The Snug in Longtown | Must-See Cumbria Hot Tub Cottage

About The Snug

The Snug is a bespoke shepherd's hut tucked away in a private landscaped development near the Scottish border. This little gem sits beside Carwinley Beck in Cumbria, offering a perfect escape from the daily grind. Complete privacy and tranquillity make The Snug exactly what its name suggests - a cosy retreat for two.

Your private screened area comes with its own seating spot and fire pit right next to the gentle sounds of Carwinley Beck. Want to feel really alive? Try the outdoor cold shower after sweating it out in your private hot tub. Nothing says "I'm on holiday" like sitting in bubbling water with a favourite drink while your other half tries to toast marshmallows without setting them on fire.

Inside this compact but perfectly formed hut, you'll find an open plan living space with a double bed, wet room with shower and a kitchen area equipped with fridge, microwave, portable induction hob and a Belfast sink. The welcome pack includes logs and marshmallows - because what's a shepherd's hut without some slightly burnt sugar on a stick?

Located just 6 miles from Gretna Green (in case you get any ideas) and 10 miles from Carlisle with its castle and cathedral. The stunning Hadrian's Wall is within easy reach and the River Esk offers beautiful walks and fishing spots. All this less than a mile from the nearest pub!

The Snug is perfect for couples seeking a romantic break with luxury in a small package. Spotlessly clean, incredibly comfortable and that hot tub... need I say more?

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Need To Know

✓Kitchen with fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, portable induction hob and Belfast sink
✓ Electric heating
✓ TV with DVD
✓ Electricity and a welcome pack including logs
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Wifi available
✓ Off-road parking
✓ Private screened area beside Carwinley Beck, hot tub, seating area, fire pit (toasting forks and marshmallows provided)
✓ Outdoor cold shower
✓ Use of grounds
✓ Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓ Shop, restaurant and pub 5 mins drive
✓ River and countryside walks and cycling trails in the local area
✓ Please note as the hot tub is emptied, cleaned and re filled between each booking it may not be at the optimum temperature for your arrival

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North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 2 1 Bedrooms

An idyllic lodge resting on the outskirts of Longtown. All ground floor. Hot tub. WiFi. Gretna Green 7.4 miles.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Snug

Hot Tub Relaxation

Private hot tub cleaned between stays. Guests love soaking while enjoying views of the beck and surrounding nature.

Perfect Privacy

Screened area beside Carwinley Beck gives complete seclusion. Many reviews mention how private and peaceful the setting is.

Spotless Cleanliness

Multiple reviews highlight the impeccable cleanliness of The Snug and all facilities, including the hot tub.

Cosy Comfort

Compact but perfectly formed space with everything needed. Guests consistently rate the comfort highly.

Fire Pit Experience

Outdoor fire pit with provided logs and marshmallows. Perfect for evening relaxation under the stars.

Friendly Welcome

Several reviews mention feeling very welcome. The thoughtful welcome pack adds a special touch to arrivals.

Getting To The Snug

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Snug by car, you'll find it located in a landscaped development near the Scottish border. The property has convenient off-road parking right next to the accommodation.

By Train

For rail travellers, Carlisle station is approximately 10 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to the shepherd's hut.

Off-road parking available

Carlisle station (10 miles)

Located near the Scottish border in Cumbria

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith's Shop

Distance: 6 miles

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Carlisle Castle

Distance: 10 miles

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Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Distance: 10 miles

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Hadrian's Wall Path

Distance: 15 miles

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River Esk Walking Trail

Distance: 5 miles

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Kershope Forest Trails

Distance: 8 miles

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The Lanes Shopping Centre

Distance: 10 miles

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Gretna Gateway Outlet Village

Distance: 7 miles

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Longtown Convenience Store

Distance: 3 miles

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Local Bus Service

Distance: 1 mile

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Carlisle Railway Station

Distance: 10 miles

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Taxi Services from Longtown

Distance: 3 miles

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Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith's Shop

Distance: 6 miles

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Carlisle Castle

Distance: 10 miles

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Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Distance: 10 miles

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Hadrian's Wall Path

Distance: 15 miles

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River Esk Walking Trail

Distance: 5 miles

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Kershope Forest Trails

Distance: 8 miles

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The Lanes Shopping Centre

Distance: 10 miles

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Gretna Gateway Outlet Village

Distance: 7 miles

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Longtown Convenience Store

Distance: 3 miles

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Local Bus Service

Distance: 1 mile

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Carlisle Railway Station

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Taxi Services from Longtown

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Is The Snug Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Snug is not particularly suitable for children. This shepherd's hut is designed as a romantic retreat for couples with a single room layout and double bed only. The compact space, adult-focused amenities like the hot tub and lack of specific children's facilities make this accommodation best suited for adults seeking a peaceful getaway.

For Couples

The Snug is built for romance. Your private hot tub sits in a screened area beside Carwinley Beck. Toast marshmallows at your fire pit under starry skies. The compact space creates natural intimacy while the location offers total privacy. Just 6 miles from Gretna Green if you're feeling inspired! Perfect for anniversaries or just escaping together.

