The Greenhouse at Skelwith Fold

Lake District & Cumbria

A fabulous Lake District holiday cottage designed for relaxed, multi-family holidays.

  • roomUnits 1
  • person Sleeps 2 - 16
  • bed Bedrooms 1 - 6
  • petPets No
  • mobilityMobility Yes
  • Babies
  • Toddlers
  • Older Kids
  • Teens
Set in a peaceful corner of the woodland estate, The Greenhouse is Skelwith Fold’s largest and most flexible child-friendly cottage. Sleeping up to 16 across six bedrooms, with four located on the ground floor, it works brilliantly for multi-generational stays. With generous living areas, games room, private garden, hot tub and woodland views, it’s made for big family gatherings. Play areas, woodland trails and Slew Tarn are a stroll away. Ambleside and Windermere are easy days out.

About this place

Best bits

  • Space for big family groups - six bedrooms and generous living areas mean everyone has room.
  • On-site play and open space - play areas, The Henge field and woodland trails are close by.
  • Four ground-floor bedrooms Ideal for mixed ages and accessibility needs.

Top tips

  • Bring walking boots - woodland and tarn walks begin right from the door.
  • Check the food van nights - pre-order to skip queues and enjoy no-cook evenings.
  • Use The Henge - a huge field for ball games and letting off steam.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Hot tubs
Play room
Outdoor play equipment
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Location & local area

About the owners

Henry Wild

Listed since December 2025

Skelwith Fold was bought in 1996 by the Wild family. Although the park had been well cared-for by its previous owners, the once carefully tended grounds had lost their landscaped appearance. Azaleas and Rhododendrons had run riot, and many specimen trees and shrubs were lost, quite literally, in the undergrowth.

Today, more than twenty-five years later, our restoration work of the grounds still continues – and the change has been spectacular. Forgotten or neglected features, such as the park’s mystical tarn, have been brought back to their full glory. And pathways have been created to allow guests to explore the delightful woodlands and enjoy the beautiful views which suddenly open up.

Our changes have benefited wildlife too. Elsewhere on this website you can read how our conservation work has brought a new lease of life to Skelwith’s indigenous flora and fauna.

Owner recommendations

  • Hawkshead Chocolate Factory – Hands-On Chocolate Making and Sweet Treats

  • Windermere Lake Cruises – Gentle Boat Trips with Lakeside Stops for Families

  • Grizedale Forest – Woodland Trails, Family Cycling Routes and Outdoor Art

  • Lake Kayaking – Calm Water Adventures for Confident Kids and Grown-Ups

  • Graythwaite Adventure Centre – High Ropes, Zip Lines and Forest Challenges

  • Off-Road Driving with Kankkunen – Family-Friendly 4x4 Experiences in the Lakes

  • Lakes Laser Tag – Outdoor Woodland Games for Older Children and Teens

  • 8. Chocolate making Factory at Hawkshead

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