Whins Farm Howgill, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0BT

A rare and exciting opportunity to rent and manage a traditional upland hill farm, nestled at the foot of the stunning Howgill Fells on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, close to the Lake District National Park.

Whins Farm is being offered as a starter farm opportunity for new entrants, providing an excellent foundation for those seeking to establish and develop their own agricultural enterprise in an outstanding rural setting.

Viewing day held on 27th May 2026.

The holding is available on a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) commencing in September 2026. Applicants will be invited to submit an expression of interest form by the 3rd June 2026.

This represents a truly exceptional opportunity for an ambitious new entrant to take their first step into farming in one of the country’s most picturesque landscapes.

Addington Fund - Whins Farm was recently part bequeathed by the late Mary Blades and part purchased by Addington Fund, a well-respected charity supporting UK farming families through housing, disaster relief and grants for new farmers. Its ‘New Entrant Scheme’ recognises the challenges new entrants face in starting their farming career and marks their continued commitment to the local community.

By bringing Whins Farm into the 'New Entrant scheme,' Addington Fund demonstrates its continued investment in the long term sustainability of UK agriculture and its commitment to supporting the rural communities it serves. This opportunity reflects the Charity’s mission to give new entrants a genuine foothold in the farming sector, creating a pathway for the next generation to establish and grow their own enterprise.

Situation - Whins Farm is situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, largely south westerly facing, at the foot of the Howgill Fells and only 4 miles south of Tebay and Junction 38 of the M6 Motorway.

Whins Farm comprises a well-equipped upland holding extending to approximately 61.85 acres, together with a comprehensively modernised three-bedroom farmhouse, a useful range of traditional and modern farm buildings, ample yard space, and accompanying fell grazing rights on Howgill Fell for 210 sheep.

The farmhouse is of traditional stone construction under a slate roof and has been upgraded throughout to provide comfortable and well-presented accommodation, while retaining its character and charm.

The farm buildings include a traditional stone barn together with a pebbledash concrete block rendered shippon and ample farmyard space, providing practical facilities for livestock and general agricultural use.

Whins Farmhouse - The farmhouse is a traditional, stone built, detached, three-bedroom property under pitched slate roof. The property has been comprehensively renovated with all new internal structures and finishings, which includes internally insulated walls, new flooring throughout, and a new roof which includes an array of solar voltaic panels, ground source under floor central heating, to both ground and first floor, allowing the farm to generate its own electricity, improving the property’s energy efficiency and self-sufficiency.

The farmhouse is split over two floors. The ground floor includes an entrance porch, open plan kitchen, living and dining space, a reception room, utility room and downstairs toilet. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Porch - 0.9m x 1.85m (2’11” x 6’ 1”)
Kitchen – 3.71m x 2.57m (12’2” x 8’ 4”)
Diner - 4.05m x 3.51m (13’3” x 11’ 6”)
Lounge - 3.34m x 3.65m (10’11” x 12’ 0”)
Utility - 2.58m x 3.05m (8’6” x 10’ 0”)
Cloakroom - 3.12m x 2.77m (10’3” x 9’ 1”)
Shower Room - 1.31m x 3.13m (4’4” x 10’ 3”)

First Floor:

Bedroom One - 3.65m x 3.53m (12’0” x 11’ 7”)
Bedroom Two - 3.65m x 3.70m (12’0” x 12’ 2”)
Bedroom Three - 2.66m x 3.22m (8’9” x 10’ 7”)
Bathroom - 2.11m x 2.74m (6’11” x 9’ 0”)

Services - The farmhouse is connected to mains electricity, along with its own solar voltaic panels and battery storage. It is supplied by a spring-fed treated water supply and has drainage to a newly installed sewerage treatment plant.

Energy Performance Certificate - The Energy Performance Rating of the farmhouse is to be confirmed.

Council Tax - The property has a Council Tax Band of C. The local authority is Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland Council).

Farm Buildings - There is a range of traditional and modern farm buildings, within the farmyard.

Land - The land extends to approximately 61.85 acres, comprising a useful mix of meadow and pastureland, which is ideal for livestock grazing. In addition, the farm benefits from 210 fell grazing rights on Brant Fell.

Tenancy - Available on a Farm Business Tenancy starting from September 2026.

Term - Whins Farm is available on a 7 year fixed tenancy, with the intention being that the successful tenant should have secured a long term farm to move onto, allowing Whins Farm to be available once again for a new entrant farmer.

Repairs - The Landlord will be responsible for the structure of the buildings; including the walls and roof, along with the water and electrics supply, up to the stop tap and distribution board, after which point the services will be the tenant’s responsibility. The tenant will be responsible for all other repairs and maintenance.

Rent - Rent will be paid monthly in advance from the start date of the agreement and will be reviewed at three years.

Uses - The use of the holding is restricted to agricultural only, although consideration may be given to compatible diversified activities. There will be an absolute covenant prohibiting assignment or subletting of the whole, or any part of the farm.

Landlord Rights - The timber rights, mineral and sporting rights are reserved for the benefit of the landlord.

Environmental Schemes - There are currently no environmental schemes across the holding.

The successful applicant will be able to apply and enter into schemes once they are in occupation. Any environmental schemes on the farm must receive prior written approval from the Landlord.

Designations - Whins Farm is located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Public Rights Of Way - There are no known public rights of way crossing the farmstead.

Plans - All plans, schedules and measurements have been prepared as carefully as possible and are based on Ordnance Survey online mapping or onsite measurements. All plans are published for indication purposes only and, although they are believed to be correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Pre-Arranged Viewings - Viewings are strictly by appointment only on the pre-arranged open days with the letting agent GSC Grays. Please contact GSC Grays on for further information. The viewing day will be on the 27th May 2026, between 9am and 4pm.

The location of Whins Farm is shown on the location map, Further details and directions can be obtained from GSC Grays.

The postcode for the property is LA8 0BT.

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Particulars written: April 2026 Photographs taken: April 2026