
Skiddaw View Cottage is a contemporary one-bedroom retreat for two in Cockermouth, Cumbria. Located just 2 miles from the town centre, this single-storey property offers breathtaking rural views and a downstairs king bedroom and shower room.
The Lake District surrounds you here. Bassenthwaite Lake sits 4 miles away. Keswick and Derwentwater are 12. 5 miles distant. Country walks and cycle routes start from your door. Independent shops and cafes in Cockermouth provide everything you need.
The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area features large windows framing countryside views. A breakfast bar seats two. The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, air fryer and Tassimo coffee machine.
Skiddaw View Cottage is a contemporary one-bedroom retreat for two in Cockermouth, Cumbria. Located just 2 miles from the town centre, this single-storey property offers breathtaking rural views and a downstairs king bedroom and shower room.
The Lake District surrounds you here. Bassenthwaite Lake sits 4 miles away. Keswick and Derwentwater are 12.5 miles distant. Country walks and cycle routes start from your door. Independent shops and cafes in Cockermouth provide everything you need.
The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area features large windows framing countryside views. A breakfast bar seats two. The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, air fryer and Tassimo coffee machine. Smart TV provides entertainment.
Wordsworth House (2 miles, 8 minutes) celebrates the poet's birthplace. Lake District Wildlife Park (4.5 miles, 12 minutes) houses red pandas and Sumatran tigers. Keswick (12.5 miles, 25 minutes) offers boat trips on Derwentwater. Maryport (11.5 miles, 20 minutes) provides coastal walks.
Couples and solo travellers seeking peace will love Skiddaw View Cottage. The private hot tub and enclosed garden with dedicated dog exercise area sit beneath the open views of Skiddaw itself.
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Cockermouth, Cumbria15°C
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Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 2:46am
The Paddock 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.
115m
(377 feet above sea level)
The Paddock sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.6825000° N | Longitude: 3.31658° W
Today's sun times for Cockermouth (Friday, 28 August 2026):
5:11am
Sunrise
6:17pm
Golden Hour
7:17pm
Sunset
This month in Cockermouth, you have approximately 14.11 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 Paddock.
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Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Skiddaw View Cottage
Soak under the stars in your own hot tub with countryside views stretching across the Cumbrian landscape after exploring the Lakes.
Two dogs welcome with a dedicated enclosed exercise area on site where they can run freely and safely off-lead throughout your stay.
Air fryer, Tassimo coffee machine, dishwasher and everything needed to cook means you can enjoy meals in with those stunning rural views.
Everything on one level including the king bedroom and shower room makes this cottage accessible and comfortable for all guests.
Just 2 miles from Cockermouth town centre and 4 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake with country walks starting from your door.
Large windows frame uninterrupted countryside views from the open-plan living space creating a tranquil escape from everyday life.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Skiddaw View Cottage by car, take the A66 towards Cockermouth and follow signs for the town. The cottage is located 2 miles from Cockermouth centre with easy access from main roads. Private off-road parking for two cars is available on arrival.
For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 30 miles away. From there, you can take a taxi or hire a car for the scenic journey through the Lake District to your cottage.
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