
Croft House Stable is a three-bedroom characterful cottage in Papcastle, a quiet village just 1 mile from Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The wood-fired hot tub in the enclosed rear garden is perfect after a day on the fells. This is a proper Cumbrian retreat with real personality.
Papcastle sits within easy reach of some of the best Lake District scenery. Whinlatter Forest is 6 miles away with mountain biking and walking trails. Bassenthwaite Lake is 7 miles out. Keswick and Derwentwater are 15 miles away. Cockermouth itself has independent shops, pubs and Wordsworth House.
The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms a king-size, a twin and a single.
Croft House Stable is a three-bedroom characterful cottage in Papcastle, a quiet village just 1 mile from Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The wood-fired hot tub in the enclosed rear garden is perfect after a day on the fells. This is a proper Cumbrian retreat with real personality.
Papcastle sits within easy reach of some of the best Lake District scenery. Whinlatter Forest is 6 miles away with mountain biking and walking trails. Bassenthwaite Lake is 7 miles out. Keswick and Derwentwater are 15 miles away. Cockermouth itself has independent shops, pubs and Wordsworth House.
The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms a king-size, a twin and a single. Downstairs you get a beamed kitchen/diner with a wood burner set in a stone surround, a lounge with Smart TV and a timber-framed garden room overlooking the garden. The family bathroom has a clawfoot bath and separate shower.
Wordsworth House and Garden (Cockermouth, 1 mile/5 mins), Whinlatter Forest (6 miles/15 mins), Bassenthwaite Lake (7 miles/18 mins) and Allonby Beach (9 miles/20 mins) are all within easy reach.
Croft House Stable suits families and couples who want a genuine Lake District base with comfort, character and that hot tub waiting when they get back.
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Updated: 26 Jul 2026, 2:47am
Height Of Winder Shepherds Hut 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.
70m
(230 feet above sea level)
Height Of Winder Shepherds Hut sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.6705120° N | Longitude: 3.385965° W
Today's sun times for Papcastle (Sunday, 26 July 2026):
4:11am
Sunrise
7:28pm
Golden Hour
8:28pm
Sunset
This month in Papcastle, you have approximately 16.27 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 Height Of Winder Shepherds Hut.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Croft House Stable
Soak in the wood-fired hot tub in the enclosed rear garden after a day walking the fells or exploring the Lake District.
The beamed kitchen/diner has a wood burner set in a stone surround perfect for cosy evenings with a home-cooked meal.
The family bathroom features an elegant clawfoot bath alongside a separate shower a proper treat after a long day outdoors.
The airy garden room overlooks the enclosed lawned garden a great spot to read or watch the garden on quieter days.
Papcastle sits just 1 mile from Cockermouth and within 15 miles of Keswick, Derwentwater, Whinlatter Forest and Bassenthwaite Lake.
Three bedrooms king-size, twin and single sleep up to five guests with private parking at the front of the cottage.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Croft House Stable is in Papcastle, just 1 mile from Cockermouth. The village is easily reached via the A595 or A66. On arrival, pull in to the private parking space at the front of the cottage and step straight through the front door.
The nearest train station is Workington, approximately 8 miles from Papcastle. From there, a taxi or local bus will get you to the cottage in around 20 minutes.
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