
Holme View Cottage is a stylish 4-star bungalow in Longtown, Cumbria that sleeps 6 guests across 3 bedrooms. This spacious country retreat offers stunning uninterrupted views of the Cumbrian countryside from your private hot tub. Perfect for families or friends looking to escape the rat race without sacrificing modern comforts.
Located just 9. 5 miles from Carlisle and 4 miles from the Scottish border, this cottage puts you in prime position to explore both countries. The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within easy reach, offering spectacular coastal walks and wildlife spotting. Fancy a bit of history? Hadrian's Wall is practically on your doorstep.
Holme View Cottage is a stylish 4-star bungalow in Longtown, Cumbria that sleeps 6 guests across 3 bedrooms. This spacious country retreat offers stunning uninterrupted views of the Cumbrian countryside from your private hot tub. Perfect for families or friends looking to escape the rat race without sacrificing modern comforts.
Located just 9.5 miles from Carlisle and 4 miles from the Scottish border, this cottage puts you in prime position to explore both countries. The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within easy reach, offering spectacular coastal walks and wildlife spotting. Fancy a bit of history? Hadrian's Wall is practically on your doorstep. And yes, after all that exploring, your muscles will thank you for that hot tub session!
The accommodation features a main double bedroom with en-suite shower, a second double bedroom and a cosy twin room. The country-style kitchen comes fully equipped with electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and even a boiling tap (because who has time to wait for the kettle when there's wine to be drunk?). The open-plan lounge and dining area opens onto a balcony - perfect for alfresco meals with a view.
Visit historic Carlisle Castle (9.5 miles), explore Gretna Green (4 miles) where runaway lovers tied the knot, discover Bowness-on-Solway (20 miles), or walk sections of Hadrian's Wall. The enclosed garden is perfect for pets to roam safely while you soak in the hot tub.
Holme View Cottage offers that rare combination of countryside tranquillity with modern conveniences. The CCTV-covered driveway with parking for two cars means security isn't a worry - your only concern will be whether to hit the hot tub before or after dinner.
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Longtown, Cumbria14Β°C
Light drizzle
Updated: 3 Aug 2026, 2:47am
Speight Cottage 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.
44m
(144 feet above sea level)
Speight Cottage sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.9972000Β° N | Longitude: 2.8708Β° W
Today's sun times for Longtown (Monday, 3 August 2026):
4:22am
Sunrise
7:13pm
Golden Hour
8:13pm
Sunset
This month in Longtown, you have approximately 15.85 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 Speight Cottage.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Holme View Cottage
Soak in the private hot tub while taking in uninterrupted countryside views. Perfect after a day of exploring the Cumbrian landscape.
The open-plan design gives plenty of room for six guests to relax without feeling cramped. Great for family gatherings.
The country-style kitchen has everything needed including a boiling tap, dishwasher and full-sized fridge/freezer. Makes meal prep easy.
Just 9.5 miles from Carlisle and 4 miles from the Scottish border. Ideal base for exploring both England and Scotland.
The enclosed garden gives dogs freedom to play safely. Two pets welcome, making it perfect for the whole family.
Smart TV, WiFi and modern bathroom fixtures ensure you enjoy countryside living without sacrificing urban conveniences.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Holme View Cottage by car, take the M6 to Junction 44, then follow the A7 north toward Longtown. The cottage is easily accessible with on-site parking available for up to two cars.
For rail travelers, Carlisle station is the nearest major rail hub, approximately 9.5 miles from the cottage. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or local bus service to complete your journey to Longtown.
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