Dog-friendly Cumbria
Home to one of the most beautiful areas in Britain, The Lake District, there's no better place for a dog-friendly adventure in the great outdoors! Whether you are looking for a short-break or a week away with the family, friends or as a couple Cumbria is a wonderful place to visit, and your dog will love you for it!
Kirkby Stephen, EnglandA traditional, stone-built terraced cottage located at the end of the high street in the ever-popular town of Kirkby Stephen. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Private patio. Sedbergh 13 miles.£39From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Kirkby Stephen, EnglandLocated in the small hamlet of Hartley, approximately 1 mile from the popular Cumbrian town of Kirkby Stephen, this charming cottage, originally a brewery and inn, offers welcoming, comfortable accommodation ideal for couples or a small family who enjoy exploring, walking or cycling in stunning countryside. The Yorkshire Dales National Park, Upper Eden Valley and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all right on the doorstep, and it is also within easy reach of the Lake District National Park. Dating back to the 1700s, the cottage, which is attached to the main house, has retained lots of lovely character features, which include exposed stone work on the stairs and a fantastic spacious bedroom with beams and galleried area. These traditional features are combined with all the contemporary comforts one expects from a holiday home, such as Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen and contemporary bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. There is also a useful vestibule area where you can store outdoor clothing and boots.
Once a traditional farming and quarrying village, Hartley is a quiet place to stay, and the main sound you will hear is the babbling beck which runs through the village to the front of the cottage. The remains of the 12th-century castle can be seen on the hill which overlooks the village and on the summit of Hartley Fell are the mysterious ’Nine Standards’, a line of nine standing stones. Situated on the Coast to Coast footpath, the cottage is perfect for walkers. There is a variety of walks on offer to suit all abilities from a quiet riverside walk or a stroll along the railway lines to more challenging fell walks. The Eden Viaducts footpath starts in Hartley and the Howgill Fells are within easy reach, as are the North Pennines. The area is also great for cycling, with Kirkby Stephen on the C2C (Sea to Sea) Cycle Route. Other routes nearby include the W2W (Walney to Wear) coast to coast route and the Lakes and Dales Loop. There is an electric bike hire shop in the village and normal bike hire in Kirkby Stephen, or should you wish to bring your own bikes, storage is available on-site. Other popular activities available locally include golf and fishing. The popular ’Walkers are Welcome’ town of Kirkby Stephen is just 1 mile away and there is a footpath which will take just over 5 minutes to walk into town. Here you will find a good selection of shops, pubs, cafés and eateries as well as a couple of supermarkets, and there is a weekly market held on Mondays. The town also has a heritage centre and train station which is on the famous Settle-Carlisle line. In addition to its stunning scenery the area is also rich in culture and heritage and there are castles at Brough and Pendragon, both of which are free to visit. Shops and restaurants 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.£53From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kendal, England
4.67Cosy cottage in pretty village known for its arts, crafts, choice of cafes and restaurants, and award winning brewery. Sleeps 3 and one pet welcome.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grange-Over-Sands, England 5.00A delightful former mill worker's cottage in Cark in Cartmel. Riverside setting, two bedrooms, woodburning stove. Within walking distance to shops and pubs. Cartmel 2 miles. Bowness on Windermere 12 miles.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, England17th century Lakeland property sitting on a sleepy row in Troutbeck Bridge, set between Windermere and Ambleside. Cosy and comfortable, sleeps 3. Working fireplace. 1 pet welcome£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandA delightful, mid-terrace cottage nestled in Keswick, Cumbria. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Near a lake. Bassenthwaite 6.8 miles, Ullswater 16.3 miles; Cockermouth 12 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penrith, EnglandThis charming terraced cottage rests in King's Meaburn near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Rural location. Near to National Parks. Penrith 11.4 miles; Pooley Bridge 12.6 miles; Kirkby Stephen 14.8 miles.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ulverston, EnglandThis traditional, end-terrace cottage is nestled in the hamlet of Finsthwaite near Newby Bridge, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed patio garden. Open-plan. Grizedale 7.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.7 miles; Kendal 13.9 miles.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThis lovely Cottage is packed with original features and just oozes charm. As you first enter, you will find yourself in a handy lobby for storing shoe and coats, then through the traditional oak-braced latched door, you will enter the cosy living room with stunning beams, dining area with log burning stove. The kitchen is off the living room and is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and a wine cooler. On the first floor, you find two bedrooms, a single bedroom with views over the garden plus a spacious kingsize bedroom with beautiful feature beams. This floor also has its bathroom that Jack and Jill’s between the master bedroom and second bedroom. Outside, to the rear is a real suntrap of a garden where you can sit out whatever the weather making use of the lovely summer house which has views over the fells.
Visit the pretty town of Appleby, enjoy a tour of the castle or take a trip along the Carlisle to Settle Railway line which stops off in the town. The market town of Penrith is also just a short drive away for a great day out with lots of shops and restaurants. The Lake District is just a short drive away where you could enjoy a trip on one of the Ullswater Steamers or take a tour of a local distillery.£44From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cartmel, EnglandUpon entering this charming traditional lakeland cottage from the rear, you will find a welcoming farmhouse-style kitchen/dining area with a wonderful stone fire surround, Belfast sink and all the modern conveniences required to ensure a comfortable stay. There is a further feature fireplace in the cosy living room with plenty of seating as well as a Smart TV. The first floor is home to a large master bedroom with uninterrupted views over Morecambe Bay. A spacious single bedroom is across the landing. A traditional bathroom with bath, overhead rainfall shower, sink inset into a vanity unit, and toilet can also be found on this floor. The property features a south-facing patio area, ideal for enjoying a morning coffee or your favourite drink on a warm sunny day.
The cottage is situated in the small village of Allithwaite and is just a stone’s throw from the local pub serving delicious food and drink, and the local corner shop. The Edwardian seaside town of Grange-over-Sands is walkable if you’re inclined to explore on foot, or a mere 10-minute drive. The neighbouring village of Cartmel, with its 12th-century priory and racecourse, is also just under 2 miles away. Almond Cottage is the ideal holiday home for visiting the Lake District National Park. You are not far from any of the main routes 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. Skydiving Northwest is in Flookburgh, 2½ miles away, and Grange-over-Sands offers golf. Cycle trails such as the Cartmel Cycle Loop are popular. Train links serve 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 the mountains and lakes, Almond Cottage is an ideal location to achieve all of this. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free