The Chard in Carwinley near Longtown | Pet Friendly Cottage Break

About The Chard

Single-storey. One double bedroom. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area

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Need To Know

✓Electric underfloor heating
✓Microwave, fridge with icebox, portable electric hob and microwave
✓Tv with dvd player, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Private parking for two cars
✓Garden with hot tub and covered decked area with furniture and lawn area with additional seating, fire pit and pond
✓One well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking allowed
✓Shop and pub 3.4 miles
✓Note: as the hot tub is emptied, cleaned and refilled between each booking, it may not be at the optimum temperature for your arrival

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Local Insights: The Chard

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Longtown, Cumbria

Weather & Local Conditions

11°C

Mainly clear

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:48am

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10.60°C

Temperature

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9 km/h

Wind Speed

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91%

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

The Chard 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

40m

(131 feet above sea level)

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

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40m

Elevation

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Longtown

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 Longtown 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: 55.0472321° N | Longitude: 2.9344822° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

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

3:49am

Sunrise

7:46pm

Golden Hour

8:46pm

Sunset

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3:49am

Sunrise

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8:46pm

Sunset

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7:46pm

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 (7:46pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Longtown, you have approximately 16.95 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 The Chard.

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.

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

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Getting To The Chard

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The Chard Reviews

Gorgeous place and incredibly relaxing, we had such a lovely stay. The hosts were very helpful and kindly provided a high chair and even some matches for our BBQ when we asked. The only very minor downsides were that a larger mirror would have been useful, and the location is quite remote so there isnt anything within walking distance. That said, we were aware of this before booking, so it wasnt an issue for us.

Harrison

Really good stay with large private field if bringing pets as long as there okay with wandering wildlife chickens rabbits and ducks etc. family who run it are really helpful and have done a great job building these lodges only small issues would be the size of the sofa and tv although these were barely used, used the komoot app to find local walks in the area and you are just a short travel from most as well as being near to Longtown which has any shops youll need during a short stay. And maybe one improvement would be having bbq equipment as all thats provided is a portable stove however rest of the facilities were good will likely stay again. Bathroom well above what we expected and hot tub was great set up by the owners when we first arrived.

Robert

Stunning, the cabin the location amazing, hot tub absolute bonus. Waking up to wildlife walking past your door was unforgettable. Cabin was comfortable shower was out of this world parking right next to cabin. Only thing missing and its minor just my opinion was large mirror and maybe extra cooking facilities, but seriously not a fault or issue.

This was the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The accommodation was clean with everything we needed. The outside space was private with a lovely view, and the hot tub was great. We will definitely be back.

We had a lovely 3 nights stay. We were there to relax and unwind and thats exactly what we did with beautiful view. My only input would be that a clothes maiden would be beneficial to hang towels and costumes. It really dark at night especially in hot tub and some lighting around on the fence might light it up a bit. If Im going to be picky a mirror on the wall as hand mirror small a clock so dont have to look at our phones but this did not effect our wonderful stay.

The accommodation itself was absolutely beautiful and outside was even better. The hottub was perfect and the owners were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back

Could do with some sort of mesh door so you can open door without the risk of animals coming in. Also could really do with an oven. Other than that, really lovely place and we really enjoyed it

Stayed for the bank holiday weekend, everything was perfect. Highly recommend.

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The Chard, Longtown

About The Chard

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 The Chard

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Chard Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Chard Reviews