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Between Fell And Sea is a carefully crafted shepherd's hut on a tranquil smallholding in Ponsonby near Seascale, Cumbria. It sits with fells to the east and the coast to the west the views stretch from the mountains all the way to the sea. This is a studio-style retreat for two, built for comfort and quiet.
The surrounding area is outstanding. Wastwater England's deepest lake is 6. 5 miles away. Scafell Pike is 9 miles. The coast at Seascale is just 3 miles with beaches at St Bees and Silecroft nearby. Gosforth village with shops and pubs is 3. 5 miles away.
Between Fell And Sea is a carefully crafted shepherd's hut on a tranquil smallholding in Ponsonby near Seascale, Cumbria. It sits with fells to the east and the coast to the west the views stretch from the mountains all the way to the sea. This is a studio-style retreat for two, built for comfort and quiet.
The surrounding area is outstanding. Wastwater England's deepest lake is 6.5 miles away. Scafell Pike is 9 miles. The coast at Seascale is just 3 miles with beaches at St Bees and Silecroft nearby. Gosforth village with shops and pubs is 3.5 miles away. Paths, trails and bridleways criss-cross some of England's most remote landscapes right from the door.
Inside the hut you get a king-size bed with fell-to-sea views, a compact kitchenette with hob, microwave and fridge-freezer, plus an en-suite shower room with fluffy towels. The open-plan studio layout includes a dining table that folds away. Up to two dogs are welcome.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway (5.5 miles, 12 mins), Muncaster Castle (11 miles, 20 mins), Hardknott Roman Fort (11 miles, 25 mins) and Wastwater (6.5 miles, 15 mins) are all within easy reach.
The wood-fired hot tub on the private terrace is the centrepiece. Watch alpacas, donkeys and sheep wander the smallholding. Between Fell And Sea suits couples and solo travellers who want real Lakeland scenery without the crowds.
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Ponsonby, Cumbria17°C
Clear sky
Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:46am
Swallows Nest is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
166m
(545 feet above sea level)
Swallows Nest sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.4445200° N | Longitude: 3.440181° W
Today's sun times for Ponsonby (Wednesday, 15 July 2026):
3:55am
Sunrise
7:44pm
Golden Hour
8:44pm
Sunset
This month in Ponsonby, you have approximately 16.82 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Swallows Nest.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Between Fell And Sea
Soak in the private wood-fired hot tub after a day on the fells. The views from it stretch across open countryside.
Wake up to views of the fells from the king-size bed. On a clear day you can see all the way to the sea.
Alpacas, donkeys and sheep roam the smallholding. You can say hello to them from the private terrace.
The terrace is fully private and perfect for eating outside. The views make every meal feel worth it.
Up to two dogs are welcome at this property. The surrounding trails and nearby beaches are ideal for long walks.
Guests can use eggs from the smallholding's rescue hens. Perfect for cooking up a proper breakfast in the kitchenette.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Between Fell And Sea by car, head towards Ponsonby near Seascale in Cumbria using postcode CA20 1BY. The shepherd's hut is on a smallholding with private parking for one car on arrival.
The nearest station is Seascale, approximately 3 miles from the property and reachable by taxi. From Seascale station you can get a short taxi ride directly to the smallholding.
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