Group Booking

Capacity
We can accommodate groups of 40 at a time, however can only seat 20 for food or drinks in one session, we ask groups of a larger size to split in to two and alternate between taking teas and having a short walk with information leaflet (we can provide this in English and Japanese).

Parking
We do not offer coach parking. We can take groups transported by coach if they get off at Glen Mary Car park (150m North of the Farm) and walk the short distance to the Tea room/Farm house, the coach will then have to find suitable parking in Coniston. On the coaches return the group MUST be ready and waiting at the road end so that the coach can load the passengers quickly to avoid causing traffic problems.
We can offer parking for mini coaches and mini buses.

History of Yew Tree Farm
A talk about Yew Tree Farm can be given in English if requested at the time of booking (subject to staff availability). The fee is dependant of the duration and content of the talk.

Toilets
Please note that there are only 2 public toilets available at the Farm.

Refreshments
We can offer a range of refreshments by arrangement, 24 hours notice on menu choice please. 2008 PRICES
Cream Teas - Scone Damson Jam and Cream and Local tea £4.00

Farmhouse Afternoon Tea - Selection of Sandwiches usually Herdwick lamb, smoked salmon and dill, cheese and Westmoreland chutney and, beef and horseradish mustard served with a selection of cakes and tea. £12.50

Soup and a sandwich - Homemade seasonal soup, sandwich and tea £10

Driver / Guide Vouchers
Drivers and group leaders get a complimentary Tea and Scone.

Group Fares
We do not charge a fee for groups having refreshments however we do ask for a 30% non-refundable deposit on predicted numbers and menu choice.
A self guided walk/information pack can be provided for groups and everyone using this facility is asked to pay £2.
Any groups not wishing to take refreshments must contact us to get a quote for visiting the property.

Disabled Access
We regret that the tea room is not easily accessible to wheelchair users due to the historic nature of the property, however we will help in every possible way to enable access to all parts of the tea room and garden for anyone with limited mobility or using a wheel chair.

In the event of Bad Weather...
We do get it sometimes!!!! We will try to allow as many of the group to be seated indoors as possible but regrettably we can only guarantee seating for 20 at a time, there is outdoor undercover areas for use while reading the information packs.

Please note that groups must be pre booked, minimum notice 1 week. To book or to check availability, please call 015394 41433. Groups are classed as 10 people or more.