FISHERGROUND FARMHOUSE

Fisherground Farmhouse is situated in the heart of Eskdale, one of the most tranquil valleys of the Lake District. the Farmhouse is large (sleeping 16) with a south facing garden and fantastic views of the surrounding fells and mountains. Fisherground is an ideal base for exploring the fells, rivers, lakes and tarns of this beautiful part of the world.

Eskdale is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks, either on the fells or along the banks of the River Esk, which flows from Scafell at the top of the valley down to the estuary at Ravenglass, an old fishing village complete with a ruined Roman bath-house! The river has natural pools for swimming and is a popular place for canoeing and for fishing. In the Eskdale valley is an 18 hole golf course and private salmon fishing river. The famous Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway runs along the valley, its steam trains leisurely making the seven mile journey down to the sea.

There are five pubs in the valley, one of which (the George IV) is just ten minutes walk from the farmhouse. All welcome children and serve real ales and a wide choice of good food. The village shop and post office, Eskdale Stores, sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers. A public payphone is located 400 yards away, and there is some reception for mobile phones on the Orange network.

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