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The Bothy is a semi-detached ground-floor bungalow set on a working beef, sheep and arable farm in Calthwaite, Cumbria. Sitting between Carlisle and Penrith, it sits within a half-acre woodland area and comes with a private hot tub. Wildlife is a big draw here swans, ducks, geese, woodpeckers and deer are regularly spotted around the farm.
The farm setting gives this place a genuinely peaceful feel. There's a sitting-out area with garden furniture and a barbecue. A pond sits 75 yards from the property. The Lake District is on your doorstep with sailing on Ullswater and every kind of outdoor activity within easy reach.
The Bothy sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. Bedroom one has a kingsize bed with an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two has two single beds.
The Bothy is a semi-detached ground-floor bungalow set on a working beef, sheep and arable farm in Calthwaite, Cumbria. Sitting between Carlisle and Penrith, it sits within a half-acre woodland area and comes with a private hot tub. Wildlife is a big draw here swans, ducks, geese, woodpeckers and deer are regularly spotted around the farm.
The farm setting gives this place a genuinely peaceful feel. There's a sitting-out area with garden furniture and a barbecue. A pond sits 75 yards from the property. The Lake District is on your doorstep with sailing on Ullswater and every kind of outdoor activity within easy reach.
The Bothy sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. Bedroom one has a kingsize bed with an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two has two single beds. A second shower room serves the rest of the property. All rooms are on the ground floor. WiFi, bed linen and towels are all included.
Penrith is 6 miles away. Ullswater is roughly 10 miles away (20 minutes). Carlisle city centre is around 14 miles north (25 minutes). Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald is approximately 20 miles west (30 minutes).
The Bothy suits couples or small families wanting space, wildlife and easy access to the Lake District. Rated 4.9 out of 5 and a Customers' Choice winner every year since 2020 that says it all.
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Penrith, Cumbria8°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 16 Oct 2026, 3:49am
The Retreat Mawbray 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.
171m
(561 feet above sea level)
The Retreat Mawbray sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.7617810° N | Longitude: 2.865123° W
Today's sun times for Penrith (Friday, 16 October 2026):
6:40am
Sunrise
4:13pm
Golden Hour
5:13pm
Sunset
This month in Penrith, you have approximately 10.54 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at The Retreat Mawbray.
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Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Bothy
A private hot tub on site means you can unwind outdoors whatever the weather with stunning Cumbrian countryside all around you.
Swans, ducks, geese, woodpeckers and deer are regularly spotted on the working farm proper wildlife on your doorstep every day.
The property sits within a half-acre woodland area giving guests real seclusion and a genuine sense of being away from it all.
Everything is on the ground floor making The Bothy accessible and easy to navigate for guests with mobility considerations.
Ullswater is around 10 miles away giving quick access to sailing, lake trips and walking in one of England's most loved landscapes.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 and a Customers' Choice award winner every year from 2020 to 2026 guests keep coming back for good reason.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Bothy by car, head to Calthwaite village which sits directly off the A6 between Penrith and Carlisle. The property is on the owner's working farm and has on-site parking for two vehicles.
The nearest railway station is Penrith, approximately 6 miles south of the property. From there a taxi will get you to the farm in around 15 minutes.
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