Dog-friendly Cumbria

Greenrigg Cottage is a peaceful retreat for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. This former farmhouse enjoys an isolated location next to the owner’s house, high up on the Caldbeck Fells, with panoramic views in all directions. There are walks from the door immediately onto the open fells and quiet roads for cycling. The picturesque village of Caldbeck is three miles and has a pub, café and shop, or more amenities can be found in the bustling town of Keswick, 15 miles away. The cottage is both comfortably furnished in a traditional style and economically priced.

Woodside Cottage has a fabulous open plan living/dining area with a magnificent wood burner taking centre stage of the room. The outdoor terrace enjoys the sun for most of the day and the side door opens straight into the well-equipped spacious kitchen. Upstairs, offers three wonderfully decorated bedrooms and two family bathrooms over two floors. Backbarrow is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and is a perfect gateway to explore many popular attractions, the closest being the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Take a leisurely train ride into Bowness-on-Windermere and witness the stunning landscape as you go. Guests at Woodside Cottage can also enjoy free membership to the health spa and fitness club in the village during their stay, a 2 minute walk away.
Just a 5-minute drive down the road and you are in Newby Bridge, popular for its fantastic riverside pubs and home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake Cruises. Take a wonderful cruse across the largest lake in the UK over to the popular town of Ambleside. If walking is more of what you are looking for then you are spoilt for choice, with 214 Wainwright fells within easy reach you have plenty of options to choose from. There are also an abundance of cycling routes close by or if you want to go further afield, there are many other popular Lake District towns to explore such as Grasmere and Ulverston. Why not head over to Grange-over-Sands or Cartmel, famous for its sticky toffee pudding, Michelin star restaurant and horse racing. This really is the perfect holiday home to enjoy an active and fun family holiday. Beach 8 miles.

This beautifully presented, semi-detached bungalow right next to the beach has all the ingredients for a memorable stay. With a thriving herring fishing industry, Allonby is full of interesting architecture offering a glimpse into its maritime past. Captains Cottage has its own place in history, a former stables once used to house the village donkeys and commanding a prominent position right on the beachside. Now converted, this stunning holiday home offers all the features you would expect from a modern holiday home.

Great for those wanting easy access all on one level, Captains Cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests in two spacious double bedrooms and one twin bedded room, making it ideal for couples and families. The tasteful décor will appeal to those who prefer a more modern feel to their holiday home, whilst remaining in keeping with its coastal beginnings. The sea can be viewed from the window in the living room and on sunny days guests can enjoy sitting out in the courtyard garden complete with table and chairs, or continue through the gate and within 50 yards you arrive at the famous Allonby Beach. After a long walk along the shore, you can throw a couple of logs on the wood burner and put your feet up in front of the TV. The property also has a bathroom where you will find a shower and a full size bath, perfect for a relaxing soak after a day of exploring. A modern and well-equipped kitchen finishes off this stunning property.

This stretch of coastline has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the growing popularity of this seaside village is evident. With its long stretch of sandy beach it’s the perfect place to bring your pets along for exercise and it’s also great for the kids. You can enjoy views across the Solway Estuary over to mountains in southern Scotland. For those seeking more rugged outdoor adventure you’re only a 10-mile drive to the Lake District National Park, home to the famous Lakes Distillery offering guided tours and tastings, and 16 miles to your nearest lake, Bassenthwaite. Visit the Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of exotic animals, sure to be a fun-filled day out for all ages. The village shop, tea rooms and fish and chip shop are also within easy reach on foot, as are two village pubs, the first of which is just 350 yards away, across the road. Beach 50 yards. Shop 520 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yards.

