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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!
The Milking Parlour is an 18th century barn conversion at Harbut Law Holiday Cottages just 1 mile from Alston in Cumbria. The Pennine Way runs past the door giving walkers instant access to some of England's finest upland paths. The property sits behind the owner's home with its own sitting-out area and views towards Mount Hooley and over the South Tyne Valley.
Alston is one of the highest market towns in England with cobbled streets and a narrow gauge railway. The surrounding area offers walking and cycling in every direction. Hadrian's Wall and a nearby Roman fort are easily reached by car. The landscape changes through every season making the views worth coming back for.
The Milking Parlour sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms.
The Milking Parlour is an 18th century barn conversion at Harbut Law Holiday Cottages just 1 mile from Alston in Cumbria. The Pennine Way runs past the door giving walkers instant access to some of England's finest upland paths. The property sits behind the owner's home with its own sitting-out area and views towards Mount Hooley and over the South Tyne Valley.
Alston is one of the highest market towns in England with cobbled streets and a narrow gauge railway. The surrounding area offers walking and cycling in every direction. Hadrian's Wall and a nearby Roman fort are easily reached by car. The landscape changes through every season making the views worth coming back for.
The Milking Parlour sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a 4ft 6in double bed. Bedroom 2 has two 3ft singles. There is one bathroom with a bath and shower over. The open plan ground floor living space includes an open fire with fuel included.
Nearby: Alston Narrow Gauge Railway (1 mile / 5 mins), Hadrian's Wall (approx 20 miles / 30 mins), Beamish Museum (approx 30 miles / 45 mins) and the Lake District National Park (approx 35 miles / 50 mins).
The shared hot tub has views over the South Tyne Valley perfect after a day on the fells. The Milking Parlour suits families or couples who want space, scenery and real countryside. Rated 4.7/5 and a Customers' Choice winner.
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Alston, Cumbria1°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 13 Nov 2026, 4:50am
1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Sedbergh 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.
309m
(1,014 feet above sea level)
1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Sedbergh sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.8186310° N | Longitude: 2.455137° W
Today's sun times for Alston (Saturday, 14 November 2026):
7:37am
Sunrise
3:11pm
Golden Hour
4:11pm
Sunset
This month in Alston, you have approximately 8.56 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at 1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Sedbergh.
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 The Milking Parlour
The shared hot tub looks out over the South Tyne Valley towards Mount Hooley. A brilliant way to end a day on the fells.
The Pennine Way runs directly past the property giving walkers immediate access to some of England's best long-distance trail walking.
The open plan living space has a real open fire with fuel included. Great for cold Cumbrian evenings after a day outdoors.
One pet is welcome (charges apply). The surrounding countryside and Pennine paths make this a great base for dog walking.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 and awarded Customers' Choice in both 2021 and 2026. Consistently well reviewed by guests.
Everything is on the ground floor making the layout accessible and practical for families or guests with mobility considerations.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Milking Parlour by car, head into Alston in Cumbria and follow signs for Harbut Law Holiday Cottages. The property is located 1 mile from Alston town centre with on-site private parking for one car.
The nearest mainline railway station is Haltwhistle on the Newcastle to Carlisle line, approximately 17 miles from the property. From Haltwhistle a taxi will take you directly to the cottage in around 30 minutes.
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Located 1 mile from your accommodation.
Postcode: CA9 3HU
Located 1 mile from your accommodation.
Postcode: CA9 3HS
Located 1 mile from your accommodation.
Postcode: CA9 3HU
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