Dog-friendly Cumbria

One of the first gentlemen’s residences to be built in Windermere, Oakland Hall is now a stunning and unique home offering an eclectic fusion of traditional Lakeland and boutique cottage, topped off by panoramic views over Windermere to the Langdale Pikes beyond. The house revolves around two large rooms: The Grand Hall, now an elegant dining room, two storeys high, lit by huge stone mullioned stained glass windows and dominated by an ‘arts and crafts’ fireplace with a large wood burner at its heart. And the living room, with window seats to gaze through majestic stone-mullioned windows across the garden to Stickle and Harrison Pike beyond. The kitchen is a gastronome’s delight, flint grey, glossy units wrapped in cool, matt granite, the central island the ideal spot to ’chillax’ and all take part in some culinary magic.
Four beautiful bedrooms, all en-suite and individually themed, have been furnished with solid ash, quality fabrics and luxurious beds to ensure a good night’s rest. The garden and patio areas have also been thoughtfully restored with plenty of outdoor furniture, barbecue and steamer chairs for stretching out and taking in more of that stunning view. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Greenbank is the perfect accommodation for large family and walking groups, with the benefit of ample parking, outside seating area which is ideal for dining al fresco, 2 bathrooms and ground floor cloakroom. It is situated 15 minutes walk from Keswick town centre, where you will find an extensive choice of Restaurants, pubs, shops and visitor attraction, great for lazy days. With amazing  walks surrounding  Keswick Greenbank is somewhere guests can park their car and never use it for the week.

A delightful Lakeland cottage, just a short walk from the town of Windermere. Woodburning stove, dog-friendly, enclosed patio. Plenty of activities and attractions within each reach. Ambleside 5 miles.

A charming detached farmhouse in countryside location in hamlet of Kirksanton. Character features, open fire, pet-friendly. Walks from doorstep. Millom 2 miles.

Impressive cottage near hamlet of Troutbeck and Ullswater, a superb pet-friendly farmhouse with en-suites, woodburners and plenty of character. Ideal for northern Lakes. Penrith 6 miles.

Situated in a peaceful, rural location on the fringe of the Lake District National Park, these delightful holiday properties (refs 27273, UKC64 and UKC2221) have lots of character, comfort, charm and original features. The Coach House (ref UKC64) has been carefully renovated into a lovely cottage with an open plan living space on the first floor, to take advantage of the views across the Solway Firth, famous for its fantastic sunsets. Semi-detached with Grooms Cottage (ref UKC2221), this property has been restored in to a wonderful cottage, adjacent to Holly Lodge (ref 27273), off the large shared parking area.

Holly Lodge (27273) is a detached, spacious, 18th-century country house, and has been thoughtfully furnished to a good standard with a profusion of original features, which have been retained and restored. Whilst all three properties are set in substantial wooded gardens, with formal lawns, an orchard and patio areas, each property has their own private sitting-out area. The whole garden is surrounded by countryside and is very private and secure.
Cockermouth, 8 miles, has coffee shops, restaurants, gastro pubs, shops, cycle hire and art galleries. There are theatres in Keswick, Cockermouth and Whitehaven, all within easy reach and hosting musical and theatrical events all year. The small rural village of Aspatria, 2 miles, also has a small selection of shops. There is a public swimming pool in Cockermouth or you can have your own personal indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room (rented by the hour locally, it is recommended to book early), just 500 yards away from the properties. Fly fishing is available with a trout pond in Gilcrux, 2 miles, and the rivers Ellen in Aspatria, and Derwent in Cockermouth. The beach, lakes and fells are just a 15-minute drive away. Horse riding is also available locally. Shops, pubs and restaurants within 2 miles.