
High Pasture is a double shepherd's hut in Bennethead, Watermillock, Cumbria. Two shepherd's huts are joined by a walkthrough to create a clever layout with far-reaching views down the Ullswater Valley. It's one of three properties on site and sits in a peaceful rural setting above the lake.
The Ullswater area is ideal for walking, water sports and hiking. Pooley Bridge is just 3 miles away. Skiddaw's peak overlooks the lake for serious hikers. Penrith is less than 10 miles away with Eden Valley on the doorstep.
Inside you get an open-plan living space with a wood burner and Smart TV. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge.
High Pasture is a double shepherd's hut in Bennethead, Watermillock, Cumbria. Two shepherd's huts are joined by a walkthrough to create a clever layout with far-reaching views down the Ullswater Valley. It's one of three properties on site and sits in a peaceful rural setting above the lake.
The Ullswater area is ideal for walking, water sports and hiking. Pooley Bridge is just 3 miles away. Skiddaw's peak overlooks the lake for serious hikers. Penrith is less than 10 miles away with Eden Valley on the doorstep.
Inside you get an open-plan living space with a wood burner and Smart TV. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. The rear hut opens into a spacious king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower and WC.
Outside, the private garden has seating, a table, an outdoor stove for alfresco dining and a private seated viewpoint. The hot tub is perfect after a day on the fells. Private parking for one car is included.
High Pasture suits couples or solo travellers who want a proper countryside base with unrivalled Ullswater Valley views and easy access to the best of the Lake District.
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Watermillock, Cumbria12°C
Clear sky
Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 2:46am
Quirky Cottage Kemplay Foot 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.
242m
(794 feet above sea level)
Quirky Cottage Kemplay Foot sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.6063900° N | Longitude: 2.861813° W
Today's sun times for Watermillock (Monday, 20 July 2026):
4:00am
Sunrise
7:35pm
Golden Hour
8:35pm
Sunset
This month in Watermillock, you have approximately 16.58 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
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Soak in the private hot tub after a day on the fells and enjoy open stargazing skies above the Ullswater Valley.
A private seated viewpoint gives unrivalled far-reaching views down the valley. Few shepherd's huts can match this outlook.
The wood burner in the living area creates a warm and cosy atmosphere on cool Cumbrian evenings with logs crackling away.
The private garden has a table, seating and an outdoor stove so you can cook and eat outside on fine evenings.
Catch up on box sets or watch a film on the Smart TV from comfortable furniture in the open-plan living area.
Set in Bennethead above Ullswater, this is a genuinely quiet spot just 3 miles from Pooley Bridge and under 10 miles from Penrith.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach High Pasture by car, head to Bennethead in the Watermillock area of Cumbria, postcode CA11 0LT. Private on-site parking for one car is available. Drop off your bags and walk through the private garden to the oak stairs at the front of the property.
The nearest train station is Penrith, which is less than 10 miles from the property. From Penrith station you can take a taxi directly to Bennethead for a straightforward journey into the Ullswater Valley.
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