
This 3-bedroom hot tub house is a stylish countryside retreat in Brampton, Cumbria, attached to a main farmhouse and set in an elevated position with uninterrupted views over Castle Carrock Reservoir and the surrounding Cumbrian landscape. Modern Regency-inspired interiors sit alongside practical touches like a wood burner and smart TV. The glass-enclosed balcony with bi-folding doors houses a private hot tub perfect after a day on the fells.
You're on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape with Cold Fell walks on your doorstep. Hadrian's Wall is just 2. 5 miles away. Castle Carrock village is 1. 5 miles and Brampton's independent shops and cafes are 4 miles.
This 3-bedroom hot tub house is a stylish countryside retreat in Brampton, Cumbria, attached to a main farmhouse and set in an elevated position with uninterrupted views over Castle Carrock Reservoir and the surrounding Cumbrian landscape. Modern Regency-inspired interiors sit alongside practical touches like a wood burner and smart TV. The glass-enclosed balcony with bi-folding doors houses a private hot tub perfect after a day on the fells.
You're on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape with Cold Fell walks on your doorstep. Hadrian's Wall is just 2.5 miles away. Castle Carrock village is 1.5 miles and Brampton's independent shops and cafes are 4 miles. Guests also get complimentary access to leisure club facilities at a nearby hotel.
The house sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms. There are two super-king rooms, one with an en-suite bath and shower and a king-size room. The second super-king can be arranged as a twin. There are two bathrooms plus a separate WC in the utility room.
Talkin Tarn for water sports is nearby. Carlisle with its medieval castle is 11 miles. The Lake District's northern fringes are 27 miles away.
This property suits families and groups of six wanting space, views and a hot tub in genuinely spectacular Cumbrian countryside.
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Heads Nook, Cumbria3°C
Clear sky
Updated: 8 Oct 2026, 2:47am
The Old Vicarage 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.
207m
(679 feet above sea level)
The Old Vicarage sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.8783740° N | Longitude: 2.7071° W
Today's sun times for Heads Nook (Thursday, 8 October 2026):
6:24am
Sunrise
4:31pm
Golden Hour
5:31pm
Sunset
This month in Heads Nook, you have approximately 11.11 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at The Old Vicarage.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to this house
Soak in the private hot tub on the glass-enclosed balcony while looking out over Castle Carrock Reservoir and open countryside.
Bi-folding doors open onto a stunning enclosed glass balcony with outdoor seating and sweeping views across the Cumbrian landscape.
The living area has a wood burner ideal for winding down after long days walking Cold Fell or exploring Hadrian's Wall.
All guests get free access to leisure club facilities at a nearby hotel a great bonus on top of everything the property offers.
The elevated setting gives uninterrupted views over Castle Carrock Reservoir from the living space and balcony throughout your stay.
Up to two dogs are welcome at this house making it a solid pick for those who want to bring pets on a Cumbrian walking holiday.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach this stay by car, head towards Brampton in Cumbria and follow signs towards Castle Carrock. The property sits in an elevated position on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape with private parking for two cars to the rear.
The nearest railway station is Brampton (Cumbria), with Carlisle also a practical option at around 11 miles away. From either station a taxi or local bus will get you to the property.
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Postcode: CA8 1AS
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