
Isel Gate Cottage is a detached three-bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. This property sleeps six guests and sits in a peaceful location with views across the Cumbrian landscape. The cottage features a private wood-fired hot tub on the gravelled patio area.
The setting offers easy access to Bassenthwaite Lake just 5 miles away and Cockermouth town centre within the same distance. You can walk by the water at Derwentwater or tackle the peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra. Allonby beach is 13 miles away for coastal days out.
Bedroom 1 has a super-king zip-and-link bed convertible to twin beds. Bedroom 2 contains a king-size bed. Bedroom 3 features a double bed.
Isel Gate Cottage is a detached three-bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. This property sleeps six guests and sits in a peaceful location with views across the Cumbrian landscape. The cottage features a private wood-fired hot tub on the gravelled patio area.
The setting offers easy access to Bassenthwaite Lake just 5 miles away and Cockermouth town centre within the same distance. You can walk by the water at Derwentwater or tackle the peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra. Allonby beach is 13 miles away for coastal days out.
Bedroom 1 has a super-king zip-and-link bed convertible to twin beds. Bedroom 2 contains a king-size bed. Bedroom 3 features a double bed. The cottage has two bathrooms including one en-suite shower room. Downstairs you'll find an open-plan kitchen and lounge with a wood burner plus a separate dining room with Smart TV.
Visit The Lakes Distillery (3.5 miles, 8 minutes) or Lake District Wildlife Park (4.5 miles, 10 minutes). Derwentwater lies 13 miles away (25 minutes). Skiddaw mountain sits 9 miles distant (20 minutes).
Isel Gate Cottage works brilliantly for families and friend groups wanting National Park access with modern comforts. The hot tub and enclosed garden seal the deal.
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Isel, Cumbria10°C
Clear sky
Updated: 22 Jul 2026, 2:46am
Marsh Cottage Sunnyslack 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.
104m
(341 feet above sea level)
Marsh Cottage Sunnyslack sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.6906000° N | Longitude: 3.28295° W
Today's sun times for Isel (Wednesday, 22 July 2026):
4:04am
Sunrise
7:34pm
Golden Hour
8:34pm
Sunset
This month in Isel, you have approximately 16.49 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 Marsh Cottage Sunnyslack.
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Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Isel Gate Cottage
Soak under the stars in your own wood-fired hot tub with mesmerising views across the Cumbrian countryside after days exploring the fells.
Large enclosed garden with lawn area and gravelled patio featuring picnic bench seating and BBQ for outdoor dining with countryside views.
Super-king zip-and-link bed converts to twins on request. Two additional bedrooms with king-size and double beds accommodate six guests comfortably.
Roaring wood burner in the main lounge creates a cosy atmosphere for evenings in after hiking the nearby Lake District peaks.
Positioned on the National Park edge with Bassenthwaite Lake and Cockermouth both 5 miles away. Perfect base for fell walking and water activities.
Contemporary open-plan kitchen with sleek breakfast bar includes electric oven and hob plus microwave and dishwasher for easy self-catering holidays.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Isel Gate Cottage by car, head towards Cockermouth in Cumbria and follow local roads to the property postcode CA13 9SR. The cottage is easily accessible and you'll have private off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 25 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or hire a car for the scenic journey to the cottage on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
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