Kirkland Howe Cottage in Arlecdon | Pet Friendly Cottage Break

About Kirkland Howe Cottage

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower-over, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Sitting room with gas fire. Conservatory

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Need To Know

✓Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, kettle, toaster
✓Smart tv, tv, selection of books, wifi
✓Fuel, and power, included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 1 car
✓Garden with patio, decking, furniture, and summer house with hot tub
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.8 miles, pub 2.9 miles
✓Note: this property is on a working farm, dogs must be kept on leads near livestock and through the fields
✓Note: cot and highchairs are not provided, please bring your own
✓Please note: bookings can be taken from a friday or monday only

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Local Insights: Kirkland Howe Cottage

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Arlecdon, Cumbria

Weather & Local Conditions

12°C

Clear sky

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:48am

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12.10°C

Temperature

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18 km/h

Wind Speed

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79%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Kirkland Howe Cottage sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

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.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

146m

(479 feet above sea level)

Kirkland Howe Cottage sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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146m

Elevation

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Arlecdon

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Arlecdon are typical Cumbria lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 54.5598781° N | Longitude: 3.4843396° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Arlecdon (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

3:54am

Sunrise

7:45pm

Golden Hour

8:45pm

Sunset

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3:54am

Sunrise

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8:45pm

Sunset

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7:45pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:45pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Arlecdon, you have approximately 16.84 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Kirkland Howe Cottage.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Cumbria. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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Kirkland Howe Cottage Reviews

Cottage is immaculate and in a lovely location. Warm welcome from Daisy and Jack made settling in a breeze. Weather was on and off during our week, but this provided the ideal base to explore the Lake District.

Excellent house warm and spacious It would have benefited from a better drying area but the hot tub was great

Kirkland Howe is by far the best place we've stayed in the Lake District. The cottage sits on the end of a rural farmhouse in an elevated position overlooking its own valley and waterfalls with an outside terrace and a very lively undercover hot tub.The large kitchen and dining area where we spent all our time has underfloor heating,a large smart tv and all the mod cons including a Nespresso coffee maker.There is a cosy adjacent lounge with Gas open effect fire and two bedrooms upstairs with electric wall heaters plus a bathroom with bath and shower. The other benefit for us was the location on the west coast near Wasdale,Ennerdale and Eskdale.Dog friendly with no parking issues and very peaceful.There was a nice welcome back with some treats as well which was a lovely touch.The cottage is maintained to a high standard and squeaky clean.The owners have done a brilliant job and we can't wait to return!

Robert

Lovely little cottage that had everything we needed for our short break as a small family. The hot tub was great to relax in after spending days out exploring the local area. Daisy and Jack ensured we were well looked after and had seemed to stock the cottage with everything we needed.

Antony

What a fantastic weekend we had! Greeted with a little welcome pack containing biscuits and a bottle which was a very nice touch. Briefly chatted with Daisy and she was lovely! The cottage is lovely and clean, perfect for what we were looking for. The views are amazing, especially when we walked through the private valley it was a frosty morning with beaming sunlight, glorious! Nothing better than jumping in the hot tub when it is freezing outside! We have struggled with finding something to suggest to enhance our stay however, a fire guard would be very beneficial, especially with a little one who loves to look and shout at the fire! In addition, potentially filling the pot holes in on the drive in to the property, i feel a smaller car may have issues with the changes in level. We will definitely be back, absolutely loved our stay.

A beautiful, private cottage in the heart of the countryside. Nothing but cows to be seen for miles. There was lots of information provided by the owners and, when we reached out for some assistance on the first night, had really prompt responses and help. The area is beautiful. Our highlight was a trip to St Bees.

Michael

Great accommodation, hosts are thoughtful and helpful.

Stuart

A fantastic base for our holiday in the Lakes. Highly recommended.

Lovely cottage , felt like home from home. Everything you need in a property,, great location, nice and quite . Dogs loved it . Great hosts , we will be back .

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Kirkland Howe Cottage, Arlecdon

About Kirkland Howe Cottage

Need To Know

More Pet Friendly Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Kirkland Howe Cottage

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Kirkland Howe Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Kirkland Howe Cottage Reviews