
Woodpecker Cottage is a two-bedroom property at Wallace Lane Farm Cottages on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park. Set in 23 acres of shared grounds near Caldbeck and the small fell villages of Hesket New Market and Uldale, this 4-star VisitEngland-rated cottage has won Customers' Choice Awards in 2019, 2022 and 2024. It sleeps up to four guests.
The northern fells are right on your doorstep. Caldbeck village is 2½ miles away with a pub, tea rooms and a shop. The Cumbrian coast is within reach and Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall are both easy day trips. The 23-acre grounds give you space to breathe.
Inside you get a ground-floor living room with TV and electric fire plus a kitchen-diner with oven, hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer.
Woodpecker Cottage is a two-bedroom property at Wallace Lane Farm Cottages on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park. Set in 23 acres of shared grounds near Caldbeck and the small fell villages of Hesket New Market and Uldale, this 4-star VisitEngland-rated cottage has won Customers' Choice Awards in 2019, 2022 and 2024. It sleeps up to four guests.
The northern fells are right on your doorstep. Caldbeck village is 2½ miles away with a pub, tea rooms and a shop. The Cumbrian coast is within reach and Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall are both easy day trips. The 23-acre grounds give you space to breathe.
Inside you get a ground-floor living room with TV and electric fire plus a kitchen-diner with oven, hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Bedroom one is on the ground floor with two single beds. Bedroom two upstairs has a 4ft 6in double. There is one shower room with bidet. Biomass central heating throughout.
Nearby highlights include Caldbeck village (2.5 miles / 6 mins), Carlisle Castle (16 miles / 30 mins), Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald Roman Fort (22 miles / 35 mins) and Bassenthwaite Lake (10 miles / 20 mins).
Woodpecker Cottage suits couples and small families wanting a private hot tub and open countryside. Up to three pets welcome. Book it alone or combine with nearby properties for groups up to 53.
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Caldbeck, Cumbria12°C
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Updated: 1 Aug 2026, 2:47am
Holme Fell 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 clearly visible on clear nights. You can see the zodiacal light in spring and autumn.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
202m
(663 feet above sea level)
Holme Fell sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.7787220° N | Longitude: 3.103159° W
Today's sun times for Caldbeck (Saturday, 1 August 2026):
4:20am
Sunrise
7:16pm
Golden Hour
8:16pm
Sunset
This month in Caldbeck, you have approximately 15.94 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Holme Fell.
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 Woodpecker Cottage
A fully private hot tub is included. Perfect for unwinding after a day walking the northern fells around Caldbeck.
Customers' Choice Awards in 2019, 2022 and 2024 plus a 4-star VisitEngland rating back up the quality here.
Up to three pets are welcome at Woodpecker Cottage. Charges apply but the enclosed garden and open countryside make it ideal.
The cottage sits within 23 shared acres of open countryside. Plenty of space for walks and outdoor time right from the door.
An electric vehicle charging point is available on site. Arrive green and explore the northern Lake District with ease.
Woodpecker can be booked alongside 13 other properties on site. Combined capacity reaches 53 guests for large group gatherings.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Woodpecker Cottage by car, head towards Caldbeck in Cumbria and follow signs for Wallace Lane Farm Cottages near Brocklebank. Private on-site parking for up to four cars is available on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Dalston, approximately 10 miles from the property. From there a taxi will take you through the Cumbrian countryside to Wallace Lane Farm Cottages.
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Postcode: CA7 8DR
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