Near Howe

Near Howe

Mugrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SH

Located in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside in the Lake District National Park, Near Howe is an idyllic, quiet, and tranquil retreat with stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding fells. Seven high-quality, tastefully decorated self-catering cottages set in extensive, spacious grounds. The smallest cottage sleeps 2, the largest 7, sleeping up to 30 people in total.

Near Howe enjoys minimal light pollution and uninterrupted views of the stars on clear, dark nights and is proud to be a Cumbria Tourism Dark Sky friendly destination. Guests can glimpse the Milky Way in all its glory, along with sparkling star clusters from numerous outdoor seating areas and our extensive field, which provides uninterrupted views of the night sky.

Their complimentary Dark Sky package is available to pre-book for your stay at Near Howe on a first-come, first-served basis. It includes using a Sky-watcher telescope, binoculars, waterproof rug, blankets, thermos flask with hot chocolate and cups. In addition, all cottages are equipped with red torches and stargazing information.

Near Howe also holds dedicated stargazing weekends. Over these weekends, there will be talks about the stars from an astronomer, taking photos of the night sky, and top tips for setting up and using a telescope, and, of course, they’ll also be plenty of time for stargazing (subject to the weather).


Stay & gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.

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Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Blencathra (3.2 miles away) updated 18/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing at Watchtree Nature Reserve

    Thursday 21st March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Watchtree Nature Reserve, Carlisle, CA5 6NL (16.2 miles away)

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  • Cockermouth Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 26th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Friends Meeting House - Cockermouth, Cockermouth, (15.5 miles away)

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  • Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 28th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Morland and Newby Village Hall, Penrith, CA10 3AS (14.4 miles away)

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  • Whinlatter Dark Skies Walk

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW (10.6 miles away)

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  • Eddington Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kendal Museum, Kendal, LA9 6BT (23.9 miles away)

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