
The Dog House is a modern romantic cottage for two in Cumbria, positioned between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. This ground floor and first floor property sits on a hillside farm near Barbon village, 2 miles away, with Kirkby Lonsdale 6 miles distant.
The location offers direct access to walking trails on Middleton Fell. Rolling hills surround the property. Country lanes lead to this secluded retreat with views across open countryside.
Accommodation features one ground floor king-size bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room with twin sinks and walk-in shower. The first floor hosts an open-plan living area with wood burner and French doors.
The Dog House is a modern romantic cottage for two in Cumbria, positioned between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. This ground floor and first floor property sits on a hillside farm near Barbon village, 2 miles away, with Kirkby Lonsdale 6 miles distant.
The location offers direct access to walking trails on Middleton Fell. Rolling hills surround the property. Country lanes lead to this secluded retreat with views across open countryside.
Accommodation features one ground floor king-size bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room with twin sinks and walk-in shower. The first floor hosts an open-plan living area with wood burner and French doors. The kitchen includes Nespresso machine, dishwasher and breakfast bar.
Kirkby Lonsdale (6 miles, 12 minutes) offers markets and dining. Sedbergh lies 7 miles away. The property provides private hot tub access on the terrace with fell views.
Perfect for couples wanting privacy and outdoor access. The Dog House combines contemporary design with countryside seclusion and parking for two cars.
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Middleton, Cumbria15°C
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Updated: 14 Sep 2026, 2:46am
Black Coombe 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)
Black Coombe 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 (Monday, 14 September 2026):
5:39am
Sunrise
5:31pm
Golden Hour
6:31pm
Sunset
This month in Middleton, you have approximately 12.86 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Black Coombe.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
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The hot tub sits on a private terrace overlooking rolling hills with complete privacy except for grazing sheep nearby.
The log burner provides warmth and atmosphere in the upstairs living area with simple operation for cosy evenings.
Set at the end of a farm driveway, the cottage offers total seclusion surrounded by countryside and farmland.
The sleek kitchen includes Nespresso machine, dishwasher and breakfast bar with everything needed for self-catering comfort.
The en-suite bathroom features twin sinks and a generous walk-in shower with contemporary fixtures and fittings.
Middleton Fell footpath starts metres from the door, providing immediate access to countryside walks and trails.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Dog House by car, take the A683 towards Kirkby Lonsdale and follow signs to Barbon. The cottage sits at the end of a farm driveway accessed via country lanes. Private parking for two cars is available onsite.
The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, approximately 11 miles away. From there, a taxi journey takes around 20 minutes to reach the cottage through countryside roads.
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