Yew tree farmhouse is partly of 17th century date or earlier, with a new end added in 1743. this date, and the intials of the then owner, george walker, are cut in the ironwork of the front door. the farm gets its name from the yew tree, some 700 years old when it blew down in 1896.. Yew tree farm, coniston: see 73 traveler reviews, 22 candid photos, and great deals for yew tree farm, ranked #10 of 15 b&bs / inns in coniston and rated 4.5 of 5 at tripadvisor.. If you would like more information about the yew tree farm in coniston, please use the contact form below. alternatively, you may wish to telephone jon. on 015394 41433..