WHY STAY WITH US
Situated in 80 acres of private grounds with lovely walks from the doorstep. Whether it's a gentle stroll or a good hike to the high peaks, Yewfield offers many opportunities for exploring this unique national park. The gardens provide a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the stunning views, or on cooler days, sit by the log fire in the lounge and catch up with a good book.
DIRECTIONS
.Yewfield is situated in 80 acres of private grounds at Hawkshead Hill; 1.5 miles from Hawkshead, 4.5 miles from Ambleside and 9 miles from Windermere train station....
FROM AMBLESIDE: Take the A593 towards Coniston and after 0.6 miles, at Clappersgate, turn left onto the B5286 towards Hawkshead.
After approx 1.5 miles turn right towards Coniston, Tarn Hows and The Drunken Duck. Approx 1.7 miles past the Drunken Duck, you
will see a sign to Hawkshead Hill - drive up the hill and we are at the top on the right.
FROM HAWKSHEAD: Go through Hawkshead on the B5285 Ambleside road for approx 0.6 miles and take the left turn onto Hawkshead
Hill sign posted for Brantwood. Carry on up the hill for approx 1.6 miles and turn right at the Baptist Chapel. Continue along this
short country lane and turn right onto the Ambleside road and Yewfield is the second driveway on the left.
Working at Yewfield
If you are interested in working at Yewfield and have experience in hospitality, please send in a CV with information to derek@yewfield.co.uk
WHAT'S NEW AT YEWFIELD
The Apartments are open all year round and Yewfield Guest House is closed from December 7th 2026 to 1st February 2027
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We offer dinner on Friday and Saturday nights at Yewfield seating 7.00 -7.30pm
A 3 course dinner includes olive bread and olives to start - choice of Starters - main course and dessert £34.00 per guest GF and Vegan options
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Concerts
We have classical and contemporary music concerts featuring world class performers, see the Concert page for updates.
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Yewfield e-mail derek@yewfield.co.uk
Tel 015394 36765