Nurses Cottage is situated in the pretty village of Askham, with two pubs, a Michelin starred restaurant at Askham Hall, with an outdoor swimming pool and local shop. Also, home to Lowther Castle with spectacular gardens, an adventure playground and cycle hire. If you are looking to visit the Northern Lakes and Fells then this detached cottage is ideally positioned. Picturesque Ullswater and Pooley Bridge are just 10 minutes away in a car. The owners have lovingly and tastefully restored this detached cottage retaining the character of the original features but bringing a contemporary feel throughout, which will be comfortable for families and groups of friends to relax and enjoy, with a cosy wood burner in the living room.
From the front door there are numerous walks to enjoy including the River Eamont where the historical sites of King Arthur’s round table and Mayburgh Henge can be viewed. The nearby fells include the High Street range, 5 miles away, and Helvellyn only 10 miles away. The cottage is ideally placed for enjoying the activities around Ullswater, 4 miles, where excellent walking and cycling amidst splendid scenery can be enjoyed. If you enjoy a picnic, why not pack a rug and goodies and explore the numerous beaches around Ullswater, perfect to relax on and rejuvenate from busy lives. A 15-minute drive from the cottage is Haweswater, where you can walk up to the tranquil Small Water for a picnic and paddle.
To make the most of the spectacular scenery take a cruise on the Ullswater steamers, which sail throughout the year. Watersports are also close by with rowing boats and kayaks. If you’re looking to explore Penrith which is known as the ’gateway of the Northern Lakes’ and the doorstep to the Eden Valley, this local market town certainly won’t disappoint. It hosts not only history galore but a good variety of independent and high street shops and restaurants, and also includes a small cinema.
Keswick is just 20 miles away where walkers are offered an abundance of walking and climbing, or perhaps a leisurely cruise on Derwentwater is on your to do list. A stroll in the market town offers further shops, pubs and restaurants to savour and delight.

Fell Mount is just minutes’ walk away from the popular historic town of Grange-over-sands. With partial sea views and easy access to many popular Cumbrian attractions this is a great base for your holiday. This wonderful property has four bedrooms on the first floor, two doubles & two singles with two family bathrooms. Downstairs boasts a large living room, separate dining room & a newly renovated kitchen. The back garden is perfect for enjoying a family afternoon with a BBQ & perfectly situated bench for those sea views! This traditional Victorian seaside town offers plenty for you to see and do. There is an abundance of restaurants, cafés and boutique shops to explore. Take a walk down the promenade and relish in the views looking right over to Morecambe Bay. The charming village of Cartmel is only 2 miles away, famed for its horse racing weekends and its sticky toffee pudding. This stunning village is well worth a visit and offers two Michelin star restaurants and a 12th-century priory. Newby Bridge, home to the Lakes Aquarium, Windermere Lake Cruises and the Haverthwaite steam train, is just 7 miles away. Known as the gateway to the lakes, you can easily access many popular towns around Cumbria including Ulverston, Ambleside, Coniston, Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere.

The Bothy is a four bedroomed, semi-detached cottage, with a beautiful garden to the front and a patio area to the rear; both where you can relax on summer evenings with a glass of something cold. Only a 15-minute drive from both Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lake District National Park, Old Hutton is a pretty, rural village well placed for touring two of England’s most beautiful counties. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hikers and bikers and with excellent shopping and restaurants in both Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale, there really is something to please every member of your party. This Lakeland stone holiday cottage is set at the top of its beautiful and well-established garden. An excellent home from which to explore the surrounding countryside with great walks direct from the door. Beach 14½ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub, and restaurant 1½ miles.

This delightful cottage situated in a spectacular location with open views in every direction. Wallthwaite Cottage is full of character with a cosy wood burner and beams The property has just been through a full property renovation in 2022 taking it into the 20th century. There are breath-taking views of Blencathra from the cottage and a variety of footpaths from the doorstep enabling you to enjoy the stunning scenery and peace that surrounds the property. Cyclists will enjoy the quiet country lanes and golfers will find Keswick Golf Course 1½ miles away.
The popular bustling market town of Keswick with an abundance of interesting shops, eateries and a good leisure centre is 4½ miles. Stretch your legs along the edge of Derwentwater or through Borrowdale Valley and pick up the Keswick launch to cruise back again.
Towards the south, Ullswater and Thirlmere are a short drive away and both connect via passes and spectacular scenery to the South Lakes.

