Another Place - The Lake
Watermillock, Ullswater , Cumbria, CA11 0LP, North West
A tranquil, modern retreat nestled on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District,
Whether you’re enjoying cosy hotel rooms or unique shepherd’s hut accommodation, it’s a place to relax with friends and loved ones, explore the wild surroundings, and swim beneath a full moon.
After a day of adventure, warm up by the roaring fires in the pub, indulge in great food and drink, and then head outside to experience the fabulous dark skies!
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Weather forecast
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17/04/26
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17/04/26
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17/04/26
11° 20% -
18/04/26
9° 35%
Weather forecast for Penrith (5.9 miles away) updated 16/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Another Place - The Lake is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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