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Need To Know

✓Detached stone barn construction
✓Upside down barn layout with living/dining/kitchen on first floor and bedrooms/bathrooms on ground floor
✓Ground source underfloor central heating system
✓Natural water supply from a borehole
✓Electricity included in the rental price
✓Wi-Fi internet access included
✓Bed linen and towels provided and included in the price
✓Logs supplied for the wood burner
✓Private on-site parking with 4 spaces available
✓Level access throughout the property
✓Travel cot available on request
✓Highchair available on request
✓Check-in time after 15:00
✓Check-out time before 10:00
✓4 bedrooms total: 3 king-size (5ft) bedrooms and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (3ft each)
✓Master bedroom with ensuite featuring a monsoon double shower, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓Second and third bedrooms each with 28" Freeview TV
✓Fourth bedroom with 2 single beds and 28" Freeview TV
✓Additional shower room on the ground floor with double shower, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓Main bathroom on ground floor with bath, double shower, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓Second living room on ground floor with TV and DVD player
✓First floor open plan living space combining living, dining, and kitchen areas
✓Living area with 60" Smart TV, Blu-ray player, and woodburner stove
✓Dining area on first floor
✓Kitchen equipped with electric cooker, induction hob, combination microwave oven grill, American fridge freezer, dishwasher, and coffee machine
✓Second living room on first floor with 48" Smart TV and DVD player
✓Woodburner stove for heating and ambiance
✓Private patio with garden furniture
✓Barbecue area with BBQ facilities
✓Private courtyard
✓Private hot tub with capacity for 6 people
✓Shared private woodland on the 500-acre estate
✓Unfenced trout lake located 200 metres from the property with fishing opportunities (licence required)
✓Opportunity to meet Belted Galloway cattle on-site
✓Birdwatching opportunities on the estate
✓Property is part of a family run holiday estate in Backbarrow, South Lakes peninsula, Lake District
✓Nearby attractions include Haverthwaite Steam Railway (2 miles), Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake cruises at Newby Bridge (short drive), and Cartmel (short drive)
✓No pets allowed on the property
✓Strict no smoking policy
✓No hen or stag parties permitted
✓Property rated luxury 5 out of 5
✓Privacy ensured within the grounds
✓Environmental commitment with full sign-up to a higher level environmental scheme and conservation of natural habitat
✓Coastal proximity with beach 5 miles away
✓Electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, and logs for wood burner included in rental price
✓Part of a group of properties on the estate including Otter Tarn - Horse Spout
✓Celebration houses designation
✓500 acres of shared woodland and grounds surrounding the property
✓Nearby golf facilities available
✓Sign up promotion for a chance to win £500 via cottages.com newsletter (terms apply)

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Local Insights: Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn

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Cartmel, Yorkshire Dales

Weather & Local Conditions

15°C

Moderate drizzle

Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 3:07am

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15.00°C

Temperature

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5 km/h

Wind Speed

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97%

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 August throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group 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 large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn 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 with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

147m

(482 feet above sea level)

Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn sits in a peaceful Yorkshire Dales setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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147m

Elevation

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Cartmel

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 Cartmel are typical Yorkshire Dales 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: 54.2389490° N | Longitude: 2.980119° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Cartmel (Friday, 28 August 2026):

5:10am

Sunrise

6:15pm

Golden Hour

7:15pm

Sunset

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5:10am

Sunrise

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7:15pm

Sunset

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6:15pm

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 (6:15pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

August Daylight

This month in Cartmel, you have approximately 14.07 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 Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn.

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 Yorkshire Dales. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn

Need To Know

More Group 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

August Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

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