Town Foot Farm is a beautiful detached former Farmhouse located in the heart of the delightful small village of Hayton with Brampton and Carlisle close by.
Town Foot farm has been completely renovated in 2022 and provides a welcoming and comfortable holiday property perfect for family or friends to enjoy. The hub of the house is most definitely the elegant and stylish large sitting/dining room with comfortable sofas and ornate furnishings including the large dining table. It is the perfect room for either sitting and relaxing or enjoying a meal around the table. The kitchen with all mod cons has a breakfast table where you can sit in the morning or indeed fling open the patio doors and enjoy your morning coffee in the enclosed and private courtyard. South facing the courtyard catches the sun all day long so just perfect to start your day. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one en-suite and one is the perfect little room for the kids. With its enclosed rear courtyard Town Foot Farmhouse welcomes dogs, the more the merrier so please just ask!
Hayton is a quiet little village with a popular village Pub which serves food at the weekends and the village is surrounded by the rolling Cumbrian countryside. Three miles away is the market town of Brampton where you will find a variety of quaint little shops and some excellent pubs and restaurants. Hayton is ideally placed to enjoy the many attractions close by, none more so than the iconic Hadrian’s Wall where you can walk stretches of this World Heritage Site.
A visit to Talkin Tarn Country Park is a great day out for all the family with its 65-acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland, the ideal place to enjoy a walk or even try your hand at some boating on the lake. A mere half hour drive you can explore the delights of the Lake District National Park or cross the border for a scenic drive into Scotland.

The Old Vicarage is situated in the quaint village of Westward, with easy access to Carlisle, Caldbeck, Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite, Keswick and the Northern Lake District Fells. Featuring a brand-new kitchen and lawned garden with patio and seating for al fresco dining, The Old Vicarage is the perfect family holiday hot spot to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday and acts as an excellent base to explore Northern Cumbria. On the first floor you’ll find three well-presented bedrooms with comfortable beds and views to the surrounding fields and farmland. The family bathroom features a good-sized shower and heated towel rail. On the ground floor there’s a cosy living room with wood burner, beautiful bay window and pleasant views. The open plan kitchen/diner is a great space and provides the perfect social hub. Outside you’ll find a lovely garden with open views, patio with outdoor seating and table along with a lawned garden.
The Old Vicarage is in the hamlet of Westward, set-in stunning countryside on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park. The property is well placed to walk the tranquil northern fells or to visit the unspoilt Cumbrian coast, Carlisle, and Hadrian’s Wall. The town of Wigton is 3 miles away with pubs, restaurants, shops and cafés. The beautiful Cumbrian village of Caldbeck, with a pub, tea rooms and shop, is a short drive away (5 miles). Beach 17 miles.

Drovers Barn is an upside-down barn conversion with the spacious, open plan living space on the first floor being a real social hub. Here you can enjoy playing board games, having a few drinks, an evening meal or a Saturday night in front of the Smart TV. A lot of thought and care has gone into the interior design; it has been furnished with guests’ comfort high on the list of priorities.
Penrith has an abundance of pubs serving great food and local cask ales, alongside all manner of eateries from bistros and fine dining to sandwich bars and fast food. The high street has a good range of shops including the usual brands but also many independent shops for a great shopping experience. If you need to stock up on supplies, a major supermarket is just over a mile away, and you can reach the train station in just 20 minutes on foot, offering easy rail links from the north or south.
Penrith is located on the eastern border of the Lake District National Park. If you like outdoor adventure you’ll love the scenery, walking and cycling routes, lakes and mountains nearby. Ullswater, with its famous steams offers a great day out. If you have younger children, be sure to visit the Rheged Discovery Centre with children’s activities, outdoor play area and cinema, just over 4 miles away. If you like a bit of heritage and culture, then a visit to Lowther Castle and gardens is a must. The Eden Valley is one of the best kept secrets of Cumbria, with stone circles hidden, village pubs and a host of walks along the Pennines.