A family-run, environmentally friendly bistro with rooms near Grasmere: climb to the nearest viewing spot. Dogs welcome too
7 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 13 Nov 24 - 13 Nov 24
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£145 - £225 per night
The Experience
This sustainably converted farmhouse and its outbuildings are a mile outside Grasmere – just the right distance to wander in and potter around. You’ll find plenty of cafes for tea and cake, independent gift shops to browse, and a visit to Dove Cottage, William Wordsworth’s home from 1799 to 1808, is a must.
The bistro is a family-run affair with Dave and Sally behind the scenes, their daughter Jess cheerfully running front of house, and son-in-law Will heading up the kitchen. The breakfast menu is interesting: from a plump filled floury sarnie to the Yan brekkie, salmon and eggs or homemade muesli with yogurt and seasonal fruit. Lunch and dinner is modern European with a twist. Eat in the airy bistro, or out on the terrace in fine weather.
Unfussy bedrooms all have comfy seating, views of the fells and en suite shower rooms. There’s a guest sitting room to take your tea in, Ambleside is only three miles and Lake Windermere, Coniston and Keswick are all within a half hour drive.
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We think you'll love
- Will’s inventive cooking - local, seasonal and absolutely delicious
- Being outside the touristy hustle and bustle but so close to the Lakes, Grasmere and Ambleside
- Soaking up the views of the fells - Helm Crag and Silver How - from the terrace
You should know
- The bathrooms only have showers
- Breakfast isn’t included in the room price
- There are three dog-friendly bedrooms on the ground floor
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £145
- Surcharges
- Sofabed available.
- 7 Twin/doubles
- From £145
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rates available with discounts applied for 2 nights or more.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Breakfast from £4.95. Starters from £6.95. Mains from £17.95.
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Reviews
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Great views and wonderful to be able to walk from the doorstep. Unusual breakfast choices make a refreshing change. Food definitely above-average.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Grasmere, in the heart of the Lake District, is popular with tourists and can get busy in high season. It’s a charming town with plenty of independent shops and thrives on its Wordsworth connection. Windermere and Keswick are close. The hiking and cycling all around are superb.
Local points of interest from Dave & Sally Keighley
- Our name ‘The Yan’ directly translates to ‘the one’ from the old Cumbrian dialect counting system that is still used for counting sheep today.
- The farm house stands on a large boulder base; there was probably an earlier building than the present house which dates to circa 1620.
- The name 'Broadrayne' traces back to the old Norse language and translates as 'Broad' (wide) and 'rein' (long strip). The farm sits above what would have been the flood plain of the valley and below the high fells behind the farm.
- Broadrayne Farm has over the years bred some of the best sheep in the Lake District. The grey-faced sheep you can see round the farm are Lakeland Herdwicks.
- We also have various poultry wandering around the farm, including runner ducks and various hens
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Introducing
Dave & Sally Keighley
Sally and Dave bought Broadrayne Farm in 2012 after semi-retiring and moving from Yorkshire. They have made huge efforts to be as sustainable as possible - see their website for glorious details. Daughter Jess and Will joined them in 2018 after many years managing a chalet company in France.
We absolutely loved our stay at The Yan, and honestly couldn't fault it! The rooms are spotless and stylish, the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and the location is a perfect central base for exploring The Lakes. But the food, the food is what makes this place extra special. Delicious local, seasonal food and incredible flavours in the small, intimate bistro. We were able to explore so much of The Lakes from this location, and there are so many walks you can do from the door - ideal if you don't want to be driving around. Including Helvellyn! It's also very dog-friendly, which we loved.