Pet Friendly

The Snug does not allow pets. The shepherd's hut is a compact space that's maintained to extremely high cleanliness standards between guests. The private hot tub, screened outdoor area and proximity to the beck make it unsuitable for pets. Couples looking for a romantic break should look elsewhere if they wish to bring their dog.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Snug

The Sycamore Tree

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The Graham Arms

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Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Snug

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Snug features a private hot tub in your own screened area. It's emptied, cleaned and completely refilled between each booking for maximum hygiene.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Snug does not allow pets. The compact nature of the shepherd's hut and the pristine condition of the facilities make it unsuitable for four-legged visitors.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen area includes a portable induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and a Belfast sink. All basic cooking equipment is provided, though space is limited due to the compact nature of the hut.

Is there WiFi available?

WiFi is technically available but several reviews mention that the signal doesn't reach The Snug itself. You may need to move closer to the parking area to get connection and mobile signal is limited.

What's included in the welcome pack?

The welcome pack includes logs for the fire pit, toasting forks and marshmallows. All electricity, bed linen and towels are also included in your stay.

How private is The Snug?

Very private - The Snug has its own screened area beside Carwinley Beck with a seating area, fire pit and outdoor cold shower. Multiple reviews specifically mention the excellent privacy.

What's the bathroom like?

The Snug has a wet room with shower, basin and WC. Some reviews mention minor leaks from the shower and sink, but overall guests rate the facilities highly.

How far is it to the nearest pub or shop?

The nearest pub and shop are less than a mile away from The Snug. You can easily walk there in about 15-20 minutes, making it convenient for meals out or picking up supplies.

The Snug Reviews

Isabelle

Such a nice property, ashame the WiFi doesn't reach the snug, only up to where the car is parked and theres no signal

Blossom

Shower and sink were a bit leaky but other than that it was fantastic and I would definitely come back!

A really lovely and comfortable lodge with great facilities the hot tub and bbq was put to good use and made the stay extra special. Would definitely recommend this to others and we appreciated the owners being so friendly and welcoming upon arrival. Shame about the lack of signal and connection, however this is understandable in the environment and didn't affect our stay too much at all thanks for having us!

Absolutely loved it. Great place and surroundings lovely people recommend 110

Lizzie

It was a joy to have the birds visiting the snug and we were made to feel so welcome. Everything was spotlessly clean including the hot tub. Lovely cabin, some sharper knives in the kitchen area would have been great, but can't fault anything else.

Cristina

Loved our stay, a perfect retreat. The little river at the bottom of the garden was beautiful and I enjoyed my morning cuppa sat beside it. All small details were included, there was nothing missing in the snug. Perfect. Would definitely return.

The holiday was absolutely superb. The Snug was warm and cosy. Everything was impeccably clean. And our host could not have done more to make us feel welcome. I could not recommend this venue more. First Class!

Kathryn

Had a fantastic 3 night break with my partner. Very comfortable and clean, very quiet and relaxing. Hot tub ready on arrival what more could you want.

Angela

Lovely place but the WIFI was rubbish and to have it listed as an amenity is inaccurate.

Lovely host, nice setting. Very private.

Carolynne

We had a fantastic few days staying at The Snug, such a peaceful and relaxing place. The Snug was small and simple but perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. Relaxing in the hot tub with just the sound of the birds, the stream and eventually the bats flying overhead together with star gazing was just perfect. Our only real criticism was the lack of anywhere to dry towels etc. as the weather was very changeable on our visit. We'd read this on another review so took a bungie line with pegs which we hung behind the chiminea. But it certainly didn't spoil our stay.

Eleanor

We absolutely loved this holiday! The location is lovely, being able to relax in the hot tub and listen to the river below was just amazing. We will definitely return

Steven

Lovely place, so relaxing a great place to chill out away from the hectic world. We both loved the Snug with wildlife around you, an ideal setting, not to far away for exploring either. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Hope to return soon,

We had a lovely weekend staying at The Snug. The owner was very welcoming and explained all we needed to know for our stay. The shepherds hut was perfect and we had such a relaxing time. If I was to be over critical, the outdoor space could do to be a little tidier, grass cut, fencing painted etc. However this did not spoil our stay at all and we would definitely recommend The Snug to our friends. Good luck with your wedding venue venture

Corinne

Beautiful and very warm little bit of paradise! Would definitely recommend. Spotless and theyd left a bottle of Prosecco for us. Very friendly owners and we were left to come and go as we pleased. Very peaceful location but within a few miles of pub and shops. Hot tub was lovely and the fire pit. Theyd thought of everything picnic kit to take outside and a mirror under the bathroom sink.

