Cumbria
Cottages With Hot Tubs
2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Lake District, Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside & More!
2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Lake District, Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside & More!
Bonscale Barn is a beautifully converted stone barn in Watermillock, Cumbria, sitting just one mile from the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. The Ullswater Way passes right by the property you can head straight out on foot from the front door. This is a proper Lake District base with real outdoor access on your doorstep.
Watermillock is a quiet village on the eastern shore of Ullswater. From here you can walk to Little Mell Fell in under a mile, take the Ullswater Steamers from 7 miles away or drive to Aira Force waterfall in 15 minutes. The front of the property catches the evening sun with views across to Ullswater.
The barn sleeps 6 across three bedrooms two doubles and one bunk-bed room, each individually decorated.
Bonscale Barn is a beautifully converted stone barn in Watermillock, Cumbria, sitting just one mile from the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. The Ullswater Way passes right by the property you can head straight out on foot from the front door. This is a proper Lake District base with real outdoor access on your doorstep.
Watermillock is a quiet village on the eastern shore of Ullswater. From here you can walk to Little Mell Fell in under a mile, take the Ullswater Steamers from 7 miles away or drive to Aira Force waterfall in 15 minutes. The front of the property catches the evening sun with views across to Ullswater.
The barn sleeps 6 across three bedrooms two doubles and one bunk-bed room, each individually decorated. Ground floor has an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area with bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden. Two bathrooms: a ground floor shower room and an upstairs family bathroom.
Nearby: Aira Force waterfall (4.5 miles), Pooley Bridge (3.5 miles by footpath), Place Fell (8 miles) and Helvellyn (18 miles).
Bonscale Barn suits families and walking enthusiasts perfectly. A private hot tub sits in the enclosed rear garden and there's parking for up to three cars. Two dogs welcome.
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Watermillock, Cumbria13°C
Clear sky
Updated: 22 Jul 2026, 2:46am
The Snug 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.
242m
(794 feet above sea level)
The Snug sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.6063900° N | Longitude: 2.861813° W
Today's sun times for Watermillock (Wednesday, 22 July 2026):
4:03am
Sunrise
7:32pm
Golden Hour
8:32pm
Sunset
This month in Watermillock, you have approximately 16.48 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 The Snug.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Bonscale Barn
The Ullswater Way passes right by the property. Ullswater itself is just one mile away perfect for walks and water sports.
A private hot tub sits in the enclosed rear garden. Ideal after a long day walking the fells or exploring the lake.
The rear garden is mainly lawned and fully enclosed. The front of the property gets the evening sun with views looking over to Ullswater.
Up to two dogs are welcome at Bonscale Barn. The enclosed garden and direct access to walking routes makes this ideal for dog owners.
Bi-fold doors flood the ground floor with natural light. The open-plan layout includes a large dining table and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
Private onsite parking for up to three cars on the side of the property. No need to worry about finding a space in a busy Lake District village.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Bonscale Barn by car, take the A592 along the eastern shore of Ullswater towards Watermillock. The property has private parking for up to three cars on the side of the building, accessed directly from the parking area into the hallway.
The nearest railway station is Penrith, approximately 8 miles from Watermillock. From Penrith you can take a taxi or local bus towards Pooley Bridge and Watermillock to reach the property.
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Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: CA11 0LP
Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: CA10 2NN
Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: CA10 2NN
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