
The Old Mill offers a spacious group retreat in Cumbria's Eden Valley. This substantial property provides excellent accommodation for larger gatherings with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax together. The property sits in a peaceful rural location perfect for groups wanting to escape busy city life.
The surrounding countryside delivers stunning views across rolling hills and farmland. You'll find quiet country lanes ideal for walks and the area offers easy access to the Lake District National Park.
The accommodation features multiple bedrooms and bathrooms designed to house bigger groups comfortably. Social spaces include generous living areas where everyone can gather.
The Old Mill offers a spacious group retreat in Cumbria's Eden Valley. This substantial property provides excellent accommodation for larger gatherings with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax together. The property sits in a peaceful rural location perfect for groups wanting to escape busy city life.
The surrounding countryside delivers stunning views across rolling hills and farmland. You'll find quiet country lanes ideal for walks and the area offers easy access to the Lake District National Park.
The accommodation features multiple bedrooms and bathrooms designed to house bigger groups comfortably. Social spaces include generous living areas where everyone can gather. The well-equipped kitchen makes group meal preparation straightforward.
Penrith Castle sits just 4 miles away (10 minutes). Ullswater lake lies 8 miles distant (15 minutes). Rheged Centre provides indoor entertainment 3 miles away (8 minutes). Lowther Castle stands 6 miles from the property (12 minutes).
The Old Mill works brilliantly for family reunions and friend groups wanting countryside peace with Lake District attractions nearby.
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Great Strickland, Yorkshire Dales15°C
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Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 3:05am
The Old Mill sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
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.
185m
(607 feet above sea level)
The Old Mill sits in a peaceful Yorkshire Dales setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 54.5955920° N | Longitude: 2.695338° W
Today's sun times for Great Strickland (Friday, 28 August 2026):
5:09am
Sunrise
6:15pm
Golden Hour
7:15pm
Sunset
This month in Great Strickland, you have approximately 14.10 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at The Old Mill.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Mill
Plenty of room for larger groups to gather comfortably with generous living spaces and multiple bedrooms throughout the property.
Peaceful rural setting in Cumbria offers stunning countryside views and easy access to Lake District attractions for day trips.
Large kitchen facilities make preparing meals for bigger groups straightforward with ample workspace and modern appliances throughout.
Several bathrooms mean no morning queues and everyone gets ready comfortably without waiting around for facilities.
Quiet countryside location away from busy roads provides a peaceful base for groups wanting to unwind together.
Close proximity to Ullswater and other Lake District highlights makes this an excellent base for exploring the region.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Mill by car, take the M6 to Junction 40 and follow the A66 towards Appleby. Turn onto minor roads leading to the property near Temple Sowerby. Off-road parking accommodates multiple vehicles for your group.
The nearest railway station is Penrith, located approximately 6 miles from the property. From Penrith station, a short taxi journey brings you to The Old Mill in the Eden Valley countryside.
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