
Howgills Barn is a striking barn conversion sleeping up to 22 guests in the foothills of the Howgill Fells, just 0. 5 miles from Sedbergh town centre in Cumbria. Five acres of land with streams, lawns and direct footpaths to the fells make this a genuinely special base for large groups. High ceilings, exposed wooden beams and original barn windows give the space real character.
Sedbergh is England's official Book Town with independent bookshops, pubs and cafes. The fells are on your doorstep. Cautley Spout waterfall is just 4. 5 miles away. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are both within easy reach.
Eight bedrooms sleep 22 across two family rooms (one double and one single each), four twin rooms and two bunk rooms with two sets of bunks each.
Howgills Barn is a striking barn conversion sleeping up to 22 guests in the foothills of the Howgill Fells, just 0.5 miles from Sedbergh town centre in Cumbria. Five acres of land with streams, lawns and direct footpaths to the fells make this a genuinely special base for large groups. High ceilings, exposed wooden beams and original barn windows give the space real character.
Sedbergh is England's official Book Town with independent bookshops, pubs and cafes. The fells are on your doorstep. Cautley Spout waterfall is just 4.5 miles away. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are both within easy reach.
Eight bedrooms sleep 22 across two family rooms (one double and one single each), four twin rooms and two bunk rooms with two sets of bunks each. All eight bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms plus a separate WC.
Nearby: Cautley Spout (4.5 miles), Kendal (27.5 miles), Ingleton (27.5 miles) and the Lake District fringe within 30 miles.
The covered hot tub on the south-facing terrace, fire pit, gas BBQ and games room with pool table, table tennis and dartboard make Howgills Barn perfect for large group gatherings. Book it.
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Sedbergh, Cumbria9°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 23 Aug 2026, 2:47am
The Cow Shed Middleton 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.
169m
(554 feet above sea level)
The Cow Shed Middleton sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.3266530° N | Longitude: 2.520841° W
Today's sun times for Sedbergh (Sunday, 23 August 2026):
4:59am
Sunrise
6:25pm
Golden Hour
7:25pm
Sunset
This month in Sedbergh, you have approximately 14.43 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 The Cow Shed Middleton.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Howgills Barn
A covered hot tub sits on the south-facing terrace with views across the fells. Perfect for evening soaks after a day outdoors.
Footpaths from the garden lead straight onto the Howgill Fells. No driving needed just pull on your boots and go.
Pool table, table tennis and a dartboard keep the group entertained whatever the weather. Great for competitive evenings indoors.
Range cookers, dishwashers and full appliances make catering for 22 people genuinely manageable. No compromises for big groups.
Streams, lawns and open space across five acres. Plenty of room for garden games and outdoor time without leaving the property.
On-site parking for up to 24 cars means the whole group can arrive by car without any hassle finding spaces.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Howgills Barn by car, head into Sedbergh in Cumbria. The barn is situated in the foothills of the Howgill Fells, just 0.5 miles from the town centre. On-site parking is available for up to 24 cars.
The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, approximately 10 miles away, with regular services from London Euston and Manchester. From there, a taxi or local bus will get you to Sedbergh in around 20 minutes.
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