Dog-friendly Cumbria

Set within a small hamlet of similar converted properties, this charming, detached barn conversion sits in a large enclosed garden with open views over the surrounding countryside. Once inside, you will find the spacious living/dining room is furnished with comfortable seating centred around the inviting wood burner, whilst the adjoining sun room is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee and watch the local wildlife go by. Nature lovers will see everything from a blue tit to a pheasant and even the odd deer. The large kitchen is ideal for those home cooked meals, and there is plenty of space so more hands make light work as they say. As you head upstairs, don’t forget to take in the views as you look through the arched window running the full height of the staircase. Outside, the gardens have been carefully landscaped to blend with the rural surroundings, and the stone-flagged patio area is ideal for a little al fresco dining.
The local village pub is a nice way to sample some of Lakelands infamous ales, or try locally sourced ingredients in the adjoining restaurant. The southern Lake District is easily accessible for those wanting to explore the area. The pretty village of Cartmel is just a short drive away, or why not catch a lake cruise from Newby Bridge Pier, it really is the best way to see Windermere. There are a plethora of activities nearby including walking, cycling, fishing and outdoor pursuits for everyone right on your doorstep. Beach 4¼ miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub ¼ mile, restaurant 3½ miles.

This recently renovated family home has been refurbished in 2020 to a very good standard while keeping some of the existing features such as original wooden flooring. There is an open fire in the cosy dining room, where you get the feel of being in a traditional Cumbrian cottage, or you can relax in the sitting room in front of the wood burner. The three double bedrooms have fantastic views, and the beds are of a good standard to ensure you get a great nights’ sleep. Unlimited Wi-Fi and a selection of maps, books and games are provided for guests to enjoy. Sit back and relax in the beautiful tiered garden whilst watching the sunset with a glass of your favourite tipple. Make use of the landscaped patio for outdoor dining or retreat to the pub, literally across the road, where a warm welcome and good food will await you.
The property is set in the sleepy village of Allithwaite, just under 2 miles from Grange-over-Sands. The neighbouring village of Cartmel, with its 12th-century priory and racecourse, is also just under 2 miles away.
Dunmail House is the ideal holiday home for visiting the Lake District National Park, as you are not far from any of the main routes to take you around the Lakes, and Lake Windermere is only 9 miles away. Other nearby places include Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle, Grizedale Forest and the Lakeland Motor Museum. Kendal, Bowness and Windermere are 30 minutes away.
The limestone outcrop of Humphrey Head and its nature reserve, where the last wolf in England was allegedly seen in 1390, is just under 2 miles away. It offers a tranquil circular walk taking in the stunning views and returning through a picturesque wood where wildlife is abundant. Skydiving Northwest is in Flookburgh, 2½ miles away, and Grange-over-Sands offers golfing. Cycle trails such as the Cartmel Cycle Loop are popular. Train links provide services to Kents Bank, Grange-over-Sands, Arnside, Silverdale (for RSPB Leighton Moss), Ulverston, for its market town with cobbled streets and appealing shops, and Lancaster, for its busy, student vibe. There is a village shop ¼ mile away and Grange-over-Sands has a wide range of amenities, along with the promenade and ornamental gardens. Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, water sports or shopping, or simply taking in the magnificent scenery of mountains and lakes, Dunmail House is an ideal location to achieve all of this. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

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