Blencow

The village of Blencow, about a mile and a half beyond Greystoke en route for Newton Reigny and Penrith, is divided by the River Petteril into two small hamlets called Little and Great Blencow. In the centre, beside the village green, is an attractive pub called the Crown Inn, which serves good food and real ale. For those wishing to linger and enjoy the local attractions, Ullswater is nearby and is well worth a day cycling around. You can jump aboard one of the ancient steamers that ply this magnificent and easternmost of the Lakes.





Accommodation
Little Blencowe Farm, Barbara Fawcett, Blencow, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DG

This 18th century farmhouse is comfortable and friendly and all rooms are furnished in keeping with period. The bedrooms have some aded luxuries, however, such as hospitality trays, hairdryers, TV and armchairs. Good wholesome breakfasts are provided using Local produce and homemade bread and jams. An extensive evening meal menu is available on request, to be ordered in advance (there is also a good local pub which serves excellent food). Little Blencowe Farm is a mixed dairy and sheep farm with the milking of 150 Ayrshire cows being the main enterprise.

Tel : 017684 83338 or 07745460186

Website : www.littleblencowe.co.uk

Email : bef@littleblencowe.wanadoo.co.uk

Rooms : 1 T/D, 1D

B&B : £27-£35

Evening Meal : Yes

Secure lock up : Pub (The Crown) is on the doorstep

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Mill Farm, Susan & Terry Foster, Mill Farm, Blencow, Penrith, CA11 0DF

Delightful stone built early 18th century farmhouse once part of the Greystoke (Tarzan) estate. A long gravel drive leads up to two ponds and differing levels of terraces and patios surround the house. There are magnificent views towards Ullswater and east across the Pennines. Early starts are catered for as breakfast comprises a generous continental selection. Susan runs a pony trekking centre at Ullswater for those wishing to switch saddles or take a break.

Tel : 017684 83916

Mob : 07764 304884

Rooms : 1D, 1F

B&B : £25 (£30 for single occupancy)

Evening meal : The Crown, a short walk away in Blencow

Secure cycle storage : Drying facilities

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