Field Studies Council - Blencathra

isobelle kelly 

on Google

a week ago

SO. i came here with my school. this trip costed £180 per person, and let me just say, this was NOT worth £180 pounds. we arrived on wednesday and got shown to our rooms. i must admit i was quite excited to unpack and get into a comfy bed but that changed very quickly when i officially entered my room. not only was i disappointed by the utter state of the room, the stench took over. i’ve attached pictures of unexplained stains on the floor in my room and on my bed and pillows. i once asked for bottled water as i am an avid b... read more

Robert Smith 

on Google

3 weeks ago

My third time bringing students to Blencathra. Staff are always very helpful, accommodation and classroom facilities are excellent. The setting is gorgeous and if you get the weather you’ll have a lovely stay. 

Naomi Imeson 

on Google

3 weeks ago

Friendly staff and good accommodation. Excellent tutors and staff throughout, plus an excellent variety of equipment and resources. A lovely place to conduct fieldwork with students. 

A H 

on Google

2 months ago

Tried to trick me into parking there. The landlord had planted flowers infront of the hidden arrow on the sign to make it look like public carpark was left with the visible arrow. An angry lady came out and told us no parking 

Sarah Emery 

on Google

4 months ago

We brought a group of 27 students here for a 2 night stay, and it was fabulous. The students covered so many activities in such a small amount of time, including hiding mammal motels, team building activities, visiting a stone circle, mountain walks, skimming stones by the lake, toasting marshmallows on the fire. The staff were really knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, often going out of their way to make sure the students were happy. The accommodation was warm and comfortable, with a good amount of food (they were great a... read more