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Slakes Farm is situated in the beautiful Eden Valley 2 miles from Milburn , it is a small sheep and beef farm of around 40 acres. The farmhouse dates from 1743.

Milburn nestles at the foot of the Pennines with CrossFell in the background an area famous for the Helmwind. Lake Ullswater is 15 miles away and views of the Lake District Fells can be seen from the farm.

The village still has its church, primary school, and WI.

For your comfort we are a No-Smoking establishment and also please note that Guests Dogs are not permitted as our dogs, Moss and Ben, have squatters rights!

We have some beautiful British Lop Pigs, which we will use for breeding her at the farm. A traditional British Pig breed we are pleased to keep tradition alive.The breed is well know for the long floppy ears, and the black and white colouring.

Milburn is a village three miles north of Temple Sowerby.

It is a classic example of a medieval fortified village, with its sandstone houses arranged around a 4.5 acre rectangular green. The green was only open at its four corners, making it easy for defensive purposes as well as useful for penning in sheep. These corner entrances were walled up each winter. Access to the village was through narrow easily defended gaps between the houses.

The village green has been used as common land for centuries, with many residents still retaining their grazing rights. There is a 40 foot high maypole on the green, which is believed to have been erected on an ancient Celtic burial site.