The garden leads into five acres of privately owned wooded fell side, which we are preserving as a nature reserve - deer, red squirrel, rabbit and badger are visitors to the woodland and garden. 

Fern Howe enjoys a splendid view from an elevated position across the upper Derwent Valley to the Skiddaw and Blencathra range of mountains with Walla Crag and Cat Bells to the southeast and the Helvellyn range beyond.

From the woodland the panorama is completed with breathtaking views of Bassenthwaite Lake and over the Whinlatter Pass towards Grisdale Pike, Causey Pike and Barrow and a glimpse of Derwentwater thrown in for good measure.

Keswick, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake are 10 minutes away by car. Buttermere and Crummock Water are reached in 20 minutes via Newlands Pass. The M6 (Junction 40) is only 20 miles east along the A66.

People travelling by public transport are recommended to travel to Penrith (on the main Euston to Glasgow line). We can collect from Penrith or take a bus to Keswick and we will collect from Keswick Bus Station. The nearest airports are Newcastle (85 miles), Manchester (100 miles), Glasgow (150 miles).

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Bypass Keswick on the A66 towards Cockermouth.

Two miles past Keswick, turn left into Braithwaite village (B5292).

In the centre of the village turn right opposite the Royal Oak on the narrow upper road (above sign for Holiday Property Bond) and sign B&B 100yds.

In approx. 300 yds. take the fourth slip road on left,, just past a small cottage on the right and next to black & white garage ,  signposted Fern Howe.

Turn into first drive on left and park in car parking area.