
The Cow Shed Middleton is a stone-built retreat on the Mill House Estate in Cumbria. This romantic bolthole sleeps two guests and sits between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The property features a super-king-size four-poster bed in the downstairs bedroom suite. An en-suite shower room with bathrobes completes the sleeping quarters.
The open-plan living area is a comfortable spot to relax. The kitchen has an oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. Underfloor heating features in the cottage, and internet access keeps you connected.
French doors open onto a private hot tub with stunning views. Walking and cycling trails start from your door.
The Cow Shed Middleton is a stone-built retreat on the Mill House Estate in Cumbria. This romantic bolthole sleeps two guests and sits between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The property features a super-king-size four-poster bed in the downstairs bedroom suite. An en-suite shower room with bathrobes completes the sleeping quarters.
The open-plan living area is a comfortable spot to relax. The kitchen has an oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. Underfloor heating features in the cottage, and internet access keeps you connected.
French doors open onto a private hot tub with stunning views. Walking and cycling trails start from your door. Kirkby Lonsdale (6 miles, 12 minutes) offers artisan delis and a weekly market. Sedbergh (7 miles, 15 minutes) has local shops and pubs. Parking is available onsite.
Between the fells and the Dales, The Cow Shed Middleton offers a peaceful base with its own hot tub and far-reaching views.
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Middleton, Cumbria21°C
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Updated: 27 Aug 2026, 10:27am
Fir Tree Lodge 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)
Fir Tree Lodge sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.2605000° N | Longitude: 2.56641° W
Today's sun times for Middleton (Friday, 28 August 2026):
5:07am
Sunrise
6:16pm
Golden Hour
7:16pm
Sunset
This month in Middleton, you have approximately 14.14 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
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Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Cow Shed Middleton
Soak in your own hot tub on the terrace while watching the cascading waterfall and stream flow through the estate grounds.
Sleep in a super-king-size four-poster bed with a spacious dressing room and en-suite shower room with bathrobes provided.
Step straight onto walking and cycling trails through fells and dales with two national parks within easy reach of the property.
Stay warm with underfloor heating in every room plus individual thermostats so you can control the temperature to your preference.
Stream films on the large Smart TV or work remotely with reliable high-speed internet access throughout your stay.
Enjoy the peaceful setting on a private estate with a waterfall and stream running through the grounds surrounded by countryside.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Cow Shed Middleton by car, take the M6 to Junction 36 and follow the A65 towards Kirkby Lonsdale. Turn onto the minor roads towards Barbon and follow signs to the Mill House Estate. Allocated parking for one car is provided on site.
The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, approximately 12 miles away. From there, take a taxi to The Cow Shed Middleton which takes around 20 minutes through the countryside.
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