
Broadview Hideaway is a cosy single-storey cottage just outside the village of Thursby in Cumbria, roughly 7 miles from Carlisle. It sleeps two and is set up perfectly for a couple wanting a proper rural escape. The private hot tub in the enclosed garden looks out over open countryside a genuinely good spot to wind down.
The setting is quiet and rural but not remote. You're 6 miles from the Lake District and under 20 miles from Scotland. Walks and bicycle routes start from the doorstep. Watchtree Nature Reserve is just 2. 5 miles away.
Inside, the layout is open-plan with a lounge and kitchen island on one level.
Broadview Hideaway is a cosy single-storey cottage just outside the village of Thursby in Cumbria, roughly 7 miles from Carlisle. It sleeps two and is set up perfectly for a couple wanting a proper rural escape. The private hot tub in the enclosed garden looks out over open countryside a genuinely good spot to wind down.
The setting is quiet and rural but not remote. You're 6 miles from the Lake District and under 20 miles from Scotland. Walks and bicycle routes start from the doorstep. Watchtree Nature Reserve is just 2.5 miles away.
Inside, the layout is open-plan with a lounge and kitchen island on one level. There's a Smart TV in both the lounge and the double bedroom. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, coffee machine, slimline dishwasher and fridge-freezer. The shower room is sleek and modern. Parking for one car is on a shared driveway.
Carlisle Castle is 7 miles away (15 mins). Talkin Tarn Country Park is within 20 miles. The Solway Aviation Museum and Tullie House Museum are both reachable within 30 minutes.
Broadview Hideaway suits couples who want peace, countryside views and a hot tub with Carlisle and the Lake District both close by.
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Thursby, Cumbria12°C
Light drizzle
Updated: 16 Aug 2026, 2:46am
Riverside At Armathwaite 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.
37m
(121 feet above sea level)
Riverside At Armathwaite sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.8490220° N | Longitude: 3.065178° W
Today's sun times for Thursby (Sunday, 16 August 2026):
4:47am
Sunrise
6:45pm
Golden Hour
7:45pm
Sunset
This month in Thursby, you have approximately 14.97 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 Riverside At Armathwaite.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Broadview Hideaway
Soak in the private hot tub in the enclosed garden while looking out over open Cumbrian countryside. Perfect after a day out.
Both the lounge and double bedroom have Smart TVs. Great for box sets in the evening or a lazy morning lie-in.
Bicycle routes and walking trails start right from the property. Watchtree Nature Reserve is just 2.5 miles away.
You're incredibly close to the Lake District National Park one of England's most visited natural landscapes.
The open-plan lounge and kitchen island create a snug home-from-home feel. Ideal for two people who want space without excess.
The city of Carlisle is just 7 miles away offering shops, restaurants, Carlisle Castle and Tullie House Museum.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Broadview Hideaway by car, head for the village of Thursby in Cumbria. The cottage is just outside the village and sits roughly 7 miles from Carlisle city centre. On-site parking for one car is available on a shared driveway.
The nearest mainline station is Carlisle, which has direct trains from Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. From Carlisle it is approximately 7 miles to the property a short taxi or car hire journey.
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