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2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Lake District, Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside & More!
2026 Hot Tub Breaks in Lake District, Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside & More!
Mill Race House is a superb stone-built cottage in Alston, Cumbria one of England's highest market towns, set in the North Pennines. Sleeping up to 10 guests, this thoughtfully furnished property is ideal for large groups of family or friends looking for a proper countryside break. A private hot tub and a woodburning stove make it genuinely comfortable whatever the weather.
Alston sits within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding landscape is moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls. You can walk straight from the door into open countryside.
Mill Race House is a superb stone-built cottage in Alston, Cumbria one of England's highest market towns, set in the North Pennines. Sleeping up to 10 guests, this thoughtfully furnished property is ideal for large groups of family or friends looking for a proper countryside break. A private hot tub and a woodburning stove make it genuinely comfortable whatever the weather.
Alston sits within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding landscape is moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls. You can walk straight from the door into open countryside. The town itself has a pub just 0.1 miles away and a shop 0.3 miles from the cottage.
The cottage features a feature dining table set for 10 in the sitting and dining area. There's a sun room for warmer months and a dedicated games room with a pool table. The second-floor twin room has Velux windows with fell views. A cot and highchair are available for younger guests.
Nearby: South Tynedale Railway, Alston (0.2 miles, 2 mins). Hadrian's Wall, Haltwhistle (17 miles, 30 mins). Cross Fell summit walk (8 miles, 20 mins). Killhope Lead Mining Museum (12 miles, 22 mins).
Mill Race House suits groups of 10 who want space, comfort and real countryside. Hot tub after a long walk. Log fire in the evening. Games room for the kids. It's a proper base for the North Pennines.
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Alston, Cumbria12°C
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Updated: 13 Jul 2026, 2:48am
Moss 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.
311m
(1,020 feet above sea level)
Moss Foot sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.8114073° N | Longitude: 2.4377069° W
Today's sun times for Alston (Monday, 13 July 2026):
3:47am
Sunrise
7:43pm
Golden Hour
8:43pm
Sunset
This month in Alston, you have approximately 16.94 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 Moss Foot.
Signal Strength
Variable
Mobile signal is variable in this area. You should have coverage for calls and basic data.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Mill Race House
Guests love returning from hikes to soak in the private hot tub. It's a highlight mentioned in nearly every review.
A dedicated games room with a pool table keeps kids and adults entertained. Reviewers called it a great bonus for the whole group.
The log fire adds real warmth on cooler evenings. Guests specifically mentioned enjoying it after days out exploring the fells.
The house is genuinely spacious for large groups. Reviewers described it as a huge home away from home with room for everyone.
Surrounded by moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls. The drive to the property alone impressed guests arriving for the first time.
Owners are quick to respond and helpful throughout your stay. Guests praised the support process and swift resolution of any queries.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Mill Race House by car, head into Alston town centre via the A686. The cottage is in the heart of Alston and while there is no on-site parking, free parking is available nearby within easy walking distance.
The nearest mainline station is Haltwhistle, approximately 17 miles away, from where you can take a taxi into Alston. Alternatively, Hexham station is around 20 miles away and has good connections from Newcastle.
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Postcode: CA9 3HU
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