We are situated directly on the south Cumbria and north Lancashire county borders, mid way between Kendal and Lancaster. The coast is only three miles away at both Arnside and Silverdale. From our doorstep there are wonderful opportunities for both walking and cycling. We are located on the National Cycle Network and there are opportunities for off-road mountain biking. Fishing, horse riding and golf are also near by.

Leighton Moss RSPB Nature Reserve and Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve (which was originally part of Brackenthwaite Farm) are within two miles.

The area has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) due, in part, to the large areas of limestone pavement, limestone walls, local historic lime kilns and diverse flora and fauna.

In addition to the immediate attractions, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, the Forest of Bowland AONB and Morecambe Bay are all easily accessible.

There are several places to eat out in the immediate area and the nearest pubs are two miles away at Beetham and Hale.

More detailed information on the area can be found by visiting:

• Information about the Arnside/Silverdale AONB, including links to:
  • Information on conservation management of the ANOB
    
  • The Limestone Heritage Project
    
  • The local ANOB Landscape Trust
    
  • AONB Business Forum Website Visit Bittern
    
• Local tourist information on the area and local attractions.
• Leighton Moss RSPB Nature Reserve, including a Calendar of Events.
• Information about Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve.
• Lancaster Canal Cycleway information.
• Local bus timetables.
• Detailed information on the historic local railway station where Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter, starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard was filmed in 1944.
• Information on the near by Lune Valley.
• Tourist information in and around Lancaster and Morecambe Bay.
• English Nature’s website on Morecambe Bay.
• The official South Lakes website.
• The Lake District National Park Authority website.
• Latest weather forecast for the Lake District National Park.
• Cumbria – The Lake District: Gardens, parks and wildlife.
• Leighton Hall.
• Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority website.
• Information about the Forest of Bowland AONB.
• Heron Theatre at Beetham, the "theatre in the country", which is less than 2 miles away from the farm.
• Dukes Theatre & Cinema, Lancaster - plays & films at North West England venue.
• Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal - plays, films, music, art exhibitions; plus good food & drink.
• Theatre By The Lake, Keswick.
• For cycle hire Budgie Bikes.