The Cottages
Duddon View (sleeps 4)
Cruk beams, oak floors and woodburning stove in a lovely stone fireplace.
Cawfell View (sleeps 4)
Warm and inviting, enormous oak beamed ceiling and a huge stone fireplace with woodburning stove.
Riverside (sleeps 4)
Knarled oak beams, original doors, traditional slate floors and a woodburning stove.
Things to do - Sheepdog Experience
The sheepdog handling courses/activities are designed for the absolute beginner or novice... one-to-one or group tuition.
The beauty of working sheepdogs is that it requires minimum physical effort but offers a real challenge to both dog and handler. The dogs operate on a variety of commands which you will learn. The most fun is when you put your new skills into practice, however, as sheep can be a fickle animal at the best of times they don't always do as instructed and this may be your greatest enjoyment!
Contact/bookings
Alan and Chris on Telephone: 01229 716235
Troutal Farm
Seathwaite
Duddon Valley
Cumbria
LA20 6EF
United Kingdom
Website
www.lakedistrictsheepdogexperience.co.uk
What is involved?
As part of your sheepdog experience you could learn:
- A variety of verbal sheepdog commands.
- How to put sheepdog commands into working practice.
- Some aspects of a busy Lake District sheep farm.
What they offer:
- A comprehensive 1 hour experience where you could learn about sheepdog handling ...max- 3 people ....
- A 2 hour experience which encompasses more aspects of sheepdog handling together with an insight into the training of our younger dogs this includes cream tea with home made cream scones or ...xmas mince pies!
- Group bookings... maximum 3 per hour
- Sheepdog experience is Monday - Friday only
Advisory information
- Don't forget to bring suitable waterproofs and warm clothing - it never rains but just in case!
- Remember to bring stout waterproof foot wear none slip, or wellington's.
- Please think carefully before booking if you have a fear/allergy of dogs and/or sheep/farm animals.