
Waternook is a six-bedroom luxury estate sleeping 12 guests on the banks of Ullswater in Cumbria. This gated property sits on 27 acres of private woodland with half a mile of exclusive lake shoreline. The estate includes a helicopter pad for arrivals.
The location offers direct water access for kayaking and paddleboarding. You can walk to Hallin Fell summit in 1. 5 miles or tackle Place Fell at 7 miles. The Ullswater Steamer pier is half a mile away.
All six bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms and Smart TVs. Two super-king rooms have baths with walk-in showers. Three king rooms and one double room have walk-in shower ensuites. The farmhouse kitchen seats 12 with two ovens and two dishwashers. A cinema room provides surround sound entertainment.
Waternook is a six-bedroom luxury estate sleeping 12 guests on the banks of Ullswater in Cumbria. This gated property sits on 27 acres of private woodland with half a mile of exclusive lake shoreline. The estate includes a helicopter pad for arrivals.
The location offers direct water access for kayaking and paddleboarding. You can walk to Hallin Fell summit in 1.5 miles or tackle Place Fell at 7 miles. The Ullswater Steamer pier is half a mile away.
All six bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms and Smart TVs. Two super-king rooms have baths with walk-in showers. Three king rooms and one double room have walk-in shower ensuites. The farmhouse kitchen seats 12 with two ovens and two dishwashers. A cinema room provides surround sound entertainment. The spa room includes a laconium and bar area.
Aira Force waterfall (9 miles, 20 minutes) showcases dramatic cascades. Pooley Bridge (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers village shops and cafes. Glenridding (6.5 miles, 15 minutes) provides mountain access. Penrith (10 miles, 20 minutes) has supermarkets and restaurants.
Perfect for multi-generational holidays. The hot tub on the terrace overlooks the lake. Waternook combines space and luxury for memorable gatherings.
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Howtown, Cumbria12°C
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Updated: 9 Sep 2026, 2:46am
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.
157m
(515 feet above sea level)
Fir Tree Lodge sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.5719410° N | Longitude: 2.868607° W
Today's sun times for Howtown (Wednesday, 9 September 2026):
5:31am
Sunrise
5:45pm
Golden Hour
6:45pm
Sunset
This month in Howtown, you have approximately 13.24 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Fir Tree Lodge.
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Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Waternook
Half a mile of exclusive Ullswater shoreline provides direct water access for swimming and water sports throughout your stay.
State-of-the-art screen with surround sound and comfortable lounging space creates the perfect evening entertainment for all ages.
Dedicated spa room features a laconium and bar area with direct access to the yoga terrace for complete relaxation.
All six bedrooms include private ensuite bathrooms with luxury linens and Smart TVs for maximum comfort and privacy.
Twenty-seven acres of private woodland grounds with gated access ensures complete seclusion shared only with one neighbouring property.
Farmhouse kitchen with two ovens, two dishwashers, marble island and seating for 12 makes catering effortless for large groups.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Waternook by car, take the M6 to Junction 40 and follow the A66 towards Keswick. Turn onto the A592 towards Ullswater. The gated estate entrance provides access to parking for six cars.
For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 10 miles away. From there, a taxi journey of around 20 minutes will bring you to the estate on the banks of Ullswater.
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