Dog-friendly Cumbria

Charming semi-detached cottage nestled in Satterthwaite, close to Grizedale Forest. Relaxing rooms. Wood burning stove. WiFi. Spacious gardens. Off road parking. Hawkshead 4 miles.

Featuring beams taken from shipwrecks on the Cumbrian Coast, this small group of holiday cottages at Birkerthwaite, a former 17th century Lakeland farmstead, lie at the end of an unmade track and are surrounded by tranquil moorland scenery and farmland. This is fantastic walking countryside and the elevated position gives views of Scafell and the Eskdale Valley, creating a unique atmosphere of tranquillity. Birkerthwaite Cottage (W41479) has an upstairs open plan living area with wooden floors which opens onto a balcony overlooking gardens.
Nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle and Hardknott Roman Fort, whilst the Langdale Pikes and Ambleside on the northern shores of Lake Windermere can be reached via a stunning drive over the Hard Knott and Wrynose Passes. A short drive away is Wast Water; to the west are sandy beaches. Alternatively take the steam train from Ravenglass. Shop 3 miles, pub 2½ miles.

A delightful, semi-detached cottage tucked away in the Lyth Valley, Barrow Tenement offers guests a well presented, spacious house, next to the owner’s home, in a charming hamlet between Kendal and Windermere. The setting for the cluster of rural properties couldn’t be prettier, amid picturesque countryside with walks for all abilities from the doorstep. Barrow Tenement has been a much loved family home for many years and now offers guests a particularly comfortable base from which to make the most of all that the area has to offer.
Full of charm, the cottage is well-equipped and beautifully presented, with a modern kitchen open to a living/dining area with the wood burner creating a cosy place to spend time with friends and family. A sitting room on the first floor helps make the cottage ideal for family groups of different generations or friends who will appreciate a room to chat away from the television. To the first floor the character of the cottage is fully evident with beamed ceilings and cottage windows offering views of the countryside. Externally, a good sized front terrace opens on to the lawn, where neighbouring chickens might pop over the wall to say hello!
Membership for the local hotel leisure facilities is also included for all guests where there is a swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. The Lyth Valley is a glorious area for walkers and cyclists to enjoy. Just a short drive away from the peace and quiet guests can pop in to the historic market town of Kendal or much loved Windermere and Bowness nearby. Kendal, sitting on the River Kent offers something for everyone, including culture, history, an eclectic mix of retailers and a wealth of cafés and international restaurants. A few miles away, Lake Windermere offers steamer rides across the lake and the traditional Lakeland villages that dot its shores. Both Bowness and Windermere are able to offer a good selection of independent retailers, pavement cafés and traditional inns. Likewise, the many hamlets and villages in the area offer visitors a glimpse into Lakeland life and a choice of walks – glorious fell routes or picturesque riverside rambles, the choice is yours. Beach 10½ miles. Shop 4½ miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Luxury traditional cottage, located just below Blencathra in Threlkeld Village. Light and bright with French windows to the garden. Fully equipped kitchen and private patio and garden. Close to Keswick and the golf course, Derwentwater, and Castlerigg.

A wonderful three-bedroom, detached cottage resting in Witherslack, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. In a National Park. Grange Over Sands 5.2 miles; Cartmel 6.4 miles;Windermere 14 miles.

Superb stone-built semi-detached on the edge of Far Sawrey village near Hawkshead. Three bedrooms, WiFi, lawned garden. Wonderful country views. Walks from the door. Hawkshead 3.5 miles.

A charming farmhouse cottage lies in the sleepy hamlet of Mosedale near Mungrisdale & Hesket Newmarket in Cumbria. Peaceful location. Remote. Smart TV. Keswick 10.8 miles; Carlisle 18.9 miles; Cockermouth 21.3 miles.

A thoughtfully presented, semi-detached cottage resting in the village of Porthinscale near Keswick. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Keswick 1.8 miles; Bassenthwaite 7.6 miles.