
Castlegate House in Hayton, Cumbria is a top-notch detached property that'll make your jaw drop. This spacious four-bedroom house sits just a couple of miles from the stunning Solway Coast. Perfect for large families or friends who want to escape without sacrificing luxury. The owners have thought of everything - seriously, the reviews keep mentioning it.
Set in the peaceful village of Hayton, you're perfectly positioned to explore both the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lake District National Park. The coastal town of Maryport is just 6. 5 miles away with its Georgian architecture and Roman museum. Fancy a beach day? Allonby's 5-mile stretch of sand is only 3 miles from your door.
Castlegate House in Hayton, Cumbria is a top-notch detached property that'll make your jaw drop. This spacious four-bedroom house sits just a couple of miles from the stunning Solway Coast. Perfect for large families or friends who want to escape without sacrificing luxury. The owners have thought of everything - seriously, the reviews keep mentioning it.
Set in the peaceful village of Hayton, you're perfectly positioned to explore both the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lake District National Park. The coastal town of Maryport is just 6.5 miles away with its Georgian architecture and Roman museum. Fancy a beach day? Allonby's 5-mile stretch of sand is only 3 miles from your door. After a day of exploring, you'll love coming back to your private hot tub.
The accommodation includes four bedrooms: one double, one twin (convertible to super-king) and two king-size rooms (one with en-suite). The kitchen is stylish with an island unit, while the spacious lounge offers plenty of comfortable seating. There's even a study area between two bedrooms if you need to catch up on work - though why would you?
Visit Senhouse Roman Museum (6.5 miles, 15 minutes), Lake District Coast Aquarium (6.5 miles, 15 minutes), Cockermouth - Wordsworth's birthplace (9 miles, 20 minutes), or Bassenthwaite Lake (14 miles, 30 minutes). Each offers a different slice of Cumbrian life and landscape.
Castlegate House is the holiday home that'll ruin all future holidays because nothing will compare. The enclosed garden with BBQ and bar area means summer evenings sorted. And did I mention the hot tub? Perfect for a cheeky glass of wine under the stars.
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Updated: 17 Sep 2026, 2:47am
Brown Dyke Stables Scaleby 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.
54m
(177 feet above sea level)
Brown Dyke Stables Scaleby sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.7609780° N | Longitude: 3.385905° W
Today's sun times for Aspatria (Thursday, 17 September 2026):
5:48am
Sunrise
5:27pm
Golden Hour
6:27pm
Sunset
This month in Aspatria, you have approximately 12.66 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
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Discover why our guests keep coming back to Castlegate House
Guests consistently praise the spotless condition of Castlegate House. The property maintains high standards that exceed expectations.
The kitchen has everything you need and more. Guests love the island unit, quality appliances and thoughtful extras.
The large private hot tub is a major highlight. Perfect for relaxing after exploring the Solway Coast or Lake District.
Many guests mention the thoughtful welcome basket that greets them on arrival - even including treats for dogs!
The large enclosed garden with bar area and BBQ gets top marks. Secure for dogs and ideal for outdoor meals.
The attention to detail and quality of furnishings throughout the house receives frequent praise in guest reviews.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Castlegate House by car, take the A596 towards Aspatria and follow signs for Hayton village. The property is easily accessible with off-road parking for three cars available on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Aspatria, approximately 3 miles from Hayton. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to the property. Maryport station (6.5 miles away) offers more frequent services.
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