Holiday in the Hills

Holiday in the Hills

South Lake District / Yorkshire Dales Self - Catering Holidays

Sedbergh 3 miles, Kirkby Lonsdale 9miles, Kendal 11 miles

Greenholme is a 15 acre smallholding where we breed Alpacas near the small village of Killington.
Ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Eden Valley, Trough of Bowland, Hadrians Wall, Scottish Borders and much more, by foot, car or bicycle. Ideal base for walkers, or just relaxing in this tranquil setting overlooking the mountain scenery. The alpacas we keep on the farm will keep you entertained and there is always something going on in the vista and ever changing scenery, a favourite with artists that we regularly have to visit.
Safely secluded - Quiet Location – 1/3 mile up its own private road in an elevated position with magnificent views over the Lune Valley and Howgills looking towards Sedbergh and beyond, on the intersection of two footpaths giving immediate access to an extensive footpath network, (no need to use the car). Open countryside all around with Right to Roam access land only a field away. If you like swimming the river is a favourite and just 1/2 a mile away at the bottom of the hill (also good for a picnic or a bit of a book read).
The Accommodation comprises of two adjoining cottages, a conversion from farm buildings, designed for all year occupancy with high insulation and double glazing. Centrally heated with additional wood/multi fuel stoves in the living room for those cosy evenings.

To the Fell

Walking .- Footpaths from the door - No need for the car - to suit all levels, from gentle valley and riverside walks to demanding routes across Hill and Dale.

North - takes you through Cowby wood and onto Fox’s pulpit ( Dales Way 1 mile.)

South - takes you to Killington Village then on down the valley passing through Rigmaden, Mansergh onto Kirkby Lonsdale

West - is over the fell (right to roam land - bracken and heather) it emerges after 2 miles at Killington Reservoir with sailing boats and nature reserve. Also in this direction is a SSSI at Lane Ends.

East - goes to the River Lune then onto Sedbergh and Howgills the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park - Dentdale - Garsdale - Barbondale - Wensleydale, Eden Valley and Limestone Country. with 3 the Peaks. Ingleborough - Whernside and Penyghent if you like a challenge.

Wildlife. As well as having Alpacas, we have a large variety of wildlife in the area. Deer on the hillside behind us, foxes and badgers are occasional visitors. This year we have had our first otter sighting reported. The bird population is very varied (Leighton Moss wild life reserve 25 minutes drive), buzzards are a common sight circling above the fields on most fine days, curlews in the spring bring their own magical sound as do the oyster catchers when they come up from the river Lune. We also have Dippers, Kestrels, Sparrowhawks, Herons, Woodpeckers , Stonechat's , Owls and many more species. A walk across the fell from us will bring you to Killington reservoir where many ducks and geese winter on the nature reserve.

Sedbergh is the nearest town for shopping and has a Tourist information centre.
Kendal is the gateway to the Lakes and has a large variety of shops, leisure centre, museums and arts centre.
Ingleton, Dent, Wensleydale are well known for their caves waterfalls and limestone scenery, and just 20 minutes away is the Settle Carlisle Steam railway with Dent Station 10 miles away.

email:peter@greenholme.fsnet.co.uk.

Peter and Ysobel Sugden, Greenholme, Killington, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10-5EP

tel:-(0)15396 21153