About

Our home is a farm in the beautiful Lake District National Park where the scenery is breathtaking; we have spectacular views from the mid 17th century farmhouse as it sits high above the Cartmel Valley.  Come and relax with friends and family in the farmhouse private garden with 7 seat hot tub or the secluded garden in our 1 bedroom cottage, and wander through our private woodland and along the public footpaths to enjoy peace and serenity.

When not rented out the farmhouse and cottage are our homes plus home to our Friesian Horse Sanctuary with many beautiful horses both retired and rescued.  They have featured in many national and international press articles and our World's First 'Stable Stays' accommodation took centre stage in the Netflix series "Jack Whitehall - Travels with My Father'.  Access to the Sanctuary is restricted however our unique on-the-ground experiences can be booked in advance The Friesian Experience  (please note we are not a trekking centre therefore riding is not available). 

Cartmel is home to a racecourse, 2 x Michelin starred restaurants, good pubs and restaurants, Sticky Toffee Pudding, ancient Cartmel Priory and of course our stunning Friesian black horses.  The centre of the village (1 mile) is a gentle stroll.


We offer concierge services include housekeeping, private chef, wood for the open fireplace and outdoor fire pit and gas for the Weber BBQ. Furry friends are welcome at an additional £25 per pet.


Our History by Tamara Alexander:

Greenbank Farm has been in our family for over 111 years. It was originally run as a dairy and beef farm by our great-grandfather, Major Tom Dixon, who also bred racehorses. The farm was tenanted for two generations after that, until our parents and my sister Tracey moved back in 2006. By then, the place was very run-down and needed a lot of love and hard work.

I moved onto the farm in 2017, after our dad passed away, and Mum, Tracey and I have worked hard to bring the farm back to life. Sadly mum passed away in June 2025. Letting out the cottage and our 7 bedroom farmhouse now helps us raise funds to continue restoring and looking after the beautiful, though rather neglected, Grade II listed buildings that mean so much to our family.

As well as being our family home, the farm is also the heart of The Friesian Experience – our Friesian horse Sanctuary, which Tracey and her team run. During your stay, the horses will continue their daily routines and you may see visitors arriving to spend time with them. This is a working farm, and part of its charm is the gentle comings and goings of the horses up and down the driveway.

* For enquiries please email tamara@greenbankfarmholidays.co.uk * 

 

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Our Facilities


  • Bbq Available
  • Beach Nearby
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Country Retreat
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Daily House Keeping
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Golfcourse (within 2 Miles)
  • Hot Tub
  • Linen And Towels Provided
  • Luxury
  • Mountain View
  • Mountain View Rooms
  • Netflix
  • Parking On-site
  • Pet Friendly Room
  • Romantic Breaks
  • Rural Location
  • Self-catering
  • Walking Holidays
  • Well Behaved Dogs Welcome
  • Barbecue Provided
  • Canoeing / Kayaking Nearby
  • Cycling Nearby
  • Dog Walk Nearby
  • Gas Cylinders Available
  • Holiday Homes For Hire
  • Running Water
  • Watersports Nearby
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel And Power Included
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair Available
  • Open Fire
  • Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Woodburning Stove