Lovely stay for the weekend, very private and well equipped for a shepherds hut. Hot tub great Im the cold weather but perhaps in winter a canopy over it to keep out the falling leaves

Jeanette

Loved our stay in the Snug! true to its name, if you love camping you will love this I think we did miss a little oven and stove in it though, the hot tub was the luxury to it but not our thing really but loved the fire pit and was lucky to have a couple of nights sat out with lovely blankets provided, loved the sound of the stream and birds first thing In a morning, so private and quite, visited Carlise, Gretna Green and Hadrians Wall on our stay I would recommend the snug for a break anytime

Fatima

The snug is a very cosy little place! Loved coming back to it after a long day at the Lake District. The host was very welcoming and at hand, always there to answer questions. Everything was straight forward, a few insects and flies around which is understandable as it is the outdoors, but nothing anyone can't handle. The bed was very comfortable to sleep in, everything was clean. The jacuzzi was always hot and ready to use! Wifi could have been better and also more recommendations of places to visit nearby hence the one star less, but other than that is was an amazing stay. Thank you!

Stephen

What a beautiful stay we had in The Snug. Its was so cosy and relaxing and more than we expected. It has everything you need to have a relaxing break and we didn't want to come home. I would highly recommend to any couples wanting a break to recharge and get away from it all. The owners Daneille and Trevor, and all the team were so accommodating and even left us a bottle of bubbly on arrival. We will certainly be coming back next year for a weekend recharge. Thank you all so much.

Steven

This little snug is heaven on wheels. Situated in an idillic secluded area, this snug was beautiful. Along with the snug was your very own veranda overlooking a stunning beck. There was also an endless supply of logs and we enjoyed the chiminea every night. The hot tub was amazing and fully set up for our arrival. The snug was comfortable and we slept well every night. There was literally everything we needed. We fully intend coming back and cant thank the owner enough.

Very private property, perfect for a couple weekend away. Owners were lovely and on hand for anything. The shepherd hut was well equipped, comfy and homely

Courtney

Perfect stay, throughly enjoyed every moment.

I couldnt recommend a better stay! ! I had the most incredible weekend for my birthday with my partner. This was 10x more incredible than I expected, the garden was huge and the surrounding was amazing. The shepherds hut was so cosy, comfortable and the interior was beautiful. There was so many little added details which thought was put into making me feel even more welcome. I will 1000 be returning to the Snug. The only small thing it is missing is somewhere to dry your clothes and towels after the hot tub. Like a washing line or even a little drying rack as I was finding it difficult to dry the clothes. I think in summer it would be fine because I could hang these over the fence but I didnt want to risk it blowing away as the weather isnt incredible at the moment. Thank you so much for the best stay!!

Andrei

We have enjoyed the stay, was peaceful and relaxing. Hot tub was best thing with stunning view!! Easy to get to other places so we found location perfect. Very lovely people

It is lovely you should be proud of it Thank you

Rebecca

What a beautiful little shepherds hut! So private and inviting. It was clean, warm and cosy. It far exceeded our expectations and was perfect for our little weekend away. Will definitely book here again.

Phyllicia

A beautiful place to stay.

Shelley

Loved the fact we was left alone to enjoy our holiday and our area was very secluded. Little bit of heaven! Had a really relaxing stay, will definitely return!

Overall we are both very pleased with our stay! And would recommend to others, however the cooking situation could be a little better or even having a bigger fridge. The information about the snug when you book needs to be more specific FOR EXAMPLE Sachets of milk not a pint of milk The description says you provide bread and there wasnt any. I just think small improvements to the description or definitely make sure you have in there exactly what it states. Also, if you are wanting to book the snug you need to take everything from food to washing up liquid. Apart from the fooddissipation malarkey we absolutely loved it & the hot tub was lush!! Thank you X

Michelle

We had a wonderful time. Very secluded, cosy and private. Danielle was friendly and explained everything. Fizz and marshmallows upon arrival. We loved it and will almost definitely return. A real little gem.

We loved it

Lovely little holiday home. Perfect for a romantic break. Owner was really friendly and helpful. Had a really nice few days.

If I was to nit pick then the towels could have been bigger and softer but honestly it was such a wonderful little break in the most wonderful setting and stunning shepherd's hut. Thankyou

Jacqueline

We loved the hot tub especially the lights in the dark. Such a beautiful place to relax.

We had an amazing time at the snug, the hot tub is lovely and secluded and was lovely throughout our duration even in the rain. Fully recommended and were looking forward to booking again soon

Deborah

The owners Trevor and Danielle have created an absolute gem of a place to get away from it all! ! Would highly recommend to anyone. The surroundings are stunning, the snug is perfect for a romantic getaway. Peace and quiet guaranteed.

My partner and I have just recently stayed at the snug in Longtown. The owners were very welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. It was a lovely short break. The area was beautiful. The outside space with the hot tub was just perfect, and the bonus was the beautiful view of the stream. We would definitely recommend and we would love to come again

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The Snug, Longtown

About The Snug

Need To Know

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What Guests Love

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Cosy Comfort

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Friendly Welcome

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Is The Snug Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The Snug Reviews