Guest accommodation is self contained and comprises 3 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin and 1 single) on the first floor, all en-suite (bath and shower) with full facilities (tea/coffee, television, radio, hairdryer, books and magazines). On the ground floor is a spacious oak beamed sitting room with 2 log fires, comfortable sofas and easy chairs, which opens onto a terrace, lawn and delightful garden and grounds. There is a separate breakfast room overlooking the garden where you will enjoy a selection of fresh local foods from the Cartmel Valley - including Cumberland sausage, smoked bacon, farm eggs and fish, plus homemade breads, marmalades and jams. We are always happy to meet individual needs. Other facilities available include ample parking, clothes drying, pressing and ironing and shoe cleaning.

Cartmel was hollowed out by the glacier which carved out Lake Windermere before depositing its silt which now forms the sands of Morecambe Bay. In 1188 the Augustinian monks founded Cartmel Priory which remains the focal point of the village. Today Cartmel, with its 120 listed buildings and narrow streets is a Conservation Area which contains interesting pubs, hotels, restaurants and shops. It is the home of the world famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding! The area is excellent for walking, with 5 foot and bridle paths converging north of Hill Farm. There is also riding and pony-trekking, golf, tennis, swimming and fishing with boats on Lake Windermere. Grange-over-Sands, 3 miles distant, is a small coastal resort with west coast rail services to London and Scotland. The M6 motorway (Juncion 36) is 10 miles distant. Cartmel is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District to the north and the Yorkshire Dales to the east. The ancient city of Lancaster lies to the south. Maps and guidebooks are available; Mountain Goat minibus tours offer a chance to be driven on a sight seeing tour off the beaten track.

To move around the map and view the surrounding area, simply click and drag on the map or use the controls in the top left hand corner. Mrs P A Foulerton Hill Farm, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 7SS Tel: 015395 36477. Getting here by Road: Go to M6 Junction 36 follow A590 signs to Barrow for 8 miles to top of long steep hill with signpost for Cartmel on left. Go into Market Square in the centre of the village and exit by the lane right of Cartmel Village Shop, follow for 1/2 mile and turn up the lane on left signposted cul-de-sac; follow Hill Farm signs from there to steep hill with sign and lamp on right. Getting here by Rail: Travel to Grange-over-Sands station (via Lancaster) and take a taxi from station forecourt (or telephone 015395 32576).

The Foulerton family converted Hill Farm from a near ruin in the 1960's to a lovingly restored house and grounds. The price for a double room is from 40 to 50 per person per night, this includes the award winning full english breakfast. The price for a single room is from 40 to 45 per night per person again including a full english breakfast. Minimum period of stay at the weekend is two nights. Hill Farm, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 7SS Tel: 015395 36477 or Fax: 015395 36636 Email:-

This historic farmhouse was built in 1537 on a sunny hillside over the monastic village of Cartmel, just south of Lake Windermere. It's peaceful grounds, set in 60 acres of upland farming land and bluebell woods, are a haven for wildlife. The natural outcrops are sites for alpine flowers and the small tarns contain crayfish and carp. There are superb panoramic views over valleys, fells and the sands of Morecambe Bay to the Irish Sea far beyond. Pat Foulerton has won numerous accolades including runner up in the 2004 Excellence in England award which covers the whole of the UK. AA English Tourism Council 5 Diamonds. Cumbria Tourist Board BB Winner of the year 2003. Excellence in England Silver BB of the year 2004. Visit Britain Quality Assurance 5 Diamonds; Gold Award. AA Best Breakfast Award. The breakfasts at Hill Farm are famous for their quality and use of local produce, with a large choice on offer to suit all tastes. This is indeed an ideal place for exploring the Lake District.

 Clothes dry cleaning
 Hairdryer
 Ironing facilities
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace