a relaxing lunch or evening meal of Lakeland food, drink and views. Located just off the A66, Scales Farm is easy to reach by road, just 10 minutes from M6. Complementary pick up from Penrith main line railway station is available for guests arriving by train.
Scales Farm has been awarded the Trip Advisor Excellence Award for 6 years running 2013 - 2019.
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Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 6
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Double ensuite room | Prices from £80.00 to £113.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Flexible ensuite room | Prices from £92.00 to £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
*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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
|---|
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessibility Guide
- Accessible Rooms
- Accessible Toilet
- Disabled facilities
- Level Access
- Wet rooms
Booking & Payment Details
- Travel agent bookings
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Packed lunches provided
- Special diets available
- Unlicensed
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
Leisure Facilities
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Lounge for residents' use
- Telephone (public)
- Television available
- Totally non-smoking
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- CD player
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Minibar in bedrooms
- Radio
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Television
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
- Garden
Target Markets
- Hen/Stag Dos Welcome
Property Facilities:
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
- King-sized bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
Property Facilities:
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Ground floor bedroom
- King-sized bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Elderly and less mobile
Tripadvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent211
- Very Good4
- Average1
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Gradings
- 4 Visit England Stars Guest House
Awards
- Visit England
VisitEngland Silver Award 2020 - Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Visit England
VisitEngland Breakfast Award 2021 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Arriving from Keswick - take the A66 towards Penrith. Pass Threlkeld village on the left and continue up the hill for one and a quarter miles. Take the left turn by the signs for Scales and the White Horse Inn. Scales Farm is on the left before the White Horse. Arriving from the M6/Penrith - leave at junction 40 and take the A66 in the direction of Keswick. Eleven miles from the motorway take a small turning on the right signposted for Scales and with a board for the White Horse Inn. Scales Farm is ahead, next-door to the White Horse.
Public Transport Directions
Arriving by Train - There is a main line train service into Penrith with an excellent service to London and Glasgow. We can pick you up from Penrith station. Arriving by Bus - There are regular bus services from Penrith or Keswick which stop directly opposite Scales Farm. Ask the driver to stop at the White Horse, Scales.
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