
Howgills House is a large detached stone house sleeping up to 28 guests in Sedbergh, Cumbria just 1 mile from the town centre. With sophisticated dΓ©cor and genuinely homely touches, this is a seriously impressive property built for big group stays. Twelve bedrooms each with their own en-suite. Two hot tubs. A commercial-style kitchen. This place means business.
Sedbergh sits at the foot of the Howgill Fells and is England's official book town. The Dales Way long-distance walking route passes right through. Kendal is 13 miles away and the Lake District National Park is within 15 miles. Lake Windermere is under 22 miles.
Howgills House is a large detached stone house sleeping up to 28 guests in Sedbergh, Cumbria just 1 mile from the town centre. With sophisticated dΓ©cor and genuinely homely touches, this is a seriously impressive property built for big group stays. Twelve bedrooms each with their own en-suite. Two hot tubs. A commercial-style kitchen. This place means business.
Sedbergh sits at the foot of the Howgill Fells and is England's official book town. The Dales Way long-distance walking route passes right through. Kendal is 13 miles away and the Lake District National Park is within 15 miles. Lake Windermere is under 22 miles. Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are very well placed here.
Twelve bedrooms all with en-suite facilities sleep 28 guests across 4 doubles, 6 twin rooms and 2 bunk bedrooms. The open-plan garden room has wraparound views. A second lounge has an open fire and TV. The commercial-style kitchen handles cooking at scale with ease and local chefs can be booked in advance.
The Howgill Fells are on the doorstep. Kendal Castle and the Museum of Lakeland Life are around 13 miles away (20 mins). Windermere lake cruises are roughly 22 miles (30 mins). Settle - Carlisle Railway at Garsdale Head is approximately 8 miles (15 mins).
Howgills House suits large families and friend groups who want space, privacy and spectacular garden views with alfresco dining. Two hot tubs, a pizza oven, BBQ and pool table make this a standout large-group booking.
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Sedbergh, Cumbria13Β°C
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Updated: 20 Aug 2026, 2:47am
The Keep 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.
127m
(417 feet above sea level)
The Keep Cottage sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.3197500Β° N | Longitude: 2.5013Β° W
Today's sun times for Sedbergh (Friday, 21 August 2026):
4:54am
Sunrise
6:32pm
Golden Hour
7:32pm
Sunset
This month in Sedbergh, you have approximately 14.64 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
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Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
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Two hot tubs provide a luxurious finishing touch for large groups wanting to unwind after a day in the Howgill Fells.
Every one of the 12 bedrooms has its own en-suite facilities so all 28 guests get genuine privacy and comfort.
The large garden has a pizza oven, BBQ and outdoor grill plus picnic benches and rattan seating under a gazebo.
Cooking for 28 is straightforward with commercial-style appliances. Local chefs can also be booked in advance.
The second lounge has a cosy open fire and TV. The pool table gives groups another reason to stay in and socialise.
Private on-site parking for up to 14 cars makes arriving as a large group completely stress-free.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Howgills House by car, head into Sedbergh via the A684 and follow signs towards the outskirts of town. The property is just 1 mile from Sedbergh town centre and sits in a remote position with private parking on site for up to 14 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 pre-arranged transfer will get you to the property in around 20 minutes.
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